CLLR Bob Mainstone met the seven teams young business people who took part in the finals of the countys Young Enterprise scheme.

Students taking part in the event, which is supported by the Sussex branch of the Institute of Directors, had to set up and run their own company over the course of one academic year.

They had to design and market goods or services and then trade under an elected Board of Directors, raising share capital to finance their company.

At the end of the project the youngsters, who were given the advice of business people throughout the year, had to present a full company report, set up a trade stand and give a five minute presentation to judges from Business Links South East, the Sussex branch of the Institute of Directors, Armida Chartered Accountants, Prism Group Ltd and Cornhill group.

Deputy Mayor Cllr Bob Mainstone, who presented all the finalists with certificates before the winning teams were announced, said he had been delighted to see the finals of such a prestigious event held at Chequer Mead again this year.

The winners were:

• Best Website: Eureka from Roedean School
• The Armida Corporate Governance Award: Fuse from Bishop Luffa School, Chichester
• The Best presentation: Zest from Hurstpierpoint College
• The Best Trade Stand: Poker Face from Brighton and Hove High School for Girls
• Runner-up Best Company: Fuse from Bishop Luffa School, Chichester
• The winning company: Quote Tote from Millais School, Horsham

Quote Tote now go forward to represent Sussex at the Regional final in Maidstone on 16 June, where they will compete with the winners from six other counties for a place in the July national final at the Savoy Hotel, London, against other regions from all over the UK.

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