Atlantis Arena

The Atlantis Complex in Great Yarmouth is now one of East Anglia's biggest entertainment complexes and a key player on the local tourism map. The complex comprises: Bar Chic; Caesar’s Bar; the Arena nightclub; amusement arcades; takeaway concessions; ten-pin bowling alleys; a bookmakers and a viewing platform with stunning views. Atlantis also has the largest casino (for over-18s) and the largest conference centre in the region.

The Young Entrepreneurs’ Club first teamed up with the Atlantis Complex when the managers of the entertainment venue offered pupils from Oriel, Caister High School and Lynn Grove High School the opportunity to pitch a business idea for some start-up cash to start selling merchandise at their popular teenage disco nights. In July, the pupils had an excellent experience selling glow-sticks and photographic mementos to young clubbers on a Friday night.

Over the summer, members of the Club went back to the nightclub to work with Daryn Ferguson, the operations manager, on a brief for some market research.  Our young entrepreneurs carried out research amongst local young teens, finding out valuable information about this target market and their attitudes towards leisure activities and going out, which they presented back to the Arena management team at the Alchemy Centre in September.

The presentation that they delivered was commended for its professionalism, and the usefulness of the information that was gathered. Those who participated in gathering and presenting the market research earned themselves a year’s free pass and queue-jump for the Yarbiza teen nights.

The Atlantis Complex has been incredibly supportive and forward-thinking in extending us the opportunity to work with them on mutually beneficial projects.  We are on the lookout for more opportunities to work with local businesses in a similar way, gaining useful experience and business insight for our members.  Do get in touch if you think we could work with us – we are open to all ideas, and can’t wait to hear from you!

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