Clair Templeton, owner of Clair T Designs, showcases her products.
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Clair has been making arts and crafts for many years and decided to turn it into a business, knitting gifts and homewares in styles that people would not expect. She makes items including wedding favours, knitted covers for furniture and a range of Christmas-themed items. |
Kelly Devine, president, UK&I at Mastercard and Mary Portas, businesswoman, activist and Strive UK ambassador officially open Thrive Street.
Strive UK ambassador Mary Portas with cakes from Loaf MCR, an independent bakery.
Strive UK ambassador Mary Portas gives entrepreneurs valuable advice on growing their business.
Kelly Devine and Mary Portas meet Deanne Blake, founder of Root2Ginger.
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Deanne's family originates from the Caribbean and she has carried on her family tradition of making ginger drinks in Manchester. Deanne began making ginger cordials as presents for friends and family at special occasions. Earlier this year she entered her drinks into the Great Taste Awards 2022 where one of her drinks won the coveted Great Taste three-star award. |
Holly Moore, founder of Anything is Possible and Atinuke Awe, an experienced social entrepreneur and founder of Learning with Ez, give businesses valuable advice at Thrive Street masterclasses.
Holly Moore hosts a day of Thrive Street masterclasses.
Holly is founder and managing director of Make Events, a corporate events agency. She is also the CEO of Anything is Possible, a business and personal development event and podcast focused on inspiring women into launching their own business and progressing their career.
Mastercard powers economies and empowers people in 200+ countries and territories worldwide. Together with our customers, we’re building a sustainable economy where everyone can prosper. We support a wide range of digital payments choices, making transactions secure, simple, smart and accessible. Our technology and innovation, partnerships and networks combine to deliver a unique set of products and services that help people, businesses and governments realize their greatest potential.
