New steering group urges Hartlepool businesses to unite for growth and prosperity

A new-look steering group for the Hartlepool Business Forum is urging the town’s business community to join forces to help the local economy thrive. Following a selection process, four new members have joined four retained members to form a fresh eight-person board with the intention of driving the forum forward and expanding its membership. The […]

Countdown is on for the Hartlepool Business Awards as finalists are announced

The excitement is building in the Hartlepool business community as the countdown officially begins for the annual Hartlepool Business Awards next month. The highly anticipated shortlist of finalists has been revealed, setting the stage for the town’s biggest night of the year, scheduled for Thursday, October 16, at the prestigious Hardwick Hall in nearby Sedgefield. The […]

Hartlepool Business Awards 2025 tickets now live!

Tickets sales are now open for the Hartlepool Business Awards 2025 held at Hardwick Hall on Wednesday 22nd October! We are incredibly excited to be hosting the Hartlepool Business Awards 2025 at Hardwick Hall once again,” said Simon Corbett, Chair of the Hartlepool Business Forum. “The success of the previous awards, particularly the sell-out event […]

X-energy to power up Hartlepool Business Awards as Gold Sponsor

Hartlepool’s business community is set for a big celebration at the Hartlepool Business Awards 2025 later this year, with X-energy, a leading nuclear reactor and fuel design company, proud to be the Gold Sponsor of the event.The awards, organised by the Hartlepool Business Forum, are scheduled to be held on Thursday, October 16, at the […]

Applications now open for Hartlepool Business Awards 2025

The 2025 Hartlepool Business Awards are now open for entries! There are twelve Award categories and businesses can apply for up to 2 categories: Best Small Business Best Large BusinessBest Professional Services Business Best Manufacturing or Engineering Business Best New BusinessBest Creative Business Best Digital BusinessCommunity Business of the YearBest Leisure or Hospitality Business Young Entrepreneur Award (age 16-30) Best Retail […]

Plastic Processing thrilled to be platinum sponsor of Hartlepool Business Awards 2025

With the window for nominations for this year’s Hartlepool Business Awards set to open in a week’s time, Plastic Processing has been named as the showpiece event’s new platinum sponsor. This significant sponsorship highlights how the group – parent company for a few businesses focused on providing innovative plastic solutions while minimising environmental impact – […]