Open Solution Update

International Trade Week 2024

Push to Provide Production Village in Heart of Hartlepool Takes Another Step Forward

Tees Valley People & Skills Research

Hartlepool Business Week to return

Only nine days remain to apply for the King's Award for Enterprise

Resilient business networks – support for how we plan for and respond to emergencies within our communities

FW Capital announces £68 million funding available to help Teesside businesses

Five funding opportunities cultural, creative and visitor sector businesses need to know about

The Tees Valley Digital Transformation programme has launched in your area

International Women's Day 2024

International Women's Day (IWD) is a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women.

Entries now OPEN for the FSB Awards 2024!

Put your business in the spotlight and gain national recognition with the FSB Celebrating Small Business Awards 2024. It’s free for all small businesses and the self-employed across the UK.

Claim Your Free Cyber Security Membership Today

NEBRC pride themselves on offering free and affordable services to any business regardless of size or sector in the North East region.

Developing Your Creative Business

Applications for Round 19 are now open until 12pm (midday), 14 December 2023. Decisions will be announced on 12 March 2024.

The Made in the UK, Sold to the World Awards

The Made in the UK, Sold to the World Awards are your opportunity to receive recognition for the exceptional growth your business has achieved by trading internationally.  

Town Deal: Wesley Chapel Hotel Redevelopment

The project will meet the identified demand for a high-end boutique style hotel

LSIP Survey

A focused survey to gain a deeper understanding of how employers navigate the local skills system.

Influence Hartlepool Fairtrade Town discussions

There is an opportunity for businesses to get involved.

New leisure centre given go-ahead

A full meeting of Hartlepool Borough Council this evening (Thursday 28th September) gave the go-ahead to a new funding package.

Plastic Furniture Company and the PFC Trust's founders proud to support Hartlepool Business Awards

Awards organisers have announced that The Plastic Furniture Company will be the main sponsors of the town’s showpiece event.

New multi-million pound production fund set to ignite North East screen industry

North East Screen was in the spotlight as it launched its multi-million pound Production fund.

Hartlepool Business Awards 2023 Sponsorships Now Open

Sponsorships are now open for Hartlepool business awards 2023

Consultation opens for proposed Queens Meadow Business Park development

Have your say on the proposed development to Queens Meadow Business Park with the opportunity to give feedback on the proposals from Hellens Group.

Help your business become more cyber resilient

The North East Regional Cyber Crime Unit (NERCCU) offer free advice, guidance and a range of services to ensure your business has the basics in place.

Tall Ships Races Hartlepool 2023

Get involved and celebrate the Tall Ship Races Hartlepool 2023!

Hartlepool Development Corporation Agree Vision For Future of Town

The Hartlepool Development Corporation Board has unanimously agreed the masterplan to supercharge regeneration in the town at its second meeting.

Tees Valley Business Board Recruitment

Express your interest to be a member of the new Tees Valley Business Board

NEECC Quarterly Economic Survey

The North East England Chamber of Commerce (NEECC) are currently running their Q2 economic survey, which feeds into the British Chamber’s of Commerce report.

Hartlepool Development Corporation Agree Vision For Future Of Town

Masterplan set to supercharge regeneration in Hartlepool

Artist From Billingham Celebrates 20 Years In Business

Kim McDermottroe is a creative director, costume and puppet designer/maker and illustrator. She has worked under the business name Greener Lavelle for 20 years. Originally set up with friend Charlotte Lavelle who after 5 years went on to become a teacher. Kim kept the business going as a sole trader.

The King's Awards for Enterprise

The King's Awards for Enterprise are for outstanding achievement by UK businesses, businesses can apply for the 2024 awards from 6th May 2023.

Provide a 45-day Unpaid Industry Placement

Hartlepool Sixth Form College are getting ready for September 2023 and proactively seeking employers to support the talent development of our students by partnering with us for our new T-Level qualifications from September 2023.

VisitBritain launch coronation toolkit for tourism businesses

Businesses are encouraged to showcase their coronation themed offerings using the toolkit.

North East England Chamber Business Awards

The North East Chamber Business Awards are now open for entry.

Business survey launched to shape Hartlepool tourism plan

Businesses are invited to share their thoughts to help shape Hartlepool tourism plan.

Beach Huts Business Opportunity

An exciting business opportunity has arisen, to lease and manage the Seaton Carew Beach Huts.

Tees Valley Economic Assessment 2022

Tees Valley Combined Authority have published the Tees Valley Economic Assessment for 2022.

£32.5m Funding for Demonstrator Projects Developing Alternatives to Red Diesel.

Government to support British industry in cutting fossil fuels with £32.5 million.

Businesses Urged to Sign the Armed Forces Community Covenant.

Hartlepool Borough Council urge local businesses to join them in signing the Armed Forces Community Covenant.

DigitalCity: Bricks and Clicks Programme

Tees Valley business with both a physical and online presence are invited to join DigitalCity's Bricks and Clicks programme.

Hartlepool Levelling Up Fund Bid Approved!

Hartlepool Borough Council's bid for £16.5 million of Government funding has been approved

DigitalCity SCALE Programme

Applications for DigitalCity's next SCALE programme close on Monday 30th January.

Tall Ships: Opportunities for Vendors and Traders

Local Businesses have the opportunity to get involved with Tall Ships- Hartlepool 2023, and showcase their business to visitors!

DigitalCity Accelerator Programme

Applications for DigitalCity's next Accelerator Programme close on Monday 30th January.

UK Shared Prosperity Fund

Tees Valley based businesses operating within the creative and cultural sector are invited to apply for funding through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund.

Entries open for Tees Business Awards 2023

Tees Business Awards 2023 are open for entries

Sign-up for Hartlepool Restaurant Week

The next Hartlepool Restaurant Week has been scheduled for 30th January to 5th February 2023.

Hartlepool Towns Deal Projects Approved

Hartlepool Borough Council announce final Government approval for all five of the projects that make up the £25 million Hartlepool Town Deal

Tees Valley Hydrogen Innovation Project

The Tees Valley Hydrogen Innovation Project (TVHIP) supports local SMEs to accelerate the development of business opportunities within the hydrogen and decarbonisation economies.

Made Smarter Adoption - North East

Tees Valley Business and The North East Growth Hub are working with Made Smarter to deliver Made Smarter Adoption in the North East LEP and Tees Valley Combined Authority areas.

Hartlepool Parking Strategy 2022 - 2032 - Closes 6th January 2023

Have your say on Hartlepool Borough Council's new parking strategy.

UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF) - Cultural Industries Cluster Development

Businesses in the cultural industries sector are invited to submit project proposals to the Cultural Industries Cluster Development Open Call

Creative and Cultural Business Survey

Tees Valley based creative and cultural businesses are invited to take a survey to share their current challenges and ideas for moving forward.

Manufacturers Urged to Secure Grant Funding to Go Digital

Manufacturing businesses in the Tees Valley could secure up to £20,000 in grant funding...

Employer Skills Survey

Tees Valley Business are inviting employers to complete a survey to assess changes to the future skills requirements local businesses...

ASSIST Women’s Network Coffee Morning – 12th October 2022

Join the ASSIST Women's Network for an informal coffee and networking session with other local businesswomen...

Email Security Check Service – National Cyber Security Centre

The National Cyber Security Centre (part of GCHQ) has developed a new Email Security Check Service for businesses.

Great British Entrepreneur Awards

Entries for the Great British Entrepreneur Awards 2022, run in partnership with Starling Bank, are now open!

International Women’s Day – Case Study: Kayleigh Bradley

Uniting Talent is a Recruitment Agency, founded by Hartlepool born Kayleigh Bradley.

International Women’s Day – Case Study: Nichola Bartram

Real Food Daily is a vegan and plant-based, catering, home-delivery service, run by founder Nichola Bartram.

International Women’s Day – Case Study: Sarah Leanne Trappe

Mångata Design is an interior design company which takes its inspiration from Scandi design and lifestyle.

International Women’s Day – Case Study: Cheryl Laycock

Cheryl Laycock Fitness is a newly established fitness business offering both group classes and personal training.

International Women's Day - Case Study: Kay Brown

The Story Frog is a new business, founded by teacher, Kay Brown, which supports learning for Early Years children through story-telling and play.

Rebel Business School

Whether you’re an established Business or are just considering a start-up, the Rebel Business School’s free practical course could offer you the advice you need to take your business further!

Applications Live: Omicron Hospitality and Leisure Grant Scheme

If your hospitality or leisure business is struggling as a result of the Omicron variant, you could be eligible for support and a grant of up to £6,000.

COVID Business Grants – Discretionary Additional Restrictions Grant

The Council has received a top up of just over £96,000, in support of Business impacted by coronavirus restrictions and the rise of the Omicron variant.

National Apprenticeship Week: Case Studies

Find out how businesses at the Hartlepool Enterprise Centre have used Apprenticeship programmes to drive business growth!

Pitch Perfect: Access to Finance

Pitch Perfect is a programme run by the Tees Valley Business Hub (TVBH) with the SME Centre of Excellence on behalf of Grow Tees Valley.

Fully Funded Leadership Programmes for SMEs in the Tees Valley

Teesside University are offering Tees Valley-based businesses two fully funded Business School leadership and management programmes.

Tees Valley Minority Ethnic Businesses Survey – Help Shape Local Business Support

If you are from a minority ethnic background and you own or lead a business in the Tees Valley, Tees Valley Business need to hear your views about business support, advice, finance and funding...

COVID Business Grants – Discretionary Additional Restrictions Grant

The Council has received a top up of just over £96,000 to support Business most severely impacted by Covid-19.

Applications Live: Omicron Hospitality and Leisure Grant Scheme

The Council has received additional funding to support businesses most severely impacted the rise of the Omicron variant.

Buy Local Tees Valley

Make sure you register your businesses with Buy Local Tees Valley.

NEVRlabs by Alice House Hospice: Teambuilding Sessions

NEVRlabs is a new virtual reality and gaming experience centre, based at Park Tower in Hartlepool town centre.

Regional Talent Engines

Introducing the new Regional Talent Engines programme, developed by the Royal Academy of Engineers.

The Tees Valley Collaborative Skills Development Partnership

Skills for Growth Project

Shop Hartlepool Christmas Window Competition

This Christmas we are hosting a Christmas Window Competition for Hartlepool-based businesses.

Foundation for Women in Enterprise Fund

The Foundation for Women in Enterprise is committed to supporting businesswomen in the North East.

Additional Restrictions Grant - Growth Fund

Grants of up to £10,000 are available to support local businesses impacted by covid-19 that are now looking to invest for growth.

Totally Locally National Fiver Fest

Hartlepool is part of the national Totally Locally Fiver Fest

Customer Confidence Toolkit

A Customer Confidence Toolkit for the reopening of businesses following the Covid-19 pandemic.

Email Phishing Campaign in Circulation

Law enforcement are currently aware of a credential harvesting email phishing campaign in circulation

Join the Pitch Perfect – Access to Finance Programme

Workshops to help prepare businesses to access finance.

The EU & International Trade Virtual Roadshow - 6th September

Join the EU & International Trade Virtual Roadshow in Hartlepool on the 6th of September

Teesside University launches new Skills Bootcamps

Delivered over 16 weeks, Teesside University are launching three Skills Bootcamps providing learners with best-in-class digital skills education.

My Hidden Gems campaign

The Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) are running a national campaign over the summer.

Shop Hartlepool - register your business for free

Shop Hartlepool is a proud new initiative.

Peer Network Programme

Peer Networks is a fully-funded programme through Tees Valley Business.

Updated working safely guidance for businesses

The Government have published Working Safely guidance.

Tees Businesswomen Awards 2021

Hartlepool business women and organisations are encouraged to apply.

Culture Recovery Fund for Heritage

Emergency resource support available from the Culture Recovery Fund for Heritage.

Free 1-to-1 mentoring with Google

In Partnership with Google and Enterprise Nation, business owners can sign up to get 1-to-1 free mentoring.

Help to Grow programme

Join the Government’s new Help to Grow programme for small and medium sized businesses across the UK to learn new skills, reach new customers and boost profits.

Shop Hartlepool is officially launched!

Shop Hartlepool is officially launched - a new platform to showcase Hartlepool's amazing local businesses!

Hartlepool bids for cash from Government’s Levelling Up Fund

Hartlepool Borough Council has launched a £20 million bid to the Government’s Levelling Up Fund as part of its ambitious plans to transform the town centre.

Become a Kickstart employer

Hartlepool businesses can access new talent to grow your future workforce, fully subsidised for 6-months.

Skills Support for the Workforce Employer Survey

Hartlepool businesses are encouraged to complete the Skills for Growth Survey.

2021 Hartlepool Business Awards Cancelled

In light of the on-going coronavirus pandemic, this year’s Hartlepool Business Awards event has had to be cancelled.

Hartlepool Town Deal approved

Hartlepool Borough Council are pleased to confirm the bid for £25 million of Government regeneration funding has been successful.

Shop Hartlepool!

Hartlepool businesses are encouraged to register with Shop Hartlepool, a new initiative to support local businesses.

Covid-19 Business Grant Reminder

The Local Restrictions Support Grant (Closed) Scheme is still open for applications.

The Great British Entrepreneur Award for Enterprise

The Great British Entrepreneur Awards are open for entries until Friday 4th June

Skills For Growth Programme

Identify skills gaps in your business and access employee training to grow your business

Fully-funded Creative and Cultural Sector Internships for businesses

Eligible Hartlepool businesses can access fully-funded internships.

Covid-19 Business Grants

Applications must be received by 31st May for The Local Restrictions Support Grant (Closed) Scheme.

Hire Ginger e-scooters for your business and employees

Ginger are offering Hartlepool businesses and their employees the ability to hire dedicated e-scooters on a monthly basis.

Another award for The BIS!

The BIS announced as winners in the Excellence in Planning for a Successful Economy category at the RTPI Awards for Planning Excellence 2021!

COVID air-purification scam

Businesses across Hartlepool are being urged to be vigilant following the identification of a scam which attempts to force the recipient to purchase unnecessary air-purification devices.

Tees Tech Awards 2021

Tees Tech Awards 2021 – entries close 5pm 29th April

Skills Support for the Workforce

SSW have produced an advice piece suitable for Hartlepool SMEs to read.

Kickstart Scheme Update

Employers of all sizes can now apply for funding to become a Kickstart employer.

DigitalCity Accelerator Programme 2021

DigitalCity are welcoming Hartlepool early-stage technology based SMEs to attend the Accelerator Programme.

Join Hartlepool's Thursday Market

New traders are encouraged to join the well-established weekly outdoor market.

Recovery Loan Scheme

Businesses of any size can access loans of up to £10 million, in the Recovery Loan Scheme launched by the Government.

Restart Grants - Applications now open

Businesses in the non-essential retail, hospitality and leisure sectors are now able to apply for the Government’s Restart Grant scheme.

Skills for Growth Programme

Hartlepool business support with a Skills for Growth Programme to assists Hartlepool SMEs fill any skills gaps within their team – now, or in the future.

SME Energy Efficiency Scheme

If you are interested in improving your energy efficiency and saving money please read more about the scheme.

Brexit Support Fund

A Brexit Support Fund is now open for applications, with grants of up to £2,000 available.

National Lockdown rule changes

The National Lockdown rules across England will change on Monday 29th March and 1st April.

Great British Entrepreneur Awards

Register for the Great British Entrepreneur Awards to celebrate the fantastic entrepreneurs!

Festival 2021 Recovery Fund

Access funding to support festival plans for Tees Valley businesses.

Tees Valley.Jobs – Advertise your jobs for free

Advertise your jobs for free with the new job platform for Tees Valley

Tees Valley Export Strategy – Share your experiences

Hartlepool businesses are encouraged to share thoughts and exporting experiences to help shape the strategy.

SME Business Toolkit for trading with EU & NI

Read a Government summary of actions and support for SMEs trading with the EU and NI

Tees Valley - Covid-19 & EU Exit Business Survey

A new survey launched by Tees Valley Combined Authority to help shape business support in the coming months.

Meet Natalie - a female business owner in Hartlepool

To celebrate International Women's Day 2021, read about our women business owners in Hartlepool.

Meet Kim - a female business owner in Hartlepool

To celebrate International Women's Day 2021 read about Kim's journey as a business women in Hartlepool!

Meet Harriet - a female business owner in Hartlepool!

To celebrate International Women's Day 2021, we are showcasing fantastic Hartlepool women business owners and their journey!

Another Award nomination for The BIS!

The BIS are announced as North East finalists for next month's RTPI Awards for Planning Excellence

Budget 2021 Announcement

On Wednesday 3rd March, the Chancellor of the Exchequer presented his Budget to Parliament which set out a £65 billion three-point plan.

Covid-19 Business Grants - 3rd March Deadline

Deadline to apply 3rd March 2021 for this Hartlepool business Coivd-19 grant stream

Roadmap out of lockdown announced

The Prime Minister announced to Parliament on Monday 22nd February, the Government’s roadmap to cautiously ease lockdown restrictions in England.

National Workplace Testing Programme

The programme is aimed at those without symptoms and who cannot work from home during lockdown with over 50 employees.

EU Business Support

Hartlepool businesses are encouraged to access business support and guidance for EU Exit queries.

Bounce Back Loan Update

Pay as You Grow options announced for the Bounce Back Loan

SME Brexit Support Fund

Government recently announced a SME Brexit Support Fund for SME businesses

Kickstart Scheme Update

Employers can apply for the scheme without a minimum threshold of 30 jobs

Covid-19 Business Grant - Updates

Businesses who were not previously eligible are encouraged to check for financial support.

'We're Good to Go' Industry Standard Extended

Visit England have extended their Covid-19 industry standard, ‘We’re Good to Go’.

EU Business Support

Contact the EU Business Support Team for your EU exit questions

Let's Go Tees Valley

Hartlepool businesses are encouraged to request their employees to complete a travel survey to understand people's travel behaviour and what improvements may be needed.

Community Covid Testing

Community Covid Testing has started in Hartlepool - please play your part by getting a test

Gigabit broadband voucher scheme

Rural SMEs may be eligible for up to £3,500 to install new fast connections.

T-Levels at Hartlepool Sixth Form College

T-Levels offer a great work-focused alternative to post-16 education for learners which Hartlepool businesses are encouraged to get involved with.

Peer Networks Programme

Access fully-funded programme through Tees Valley Business for 1-2-1 support

Hartlepool Council's Enterprise Team launch business start-up support sessions

1-2-1 online support sessions for Hartlepool residents interested in starting a business

The Small Awards

Are you a small business in Hartlepool? Apply for The Small Awards now

Enterprise Made Simple

Business growth training opportunities for any size organisation or team

Skills Support for the Workforce

Tees Valley SMEs access free training

Covid-19 Business Grants

Updated Covid-19 Business Support Grant details

Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme (CBILS) extension

The CBILS has been extended and is now open until 31st March 2021

National lockdown announced

The Prime Minister announced further restrictions to stay at home amid the Covid-19 virus.

Hartlepool Town Investment Plan Consultation

Have your say on the Town Investment Plan proposals before mid-January 2021

DigitalCity Accelerator Programme

Access mentoring, workshops and grants of up to £5,000 with DigitalCity.

Freeport Tees Valley

Share your views on the formal bid for Freeport status

Happy Christmas & New Year

Wishing all the business owners and leaders in Hartlepool a happy Christmas & New Year!

Covid-19 grant for Hartlepool pubs

Apply for the Wet-Let Pub Scheme here.

Hartlepool Giving Tree Award

Points of Light awarded to Hartlepool Giving Tree initiative

Peer to Peer Network programme

Hartlepool business owners and leaders aiming to grow and develop their business are encourage to sign up for Peer to Peer Network programme.

Vote for The BIS

Vote for The BIS at North East RIBA Awards for Best in Show!

EU Transition support programme

Is your business prepared for the end of the Brexit transition?

£16.5 million culture and tourism recovery programme announced

£16.5 million programme confirmed to help support Tees Valley’s creative and cultural sector.

Additional Restriction Grants

Hartlepool businesses are encouraged to apply for additional grants provided by the Government.

Grow Tees Valley Business Support

Hartlepool businesses are encouraged to apply for contact Grow Tees Valley for tailored support.

The BIS Planning Excellence Award Winners

The BIS have jointly won the RTPI's North East Planning Excellence Award 2020!

HSE spot checks and inspections

The Health & Safety Executive are carrying out spot checks and inspections during Coronavirus.

Hartlepool Business Mailing List

Join Hartlepool's business mailing list for important updates and news.

UK Transition

From 1st January 2021 there are new rules for businesses and citizens.

Local Restriction Support Grants

On Monday 9th November, Hartlepool Borough Council announced further financial support for businesses.

Buy Local Tees Valley re-launches for the festive season

The Buy Local Tees Valley website has been updated for the Christmas shopping season.

Business Leadership Programme

A new fully funded 10-week programme

ERDF Growth Fund

Up to 55% grant funding for SMEs

Cyber Security Guide

Read the small business cyber security guide

Cultural Sector Funding

Cultural Development & Innovation Fund

Skill Support for the Workforce programme

Access free training from the Skill Support for the Workforce programme

Business Growth Fully Funded Programmes

Join Enterprise Made Simple for fully funded business growth programmes available to business owners and senior managers.

World's Biggest Wind Farm

The North East will soon be home to the World's largest wind farm!

Department for International Trade Business Support

Meet Hartlepool's dedicated Department for International Trade Advisor for business support.

J&B Recycling Company of the Year Winners

J&B Recycling have been recently announced as Teesside's company of the year at the North East Business Awards 2020!

Kickstart Scheme

A new Government fund to create work placements for 16 to 24 aged people on Universal Credit.

T-Level Industrial Placements

T-Levels are a new two-year qualification which equate to 3-A Levels.

Hartlepool Investment Plan Survey

As part of the Towns Fund to secure £25m of government funding, the town is required to develop a Town Investment Plan. Therefore, we would appreciate local business owners and residents to spare a few minutes to complete the survey and shape the plan.

Back to Business Fund Extended

The recently launched Back to Business fund has been extended to help businesses across even more sectors.