News
In talks with the Prime Minister…
(28. jan. 2008)
Colorblind MD Jessica Huie was honoured with a personal invitation to No. 10 Dowing Street recently, for a round-table seminar to discuss creating and building an enterprising culture in Britain. Seated opposite the Prime Minister, Jessica used her Entrepreneurial experience to express her ideas for increasing the number of business start-ups in Britain.
“ I was delighted to receive an invitation to No.10, and sit amongst some of the country’s most successful business people. I am passionate about inspiring school aged children to think of going into business as a career option, and was keen to share my ideas on how to incorporate this into the curriculum, with the Prime Minister.”
Prime Minister Gordon Brown first met Jessica in November at the Daily Mail‘s ‘Enterprising Young Brits Awards’ where he presented her with the ‘Creative Award.’
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And the Award for 'ENTERPRISING YOUNG BRIT' goes to......
(13. nov. 2007)
The 'Enterprising young Brit' Awards sponsored by the Daily Mail and Vodaphone, took place in London's Hyatt Hotel and Colorblind's Jessica Huie was again one of five finalists, this time in the 'Creative' category.
The stress levels were high as the five finalists within the category were requested to pitch to five judges for five minutes, relaying the merits of their individual business enterprises. The announcements were finally made at 2pm and Jessica was astounded yet delighted to hear that her double win the previous evening at the Precious Awards, had been followed up with an incredible third award in 24 hours! The honour of winning 'Best Creative Business' in such a prestigious ceremony was compounded when the Prime Minister Gordon Brown made a surprise appearance as Jessica took to the stage to collect her award. The Prime Minister congratulated Jessica and her determination to make Colorblind Cards available in the high-street, and posed for photographs with her before leaving to launch Global Enterprise Week.
Jessica said " It was an honour to have the Prime Minister, Gordon Brown take a personal interest in Colorblind Cards. Staring a business is not for the faint hearted but recognition of this level gives me the impetus to keep striving onwards and help Colorblind Cards realise it's potential as a global brand. I am totally delighted and overwhelmed."
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Colorblind triumphs at Precious Awards
(12. nov. 2007)
The annual Precious Awards are dedicated to celebrating and highlighting the acheivements of women of colour. Sponsored by the global brand that is Pearson PLC, Precious Online Magazine and network are a huge support tool for thousands of business women and aspiring entrepreneurs around the UK. MD Jessica Huie succesfully fought off stiff competition to take home both the 'Best Business' Award, and the acclaimed title of 'Entrepreneur of the year.'
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Managing Director Jessica Huie made Ambassador for government's 'Make Your Mark' campaign
(7. nov. 2007)
Colorblind MD was delighted to be invited by 'Make your mark' to act as an ambassador for the organisation, commiting to spending time coaching and mentoring young people, many from disadvantaged backgrounds, and encouraging them to pursue their academic and business dreams.
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Christmas Cards coming soon!
(05 nov. 2007)
Colorblind christmas cards will be available soon on-line and in Clinton stores featuring a very special 'celebrity guest'.
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We've arrived in Clinton Stores
(5. nov. 2007)
Following a succesful three month trial in ten Clinton card stores, the UK's leading greeting card chain is to roll out the Colorblind range to an added 100 stores across the UK. As the only multicultural photographic card range to be stocked in a high-street chain, it's a historic acheivement for Colorblind who have been in business for just eighteen months having realised their vision of putting 'black faces on high-street shelves.'
Purchasing Director of Clinton Cards Brett Smith said " We have increased the number of designs stocked to 44 to cater customer demands. Colorblind is a groundbreaking ethnic card publisher, so it's a perfect collaboration and we are proud that Colorblind Cards are now avaliable at a large number of our stores."
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PFA greeting cards in Clinton Stores
(5. nov. 2007)
'Kick Racism out of football' Special Edition greeting cards are now available in clinton stores.
A donation from the sale of these cards will be made to the Lets Kick Racism out of football campaign and the University Children's Hospital Fund.
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