We are the award-winning investment promotion agency for Derby

Our partners:

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

£1.23bn

Capital investment secured

More Opportunities

5,000+

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 – influential 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 stakeholders – Derby City Council and East Midlands Combined County Authority (EMCCA).

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
    19th May
    Face-to-face
    Bondholder Breakfast – The Derby Conference Centre with Bridge the Gap
    The Derby Conference Centre, London Rd, Alvaston, Derby DE24 8UX
    Tuesday, 19th May 2026
    8:30 am – 10:00 am
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  • 19th May
    Face-to-face
    UKREiiF 2026 (Delegates only)
    From 19-21 May
    Royal Armouries and Leeds Dock, Leeds
    Tuesday, 19th May 2026
    9:00 am – 5:00 pm
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  • BONDHOLDERS ONLY
    28th May
    Face-to-face
    Bondholder Breakfast – An Audience with Ben Aitken
    With Derby Book Festival
    Museum of Making, 1 Silk Ml Ln, Derby, DE1 3AF
    Thursday, 28th May 2026
    8:30 am – 10:00 am
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  • BONDHOLDERS ONLY
    04th Jun
    Face-to-face
    Bondholder Social – Indigo Drum Communications
    Derby Theatre, 15 Theatre Walk, Derby, DE1 2NF
    Thursday, 04th June 2026
    4:30 pm – 6:30 pm
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  • BONDHOLDERS ONLY
    10th Jun
    Face-to-face
    Bondholder Breakfast – Derby QUAD
    Derby Quad, Market Place, Derby, DE1 3AS
    Wednesday, 10th June 2026
    8:30 am – 10:00 am
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  • 17th Jun
    Face-to-face
    Derby Insider Tour
    Free to attend (pre-booking required)
    Derby City Lab, Derby Market Hall, DE1 2DB
    Wednesday, 17th June 2026
    10:00 am – 12:00 pm
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