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Coras welcomes AML as latest sponsor

By Coras on 25/04/2013 in Coras with Comments Off

AML now joins Hilton Hotel as major sponsors for Coras2013.

This ultimate business event will be held at Hilton Newbury Centre Hotel on 2nd of May 2013 where a winning local business will be awarded cash and business advice.

Sam Harper of Coras commented, “We are excited about this initiative which is gathering momentum. Coras being approached on a daily basis both by companies who want to take part and individuals applying for the £10,000 cash injection and mentoring provided by Shawn Khorassani.” She continued, “We welcome AML as a key sponsor and thank them for supporting this event. “

Lorraine Davis, Sales Director of AML, commented, “We are proud to be a partner of Coras2013 and be involved with this unique initiative that nurtures startup enterprises into successful businesses of the future.” AML offers a comprehensive tax advice to individuals and business owners.

So far, over twenty local companies have partnered with Coras. They all will be present at the red-carpet event on 2nd May where a winning local entrepreneur is to be awarded the winning price. More information at www.coras.me.

Who will get £10K cash?

By Coras on 25/04/2013 in Coras with Comments Off

A great number of local businesses have applied to Coras2013 for 10,000 cash and mentoring for a year.

Shawn Khorassani, local businessman, began Coras as an initiative to help start-up businesses with both investment and business advice. He said: ‘We are very pleased with the response from the local entrepreneurs. It is encouraging to see not only the great number of applicants but also the variety of industries starting up in the Newbury area.’Debi Richens who founded Fitelle explained how she first learned about Coras: ‘It was a newspaper headline that instantly grabbed our attention. On reading further, Shawn’s genuine passion for business came across so enthusiastically that such a fantastic opportunity just couldn’t be missed. Offering start-ups such as ours the chance to gain invaluable advice, as we begin to carve out our niche in the business world, from a man so confident that he’s prepared to put his money where his mouth is, has to be for most, a once in a life time opportunity.’ Fitelle provides bespoke bra tailoring service from measuring and pattern drafting to design and bra creation. £10,000 cash and business mentoring would help Fitelle make their mark in the world.Sharon Moore of Baby Ballerinas applied to Coras2013 to further develop her business of informal fun filled dance classes for 2-6 year olds where children learn basic ballet posture through familiar songs and actions.

Another application was received from Natalie Ash who started her company Fields of Fun in August 2012. She is hoping to secure the financial support and expertise of Shawn Khorassani to expand her business providing bespoke countryside breaks.

A local couple, Gary and Julia Brown of Track Your Ltd, are competing for the Coras 2013 award with their range of tracking devices. The goal of Track Your Ltd is to provide monitoring solutions which give parents and carers the confidence to give their loved ones the independence they deserve.

Coras has received an overwhelming number of applications. The winner will be announced at the red-carpet award ceremony on 2nd May 2013 at the Hilton Newbury Centre Hotel. Applicants can still apply via www.coras.me.

Partners day

By Coras on 21/03/2013 in Uncategorized with Comments Off

Limited Tickets are now available for professionals. Cost £65

By Coras on 21/03/2013 in Coras with Comments Off

Coras2013 is now closed for Partners and Applicants.

Coras radio bulletin

By Coras on 10/02/2013 in Coras with Comments Off

Coras 2013 Billboard

Support flooding in for exciting business event

By Coras on 30/01/2013 in Coras with Comments Off

Coras 2013 is continuing to attract a great deal of interest since its launch in November 2012.

Coras was conceived by local millionaire and businessman Shawn Khorassani as a competition to identify a budding and vibrant start-up business to support through prizes of a 10k cash injection and one year’s free mentoring.

Mr Khorassani has neither been short of applicants nor local sponsors keen to be involved in this unique initiative. “I am overwhelmed by the support I have received from local companies who are working with me to ensure the event’s success. In return they are raising their own profiles in the local community” commented Mr Khorassani.

The winner will be announced at a red carpet business event on the 2^nd May at the Hilton Centre in Newbury.

Mr Khorassani believes that the event will be the perfect opportunity to showcase the winning entrant and bring together local businesses for an evening of networking. Coras are pleased to announce some of their partners so far:

Rouge Media, Hotel Chocolat, MWS Media, Education Partnership West Berkshire, Arsenal Football Club, Keeps Printing, Thames Valley Chamber of Commerce.

“We take great pleasure in supporting Shawn Khorassani and Coras – a unique networking opportunity.” Keeps Printing

“Hotel Chocolat is looking forward to taking part in this inspirational event in Newbury. Being a business whose co-founders are British entrepreneurs, we happily support a project which encourages the support and start up of emerging businesses.” Hotel Chocolat

The local MP Richard Benyon is also supporting Coras2013: “West Berkshire is one of the best places in Britain to set up and run a business. Coras is a superb initiative which will encourage local entrepreneurs to develop their dreams.”

To become part of the event or to apply with your business proposal, please visit www.coras.me

About Coras…

Coras is a platform for Shawn Khorassani to help nurture business talent and bring his years of experience to companies and individuals who have the vision to leave a lasting legacy through the creation of well-run and successful enterprises. The background to Shawn’s business achievements can be followed at www.coras.me.

Media Contact: Samantha Harper sam@coras.me 01635 292785 07535 608245

Reserve your place at this exclusive red carpet event!

By Coras on 23/01/2013 in Coras with Comments Off

Coras Launch – Press Release

By Coras on 01/11/2012 in Coras with Comments Off

Berkshire ‘Dragon’ to invest £10,000 in winning Start-up

Coras, a new investment initiative by a local entrepreneur Shawn Khorassani, officially launches today.

Coras is inviting proposals from emerging businesses to take advantage of Shawn’s expertise for a 12-month period, together with an initial cash injection of up to £10,000. The aim is to help a new company develop and fulfil the dreams of its entrepreneur, with the help of a dynamic and self-made millionaire.

Applicants can fill in a simple form online at www.coras.me and will subsequently be invited to an initial meeting between December this year and March 2013. Following these meetings, companies making the shortlist will be informed and invited to a Gala Evening at the Hilton Newbury Centre Hotel on 2 May 2013, with one company winning the ultimate prize.

The Hilton Centre in Newbury will be the venue sponsor for Coras 2013. Sam Farmer, Hotel Manager, commented, “We are very excited to be involved with this project and showcase our hotel to the local business community”.

Speaking on the opportunity, Shawn remarked, “This is truly a unique event, the like of which has not been held in this area before”. He described the three main purposes:

to encourage and support a start-up providing mentoring as well as cash;
to create an environment for dynamic businesses to interact with like-minded companies and individuals in order to generate a stronger local economy;
to be inspired by the success stories of those who have built successful enterprises from scratch and added “This is even more poignant during the current climate of recession and the doom and gloom that is painted by observers”.

Coras 2013 is a red carpet event: it is not aimed at your average business. The initiative has been specifically designed for those companies who have the vision and aspiration to grow and truly set standards in their field.

Companies embracing that vision with an interest in getting involved are encouraged to contact Sam Harper on the details below or apply via the website.

About Coras…

Coras is a platform for Shawn Khorassani to help nurture business talent and bring his years of expertise to companies and individuals who have the vision to leave a lasting legacy through the creation of well run and successful enterprises. The background to Shawn’s business achievements can be followed at www.coras.me

Media Contact: Samantha Harper sam@coras.me 01635 292785 07535 608245