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The subject of the article is confidence as part of relationship between entrepreneurs and officials representing the units of local government. Apart from epistemological part the article includes empirical monograph: the author’s focus findings conducted among entrepreneurs acting in Białystok area. The following items were analyzed: enterpreneurs’ opinion on the character and specificity of their relationship with officials, importance of this relationship and expectations towards local authorities concerning operations which support development of local and regional enterprise. The issues were interpreted considering the concept of confidence as the basis for proper relationship.