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Invest in Harborough District – A Thriving Hub for Businesses
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Looking for the perfect location to base your business? Look no further than Harborough district! Located in rural south Leicestershire, Harborough district is a go-to destination for businesses looking to relocate and set-up. With over 5,000 businesses, ranging from SMEs to large industrial enterprises and nationally recognized brands, the district is a bustling hub of commerce in the heart of England. With fantastic transport links via road and rail, you can easily reach London in just 90 minutes by car or an hour by train.
It’s not only the place to do business, Harborough is regularly mentioned as a top place to live in regional and national surveys.
Harborough District Council has a strong vision to continue this success.
‘Working with our communities, we will build a future for the people of Harborough district that gives them the best life chances and opportunities through: • Community leadership to create a sense of pride in our place. • Promoting health and wellbeing and encouraging healthy life choices • Creating a sustainable environment to protect future generations. • Supporting businesses and residents to deliver a prosperous local economy.
This prosperous location offers affordable property solutions for investment and development and access to a flexible local labor pool. The supportive environment for growth includes free support from Harborough District Council’s Economic Development team, such as business workshops, networking events, and recruitment initiatives, including Job Fairs to connect job seekers with employers. They also provide 1-2-1 support to help with bespoke needs. Get in touch today to discuss your move to the Harborough district.
In partnership with the other district councils in Leicestershire, Harborough District Council has recently launched the Leicestershire Business Advice Service which has been funded through the UK Government’s UK Shared Prosperity
Fund. The service
is a fully funded programme available to entrepreneurs and business owners in Leicestershire. It provides those running or looking to start a business with expert advice and workshops, tailored to your current business stage.
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Lbas.online A range of key employment sites invite you into set-up and grow your organisation.
Harborough Innovation Centre, owned and managed by Harborough District Council, is a highly successful office space located to the north of Market Harborough. Supporting start-ups and growing businesses, the centre offers a range of workspaces with competitive tenancy agreements, including meeting and conference facilities with video conferencing, and drop-in workspaces for ad-hoc or short-term rentals, all with super-fast Wi- Fi/internet.
https://www.harborough-ic.co.uk/
Harborough Enterprise Centre is an energy efficient, high specification office building designed for dynamic & growing small & medium-sized businesses. Boasting 17 high-specification office suites, ranging in size from 500 to 2,100 sq. ft, the centre is situated in an expanding commercial area on the south side of Market Harborough town. It works in partnership with the Harborough Innovation Centre to provide a range of business spaces and support for companies to grow and flourish.
https://harborough-ec.co.uk/
Magna Park, Europe’s largest dedicated distribution and logistics park, is also situated in the district, recognized within the industry for its design, environmental management, sustainability, and local job creation.
The district’s town centers are brimming with life, with low vacancy rates bucking national trends. Market Harborough and Lutterworth have an enterprising mix of independent shops and national brands, alongside great places to eat, drink and stay.
The tourism sector is also strong, boasting a range of activities, from adventure and outdoor attractions to heritage and cultural sites, making it a highly sought-after destination. With a busy and diverse calendar of local events and attractions, footfall numbers are set to increase, attracting new visitors and shoppers to market towns and beyond.
www.visitharborough.com
Get in touch with the Economic Development team to Invest in the Harborough district.
Website:
www.investinharborough.com Email:
business@harborough.gov.uk
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