23 Schools in Business Magnates Competition
The future looked bright for business in County Durham on June 28 as the awards for the 2013 Future Business Magnates competition were announced.
With this year’s theme of Made in Durham – Sold to the World, the 23 schools taking part excelled at creating local products with a global market, coming up with everything from hats knitted from the wool of local rare-breed sheep to clothes featuring wearable printable electronic screens.
The competition, now in its eighth year, aims to introduce schools around the county to the world of business with each competing team paired up with local companies who generously give up their time to support and mentor the pupils and their projects. The school teams also complete six business related challenges throughout the eight month scheme. Organised by Business Durham, Durham County Council’s business gateway, the competition is supported by the County Durham Economic Partnership and Europe Direct and sponsored by local business.
Cheered on by their business partner, Temp Team, Greenfield Community School were crowned overall winners for their Paper Shaper business idea to make cardboard furniture for children. As well as the all-important Future Business Magnates trophy, presented to the school by Vice Chairman of the council, Cllr. John Robinson, the team earned a £2000 prize for their school and each team member also took home a £50 voucher.
Greenfield was commended by the judges for “an excellent all round performance” which featured high quality work throughout the competition as well as a great product idea with huge potential.
