A WEEKEND of events that will showcase Harlow’s businesses and community groups was unveiled at the Harlow Enterprise Hub on Thursday morning. The Harlow Showcase is set to promote an event in Harlow Town Centre on Thursday June 27th followed by the Harlow Carnival on…

THE ESSEX Chamber of Commerce has closed its office in Harlow. The office was opened to great fanfare by Harlow MP Robert Halfon in the University College Harlow part of Harlow College. It was expected that the chamber would then play a large role in…

SPANISH-owned bank Santander is slashing its branch network by almost a fifth, putting 1,270 jobs at risk. However, Harlow customers will be pleased to know that the branch in the Water Gardens remains open. The bank blamed the closures on “changes in how customers are…

A BUSINESS owner who created her first fitness class in Harlow in 2014 now has over 30,000 people nationally attending her classes monthly and has been announced a finalist for the NatWest Everywoman awards. Kimberlee Perry, originally from Sydney Australia is the founder of ((BOUNCE)),…

Gratnells Engineering inspires school students to consider careers in STEM THE Harlow-based manufacturer is committed to promoting Science, Technology, Engineering and Manufacturing subjects to young people and recently welcomed local school students on-site for a day of activities. Historically known as the leading name in…

DECEMBER’S Office for National Statistics (ONS) retail sales estimates, released today, reveal online sales boomed by 13.9% YOY; and 2.9% over November’s sales figures, which include Black Friday. By contrast total retail sales sales slumped -0.9% against November’s; though they did show an unexpected 3.7%…

MOST of HMRC’s customers complete their tax returns honestly and on time but every year HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) receives some outlandish excuses and expense claims. Some of the most bizarre excuses HMRC received from customers who missed the Self Assessment deadline include being…

SINCE work began there in October 2018, construction of the first buildings at the 27-acre site is now well under way; once complete the park will comprise 25 buildings housing businesses in the high-tech, life science, information and communication technology and advanced engineering industries. This…

A PLANNING bid for over 350 homes on the site of a car park near to Harlow Town railway stations approved by Harlow Council’s planning committee on Wednesday night. The application read as follows: Redevelopment of existing car park associated with former Pearson House. Erection…

THIS week, distinguished winners of the ARON Awards 2019 were celebrated at Bristol Harbour Hotel & Spa. Hosted by the industry’s “game-changing” Asian Restaurant Owners Network (ARON), the night was a renowned success as #GenuineMerit took centre stage. Winners were assessed through a stringent, objective…

HOUSEBUILDER, Persimmon, has announced that during 2018 the firm achieved another “strong trading performance” reports Property Reporter. The volume housebuilder said it expected its pre-tax profits for the year ending December 31 2018 to be “modestly ahead” of current market consensus, with the company benefitting…

COME along and talk to our business support partners at the BEST Growth Hub. From non-payable grant funding, skills and apprenticeship advice, growing and up-scaling your business, there is something for everyone. Over 50 exhibitors will be present on the day to share expertise and…

NOW is time for exporters to explore new markets and with our support, the courage to explore them. So why consider Africa? It is the world’s second largest continent, so why not! Our face-to-face bespoke business clinic sessions are tailored to prepare and equip you…

THE leading manufacturer and distributor of gold-standard ophthalmic micro-surgical instruments and procedures, is pleased to announce its relocation to Harlow. John Weiss & Son’s new address is Unit A, Edinburgh Way, Harlow, Essex, CM20 2TT. The move, which officially took place on 2nd January 2019,…