Business news
TV celebrity visits district
Published on Tuesday 22nd May 2012
Former winner of popular BBC show The Apprentice, Tom Pellereau, paid a visit to the district this week, joining a host of TV celebrities who have visited in recent weeks.
Council to unveil new town centre design proposals
Published on Thursday 15th March 2012
Options include indoor market trading and more independent shops
HIT survey for local businesses
Published on Thursday 1st December 2011
Businesses in Market Harborough are being invited to take part in a survey to build up a picture of Harborough and potentially attract funding for projects.
New guide attracts shoppers to town
Published on Thursday 9th December 2010
A drive to get people visiting Market Harborough’s unique independent shops during the festive season is underway.
District highlighted for business resilience
Published on Tuesday 21st September 2010
Business is booming in the Harborough district, a newly-commissioned survey shows.
New town guide in the making
Published on Tuesday 17th August 2010
A new town guide is being produced, to help shoppers find their way around Market Harborough - and any shop with a change of details is being urged to contact the council TODAY.
Turf cutting gets £4.2m business project underway
Published on Monday 16th August 2010
A turf cutting ceremony has marked the start of £4.2 million project to promote business and innovation across Leicestershire.
Phone firm rings in healthy changes
Published on Friday 30th July 2010
Businesses are being encouraged to get involved with an award scheme which promotes a healthy working environment.
Innovation Centre project gets green light
Published on Monday 26th July 2010
A major project is set to create over 180 jobs in Leicestershire and enhance the area’s reputation for technology and innovation.
Harborough Innovation Centre – developer appointed
Published on Tuesday 24th November 2009
Councillors have unanimously voted to appoint a developer, to build a £4.6 million centre, aiming to help new businesses set up and prosper in the district.
Innovation centre moves a step closer
Published on Friday 20th November 2009
Councillors will meet on Monday to discuss the progress of a major project aiming to help new businesses set up and prosper in the district.
Pick up free shopping guide
Published on Thursday 10th September 2009
A free shopping guide to help shoppers navigate their way around Market Harborough has been produced to promote the town's varied shops, restaurants and businesses.
Business boost as new shops head to town
Published on Wednesday 9th September 2009
A number of new shops and businesses are opening in Market Harborough, providing a welcome boost for the area and adding to the town's retail diversity.
Town economy in ‘position of strength’
Published on Tuesday 30th June 2009
A number of action points have come out of a special meeting of the town’s business community, to look at ways to tackle the recession and boost the local economy.
