More than 20 young Cumbrian entrepreneurs will be setting out their stall in a bid to boost their fledgling businesses this weekend.
They are taking part in the monthly Young Entrepreneurs Market, to be held in Whitehaven on Saturday.
Organised by Copeland council and launched in June, the market gives an opportunity for budding businesspeople aged under 25 to promote and sell their products, which includes everything from homemade candles and artisan bread to clothing, gifts and jewellery.
Alongside the market, the young entrepreneurs will also get the chance to join the council’s mentorship programme, entitling them to one-to-one mentorship from experienced professionals and a bespoke one-day course covering business viability, networking, management skills and more.
They will also receive a £300 grant to support their business idea.
Jenny Brumby, Copeland Council’s business liaison officer, said: “There’s never been a better time to visit our Young Entrepreneurs Market.
“The event is growing each month and we’ll soon be purchasing even more new stalls to house all the young people that want to be part of the events.
“The produce is outstanding and the young people will now also get the chance to be part of our mentorship programme to push their business to the next level.”
Copeland Council carried out a public survey into its future market offering last year and attracted over 600 responses.
The Young Entrepreneurs Market is first of many new concepts to emerge from the public consultation.
The event opens on King Street between 10am and 3pm.
For more information and to register an interest in future markets, email [email protected]
