Business-minded students from the University of West London have been pitching their ideas to a panel of local industry leaders at ‘Dragons’ Den’ style events over the last year. The competition, which was run in conjunction with Brentford Chamber of Commerce, saw students presenting a variety of original business ideas to the ‘Brentford Dragons’. With…
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The fire breathing Dragons in the chairs this week were:- Jacqui McMillan – General Manager, Novotel Brentford Brian Burgess – Director, Lionel Road Developments Ltd Richard Fuller – Managing Director Fuller Smith & Turner Nick Green – Director, Property Services Group, Sky. Hosted at Brentford School for Girls, guests and contestants were welcomed with delicious…
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Audience and guests were welcomed to our semi-finals with a delicious buffet and good opportunity to meet other members of our Chamber. The students pitching their ideas did an excellent job of enthusiastically explaining and selling their genius to an audience and the Dragons in the theatre at Brentford School for Girls. Our fearsome Dragons…
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The Brentford Chamber of Commerce Dragons Den initiative strongly demonstrates the commitment of the Brentford Chamber to encourage and support new businesses and entrepreneurs in our local community. Now running for the second year in partnership with the University of West London the Dragons had the privilege recently of hearing 19 inspiring ideas from…
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The Brentford Dragons contest this year has already produced some fantastic submissions. Well done and thank you to those who have already put their new business ideas forward. Due to the requirements of the academic timetable, we have agreed to extend the deadline to the 1st December. So if you’re from University of West London,…
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…and we challenge YOU to face them Have you ever had a bright idea that you considered worthwhile pursuing? Have you ever invented a gadget in your head that would change lives? Have you ever thought of a business idea but not been able to put it to practice? Are you an inventor?…
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The Grand Finale of “Brentford Dragons” took place at Brentford School for Girls on 3rd July in the presence of The Worshipful The Mayor of the London Borough of Hounslow, Councillor Corinna Smart. The winning finalists from the heats were “Handy Bra”, “Aviation Shake” (right), “Student Loop” (below) and “Shake-n-Pop” (above with Deborah Hall). Chamber…
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On Tuesday 15th July Chamber Council Members (Garth Buckle, Brian Johnson & Tim Luckett) represented the Chamber at the Partner and Agency Marketplace Event in Hounslow Civic Centre. This was an opportunity for the newly elected Councillors to meet and find out about the services provided by organisations throughout the Borough. Many of the organisations…
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Our Spring Brentford Dragons at the Holiday Inn was a glorious success, building on previous events and increased awareness and excitement by local businesses. The Holiday Inn at Brentford Lock generously sponsored the evening’s three course dinner which was enjoyed by 70 guests. The Dragons were, as ever, an interesting and varied group. Penny Jenkins…
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