We are the award-winning investment promotion agency for Derby

Our partners:
Derbyshire City Council

The UK’s Capital for Innovation

Innovation is in our DNA – today, Derby and Derbyshire is home to some of the world’s leading businesses.

For 300 years, we have welcomed innovators – thinking, making and trading ideas and products that help change lives.

We are a vibrant, outward looking community open to you, your business and your ideas.

If you’re thinking of expanding or locating your business, or making an investment, in the Derby area, we’re here to take the headache away.

We are an independent, honest broker, providing free and confidential advice and local insight to help you make the right
decision.

What is our impact?

More Recognition

£442m

Capital investment secured

More Opportunities

1,849

Jobs attracted within Derby

More Value

£333m*

GVA Generated (*Source: Conway Global)

Our unique approach
to partnership

Marketing Derby is a genuine public-private partnership.

At the heart of this are our Bondholders – companies and organisations that showcase all that is best about the Derby area and are fantastic ambassadors for our place.

Key to our success is the support we receive from our public sector stakeholder – Derby City Council.

This collaboration enables us to roll out the red carpet to potential investors and contributes to the positive development of our place.

Join Derby’s vibrant business community

Our upcoming events

Here is a snapshot of our exciting events programme.

  • BONDHOLDERS ONLY
    12th Dec
    Face-to-face
    Bondholder VIP Launch: Vic Handley Fan Zone at Derbion
    With Derbion
    Level 2 (outside H&M), Derbion, London Road, Derby, DE1 2PL
    Thursday, 12th December 2024
    2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
    View event
  • 21st Jan
    Face-to-face
    Annual Business Event 2025
    With Marketing Derby
    Derby Theatre, 15, Theatre Walk, Derby DE1 2NF
    Tuesday, 21st January 2025
    8:00 am – 10:30 am
    View event
  • 16th Apr
    Face-to-face
    Derby Insider Tour
    To be confirmed
    Wednesday, 16th April 2025
    10:00 am – 12:00 pm
    View event
  • 07th May
    Face-to-face
    Derby Insider Tour
    To be confirmed
    Wednesday, 07th May 2025
    10:00 am – 12:00 pm
    View event
  • 18th Jun
    Face-to-face
    Derby Insider Tour
    To be confirmed
    Wednesday, 18th June 2025
    10:00 am – 12:00 pm
    View event
  • 23rd Jul
    Face-to-face
    Derby Insider Tour
    To be confirmed
    Wednesday, 23rd July 2025
    10:00 am – 12:00 pm
    View event

Queen’s Award-winning team

In 2020, Her Majesty The Queen approved the Prime Minister’s recommendation that Marketing Derby receive the Queen’s Award for Enterprise in Innovation.

The award reflects the organisation’s ground-breaking business model and success as the inward investment promotion agency for Derby.

We are proud to hold this status until 2025.

This will close in 0 seconds