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New Mills Business Network: Next meeting on Tuesday 16 March, starting at 07:30 in the Library at New Mills Business and Enterprise School, SK22 4NR. The speaker will be Steve Charles from Derbyshire and Notts Chamber of Commerce, speaking about the benefits of affiliate membership. There is no charge, but if you would like to attend please Email Carol Sumner or phone on 01663 743284. |
| New Mills Business 'Dragons' - Update |
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| Written by Carol Sumner |
| Monday, 09 March 2009 13:29 |
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The Make Your Mark with a tenner activity proved to be a huge success producing an inspirational number of budding entrepeneurs!
A total of 7 judges including 2 New Mills Business Network members, David Hudsmith and Chris Parrack, were involved in the final judging of the best three teams from each school.
After much deliberation 3 teams came out on top although all who took part were winners.
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| Last Updated on Tuesday, 10 March 2009 14:58 |
Ideas to raise money and have an impact on social enterprise ranged from raffles to producing personalised mugs, keyrings, greetings cards, pets made from rocks and organising Body Shop parties and band concerts. At the last count profits in excess of £1,500 had been made which will go to benefit various charities.
All judges agreed that the standard was extermely high and very impressive. The students not only gained an immense amount of enjoyment from the initiative but learned much about the world of business and social enterprise - watch out for the businessmen and women of the future!