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Harlow Business Forum
Event details
Free event
Harlow Council, Civic Centre, THE WATER GARDENS, College Square, Harlow CM20 1WG, UK
Past dates
- Wed Nov 30th 2022 | 8:00 am till 10:00 am
Harlow Council, Civic Centre, THE WATER GARDENS, College Square, Harlow CM20 1WG, UK
8:00 – 8:20 Breakfast & Networking
8:20 Welcome – Harlow Council & Harlow District Chamber of Commerce
8:25 Harlow’s business outlook
Learn how local businesses can get involved and shape the town’s future business landscape, including Harlow Council’s upcoming Economic Development Strategy
Speaker: Cllr Joel Charles, Portfolio Holder for Business and Community Resilience
8:40 Economic Development Strategy Q&A
8:50 What’s happening in Harlow?
Details of the latest town updates and opportunities for local businesses. Including:
• Towns Fund proposals and timelines
• Town Centre regeneration
• Harlow Innovation Park
Speakers: Cllr Dan Sword, Deputy Leader and Portfolio Holder for Regeneration
9:10 HGGT Updates
Find out about the latest Harlow & Gilston Garden Town updates and potential procurement / supply chain opportunities
Speaker: Naisha Polaine, Director, Harlow & Gilston Garden Town
9:25 Arise Innovation Hub
Background on the Arise Hub and how local businesses could get involved
Speaker: Rebecca Stark, Arise Innovation Hubs Stakeholder and Operations Coordinator
9:35 Getting involved in the Harlow Chamber
Learn about the Harlow & District Chamber of Commerce, the benefits of membership and how local business can join
Speaker: Chris Chapman, Chair of Harlow & District Chamber of Commerce
*9:40 Q&A – Get your questions answered by our presenters
9:50 Breakout Discussions
• What are the main business challenges you are currently facing?
• What does your business future look like?
• How can Harlow Council help local businesses?
• What topics would you like to hear about at the next Harlow Business Forum?
10:00 End