Hartlepool Enterprise Centre

18/06/2026

Date for your diary, taking place online on Tuesday 30th, click on the link to book your place 👇

Come and learn more about our Female Founders 2026 programme

18/06/2026

There is still time to apply, click on the link below 👇

📣 Calling All Retail & Service Sector Stars in Hartlepool! 🌟

Are you a retail or service business that’s making waves in Hartlepool?

The Hartlepool Business Awards is now accepting applications for the Best Retail or Service Sector Business category! 🏆

Apply now and showcase why your business deserves to be crowned the best!

Thanks to Phoenix 2 Retail for sponsoring this category!

For more information click the link below 👇
https://www.hartlepoolbusinessforum.co.uk/hartlepool-business-awards/

Closing date for applications 12 noon Tuesday 30th June 2026!

17/06/2026

Hartlepool Creative Business Month is still going strong. Click on the link below for full details of the timetable of what's available and book your place.

🌟Only one week to go until Hartlepool Creative Business Month! 🌟

Kicking off in June, there is a wide range of support available throughout the month that suits a business, sole trader or freelancer at every stage of their career!

To view the full schedule including links to book, click here:

https://www.investinhartlepool.co.uk/app/uploads/2026/05/Hartlepool-Business-Month-2026-brochure-1.pdf

17/06/2026

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16/06/2026

There is still time to apply, don't miss out.

16/06/2026

We would like to wish a very warm welcome to a new business based at the Centre - HIMA - Hartlepool Indo Malayalee Association, click on their link learn more about what they do in the community.

16/06/2026

💷 Funding Opportunity for Voluntary & Community Organisations

HMRC has launched an £11 million grant programme for VCS organisations to support customers to become more confident and self-sufficient in managing their tax affairs.

Grants of £40k–£1m per year are available for projects helping vulnerable and hard-to-reach groups through free, independent support.

The programme focuses on supporting people who may struggle to engage with HMRC, including:

- Those with disabilities or reduced mobility
- Individuals with low digital confidence or access
- People facing mental health challenges or language barriers
- Older adults, neurodiverse individuals, and vulnerable groups
- Hard-to-reach communities

Open to charities, social enterprises, co-operatives, and VCS organisations.

📅 Applications open 8 June
⏰ Deadline: 3 July 2026

💬 Sign up to the Live Q&A on 17 June: https://orlo.uk/WvlDI

Find out more and apply today ➡️ https://orlo.uk/3ERKD

15/06/2026

Date for your diary...

Join us for the first Hartlepool Business Forum Curry Club—a relaxed and informal networking event bringing local businesses together over great food 🍛

Hosted at Seaton Tandoori, this early evening session offers the chance to connect with fellow businesses, share ideas, and build relationships in a welcoming, no-pressure environment.

📅 Wednesday, July 22

🕐 4:30 PM - 6:30 PM

📍 Seaton Tandoori, Seaton Carew

Reserve a spot: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/hartlepool-business-forum-curry-club-tickets-1991911892090?aff=oddtdtcreator

15/06/2026

Date for your diary...

Are you a business looking to get involved in one of the North East’s largest infrastructure projects?

Join Kanadevia Inova (KVI), Viridor and project partners at the Tees Valley Energy Recovery Facility (TV ERF) Meet the Buyer Event to learn about upcoming supply chain opportunities and meet key decision-makers.
📅 Thursday 25 June 2026
🕐 1:00pm – 5:00pm
📍 Riverside Stadium, Middlesbrough

The new state-of-the-art facility at Teesworks will process 450,000 tonnes of waste annually and generate enough energy to power the equivalent of 60,000 homes, creating significant opportunities for local businesses as construction gets underway.

The event will provide opportunities to:
✅ Understand upcoming procurement opportunities
✅ Meet the Kanadevia Inova and Viridor project teams
✅ Discuss your capabilities directly with decision-makers
✅ Learn about onboarding requirements and future supply chain opportunities

Opportunities are expected across:
🔹 Civil engineering and groundwork
🔹 Structural steel and fabrication
🔹 Mechanical and electrical installation
🔹 HVAC systems
🔹 Plant hire and logistics
🔹 Site security
🔹 Testing and commissioning
🔹 Labour supply and skilled trades

The morning session is fully booked, but places remain available for the afternoon session.
👉 Book your place here: https://bit.ly/4e2Q7wv

15/06/2026

Looking for something to do at the weekend (27th & 28th June), pop along to the event in Sunderland and support one of our creative businesses based at the Centre, Kim at Greener Lavelle😀