Invest Hartlepool

02/09/2026

Meet our keynote speaker for the upcoming TVCA Business Briefing on 30th September at West Hartlepool Rugby Club.

We’re delighted to welcome Sarah Walker, Director of Business Solutions at Tees Valley Combined Authority. Sarah will be sharing essential updates on:
• Local Growth Plan
• Business Support
• Workforce Support

If you want to understand the opportunities, priorities, and support available for Hartlepool businesses, this is a session you won’t want to miss.

📅 30th September
🕐 9.00am – 11.00am
📍 West Hartlepool Rugby Club, Catcote Road

🔗 https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/hartlepool-business-forum-tvca-business-briefing-with-sarah-walker-tickets-1996459273430?aff=oddtdtcreator

01/09/2026

Are manual processes slowing your business down?
Are rising costs putting pressure on margins?
Are you considering investing in new equipment or technology?

Support is available to help manufacturers explore:
⚙️ Automation
💻 Digital technologies
📊 Productivity improvements
🏭 Operational efficiency

Not sure what support might be relevant to your business? Let's have a conversation.

27/08/2026

25/08/2026

Innovation isn't just for large organisations.

Support might be available if you're:
✅ Developing a new product
✅ Improving a process
✅ Exploring new technologies
✅ Considering R&D activity
✅ Looking to work with academic or industry partners

Not sure where to start?
Invest Hartlepool can help you understand the options available.

20/08/2026

🚨 !!!ALERT, ALERT!!! 🚨

HMRC is about to start signing people up for Making Tax Digital automatically.

If you should've joined MTD but haven't, you could soon receive a letter telling you HMRC is doing it for you anyway.

Before that happens, it's worth understanding what automatic sign-up actually means, and why being registered isn't the same as being ready for MTD.

👉 https://www.investinhartlepool.co.uk/news/making-tax-digital-auto-registration-hartlepool/

19/08/2026

👑 Could your Hartlepool business be crowned a King's Award winner? There's still time to get your application in!

Submissions for the 2027 King's Awards for Enterprise close on Tuesday, 8 September 2026.

As the UK's most prestigious business awards, this is your chance to gain royal recognition across five categories:

💡 Innovation
🌐 International Trade
🌱 Sustainable Development
🤝 Promoting Opportunity (through social mobility)
🚀 Young Founder (brand new for 2027!)

Winning a King's Award brings incredible benefits to your business:

✨ Instant Credibility - Boost your brand profile with customers, partners, and investors across the world.

🏆 The Royal Emblem - Fly the official King's Awards flag and use the badge on your products and marketing for five full years.

🚪 New Opportunities - Unlock new networks and market growth.

🏰 Royal Celebration - Receive an invitation to an exclusive Royal Reception.

If your Hartlepool-based business has achieved something extraordinary, make sure it's represented on the national stage!

👉 Check eligibility and apply before 8 September: https://www.gov.uk/kings-awards-for-enterprise/how-to-apply

Need guidance on your application or local business support?

Call the Invest Hartlepool team on 01429 867677

Know an outstanding Hartlepool business that deserves royal recognition?

Tag them in the comments below! 👇

18/08/2026

Exporting can seem daunting 🚢✈️

Businesses often ask, "How do we even begin?"

Whether you're completely new to exporting or looking to enter additional markets, support and guidance might be available.

If international growth is something you're considering, we'd be happy to discuss your options 🌍

Call the Economic Growth Team on 01429 867677.

14/08/2026

📣 Studio space available at The BIS Hartlepool!

Unit 17 is now available, offering a bright, flexible workspace within one of Hartlepool's key creative hubs.

See the original post below for full details and contact information.

UNIT 17 IS NOW AVAILABLE!

Unit 17 is a bright, spacious studio perfect for a small team of artists and is available to rent right now!

Starting at £337 a month.

More information including contact details on the tile below!