Midsummer Place announces shortlist for Hatch initiative

After dozens of entries to the small business competition called Hatch, Midsummer Place has created a shortlist of seven finalists.

Launched in January this year, Hatch invited small local and regional businesses to pitch for free premium retail space in the region’s premier shopping destination, with access to marketing, PR, and social support. Over 20 entries were received which included local candle makers to swimwear.

Now, the shortlist will present their company to a panel of two judges, including Marketing Manager, Kirsty McGiff, and Asset Manager from Ellandi, Tom Ellams, on 27 March.

The finalists are:

• Stems & Gems
• Emporium MK
• Budgy Smuggler
• Fully Charged Silverstone
• Fire Nest Candles Ltd
• Northampton Cheese & Charcuterie
• Christianah Hodding

Kirsty McGiff, Marketing Manager at Midsummer Place, has said “We are blown away with the number of entries again this year, and with such fantastic business ideas, we are looking forward to meeting with the finalists and getting to know their businesses more”.

Following the presentations on 27 March, the judges will hope to announce the winner in early April.