Wrexham University celebrates entrepreneurial success
The special event at Wrexham University showcased student start-ups, businesses, entrepreneurs, and supporters of entrepreneurship.
The occasion brought together the university's community of business-minded individuals and celebrated their drive and achievements.
Start-ups at the event shared their success stories and discussed the support they receive from Wrexham University's Enhancing Entrepreneurship team.
Translate-A-Bill, a unique start-up that translates bills for Brits abroad and others in need, was just one among the student start-ups appealing to the crowd.
Chris Rowlatt-Wildgust, the founder and a current University MBA student, stated that the Enhancing Entrepreneurship team provided "second-to-none" support to his venture.
His vision for Translate-A-Bill includes efficient and accurate translations to enhance accessibility for businesses and individuals.
From left, Chris Rowlatt-Wildgust, founder and CEO of Translate-A-Bill, and Anthony Ray-Smith, Chief Sales Officer at Translate-A-Bill (Image: Supplied) Chris Rowlatt-Wildgust said: "I'm now excited for our next steps as a business – and the support we've received from the University has been incredible."
The event also saw participation from Lisa Scully, the co-founder of Menopause Connect & Thrive CIC.
She highlighted the role of the university's Entrepreneurship team in aiding their set-up process and local networking.
Liane Gregory-Roberts of Little Jewellery School, an Arts graduate from the University, praised the support she received while setting up her venture.
The celebration was graced by the Mayor of Wrexham, Beryl Blackmore, and the University's Vice-Chancellor, Professor Joe Yates.
As an integral part of the event, awards were presented to top-performing entrepreneurs and those who inspire entrepreneurship.
Sasha Kenney, entrepreneurship co-ordinator at Wrexham University, said: "We were delighted to host another Celebration of Entrepreneurship event.
"It was wonderful to be in a room filled with so many dedicated and driven entrepreneurs – individuals who work tirelessly to achieve their dreams and contribute to our vibrant entrepreneurial ecosystem, here in North Wales.
"It was also a real pleasure to present awards to some of these brilliantly innovative start-ups, as well as those who inspire, encourage and provide opportunities to our entrepreneurial community, here at the University.
"A huge thank you to everyone involved in making this celebration so special."
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