Harlow Business Forum
Free event hosted by HDCC & Harlow Council for local businesses to network, discuss key topics, and hear from guest speakers.
Next Meeting:
📅 Wednesday 11th March 2026 ⏰ 10:00 – 11:45am
📍 Location: The Social Club, Harlow Innovation Park, Maypole Blvd, CM17 9TX
Agenda:
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1. Building Harlow’s Future 🏗️
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We will be joined by the Leader of Harlow Council, Dan Swords, outlining the town’s ongoing development and the steps the Council is taking to build Harlow’s future.
2. Essex Working Well 🩺
An overview of the services provided by the Essex Working Well team, including their new self-serve digital health check stations available in routine and manual workplaces.
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3. ARU Arise 🎓
A talk on the knowledge exchange programme offered by Anglia Ruskin University, and how a student placement could benefit your business.
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Light refreshment and pastries will be provided with plenty of opportunity for networking with likeminded local businesses.
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11th March 2026 – 10am – The Social Club, Harlow Innovation Park
“The format is great and timing is well chosen. The events includes a good range of relevant topics, well planned pre-event communications, great networking and food as well. This is a great local supportive community that is growing.”
- David Whale, Thinking Binaries
“Thank you for arranging the meetings, I found several of the presenters very interesting and learned of new opportunities. I also met some useful contacts which I wouldn’t have done if it wasn’t for this event.”
- Chris, cbsvl Event Production
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