Wigan Youth Zone Dragon’s Den challenge launches
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The competition is open to members of Wigan Youth Zone aged eight to 17 who have been challenged to find the most successful idea for a market stall.
Each entrant has been given £50 by the organisers Cityheart, BCEGI, Wigan Youth Zone and PlaceCo to develop and create their own unique business idea.
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Hide AdThe teams will come together at an exclusive Christmas Fair at Wigan Market on Saturday December 9 where their products will be available for the public to buy.
The teams will be judged on a variety of areas including; most innovative idea, best displayed stall, customer service and also sales on the day.
The highest scoring team will win a £150 Amazon voucher with everyone able to keep the money they make from their sales. In preparation for the event, the youngsters will also attend a workshop from market expert PlaceCo advising them how to create, develop and promote a successful market idea.
The initiative has been created by Wigan Youth Zone, Cityheart, the developer for the £135m Wigan Galleries redevelopment, alongside demolition contractor BCEGI with support from Wigan Council and PlaceCo, which is supporting the market traders during the demolition phase of the works.
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Hide AdCJanette Heaton, Enterprise and Employability Co-ordinator for Wigan Youth Zone said: “This is a great opportunity for our young members to learn all about creating a business and to have fun making and selling their products to friends, family and the general public.“