ENTREPENEURS have a week left for the chance to win a shop for a year in Droitwich Spa town centre.
The shop, on St Andrew’s Street, which will have the rent and rates all taken care of, is up for grabs as part of a competition by shopping centre owner, Salmon Harvester, and Wychavon District Council.
Entrants have until next Friday, September 29, to fill out a form outlining the idea for their shop, why they should win, as well as a business plan.
Nick Webb, asset manager at Salmon Harvester, owners of St Andrew’s Square in Droitwich, said: “This package is worth over £25,000 and offers an entrepreneur their first foot on the retail ladder.
“We know that similar schemes elsewhere have been incredibly successful and are delighted to be working with Wychavon District Council to provide the winner with the full wraparound support they may need.
“We felt it was time to encourage new talent and hopefully bring something new to the town centre.”
Shortlisted applicants will be invited to make their pitch for a unit to a panel comprising a representative from Salmon Harvester, from the Prince’s Trust, Councillor Richard Morris, Worcestershire Business Central and Jane Dobson, Economic Development Officer at Wychavon.
Coun Morris, board member for Economy and Housing at Wychavon, said: “This is such a fantastic opportunity for someone to make a real go of a retail business idea right in the heart of Droitwich Spa.
“Supporting entrepreneurs and those wishing to make new investments in our district is so important and could be such a great break for one lucky person.
“Our sincere thanks go to Salmon Harvester for working with us on this innovative opportunity and for making this possible.
“I think it would be great to see many different ideas on how retail can engage consumers in this day and age.”
Visit www.wychavon.gov.uk/business for more information and to fill out an application form.
