Buckinghamshire shopping centre offers start-ups free retail space in competition
A shopping centre in High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire is offering start-up retailers the chance to win six months of rent-free space.
Local businesses that have been established for at least 12 months have been invited to enter Eden Shopping Centre’s ‘Start up to Store’ competition.
Business owners who believe a physical space within the centre, sitting alongside national and independent brands, will make a real difference to their businesses are being invited to apply online.
The Eden Shopping Centre team, which includes centre director Andrew Norton alongside judges including Regina Smith and Fiona Brownfoot, will review entrants and invite shortlisted candidates to a second-round event towards the end of next month.
Rebecca Gomme, Eden Shopping Centre’s marketing manager, said: “Here at Eden we are a big supporter of the local community. We are excited to give an ambitious local business from within our community the opportunity to benefit from the thriving retail environment we have created at Eden.
“Eden Shopping Centre is committed to creating memorable experiences for the community, with a diverse range of retailers and activities available to all.
“I, for one, am excited to see the creativity, ideas and ambitions of businesses in the community and believe that Start up to Store is going to see some really interesting entrants.”