James is a real Livewire (From This Is Cheshire)

James is a real Livewire

10:29am Friday 18th May 2007

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A CREWE businessman has been named Young Entrepreneur of the Year by the North West regions Shell Livewire awards.

James Halliburton, aged 26, will now compete in the national final in London against the country's top businessmen for a top prize of £10,000.

His business Seatreiver International Ltd won him the £3,000 first prize at the North of England gala final held in Manchester.

The competition is designed to recognise and celebrate the achievements of the UK's finest young entrepreneurs.

James outshone other young entrepreneurs from the North West region with his company, which manufacturers and distributes the unique Water-Buoy - the world's first and only flotation device that is visible at night.

The device will inflate and lift any item weighing up to 1kg back to the water surface saving such items as keys, GPS units and fishing tackle.

James said: "Winning this award is a great boost for my business and will hopefully help it to grow even further.

"The prize money will be invested directly into the business to support the important efforts to raise the business' profile internationally."

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