The Business Forum was originally entitled Hartlepool Business Leaders Forum and evolved through to the Steering Group currently consisting of representatives from Hartlepool Borough Council, Learning & Skills Council, Middleton Grange Shopping Centre and the Hartlepool Business Development Centre. The events which are provided from September to April are free of charge and this is due to the kind sponsorship of the Steering Group organisations, Barclays, Yorkshire, Natwest and Lloyds Banks and also OFCA, Hartlepool Mail, Federation of Small Businesses, Job Centre Plus, North East Chamber of Commerce, HSBC, Future Matters, NStar and The Middleton Grange Shopping Centre. The Events commence in September culminating in the prestigious Hartlepool Business Awards in May. The events are informative, up-to-date with diverse subjects applicable to all businesses both large and small. An important feature of the events is the opportunity to network with other businesses and business support organisations.
