WE ARE HIRING

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
    23rd Oct
    Face-to-face
    Bondholder Social – Vibrant Accountancy
    Electric Daisy, 1-4 Bold Lane, Derby, DE1 3NT
    Thursday, 23rd October 2025
    5:00 pm – 6:30 pm
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  • BONDHOLDERS ONLY
    04th Nov
    Face-to-face
    Bondholder Social – Barron McCann and Penguin PR
    Baron McCann, Meteor Centre, Mansfield Rd., Derby, DE21 4SY
    Tuesday, 04th November 2025
    4:30 pm – 6:00 pm
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  • BONDHOLDERS ONLY
    20th Nov
    Face-to-face
    Bondholder Social – Circulayo
    To be confirmed
    Thursday, 20th November 2025
    4:30 pm – 6:00 pm
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  • BONDHOLDERS ONLY
    04th Dec
    Face-to-face
    Bondholder Christmas Social – Drive In Golf
    Unit 8, Merlin Park, Osmaston Rd, Allenton, Derby, DE24 8AP
    Thursday, 04th December 2025
    4:30 am – 6:00 pm
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  • BONDHOLDERS ONLY
    09th Dec
    Face-to-face
    Bondholder Breakfast: Safe and Sound & BB&J
    Safe and Sound, Melbourne House, 8 Bold Lane, Derby, DE1 3NT
    Tuesday, 09th December 2025
    8:30 am – 10:00 am
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  • 12th Feb
    In-partnership
    Love Business Expo
    Holywell Park Conference Centre, Loughborough, LE11 3GR
    Thursday, 12th February 2026
    9:30 am – 3:00 pm
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