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
    26th Mar
    Face-to-face
    Bondholder Social – Bouquet Wine Cellar
    Bouquet Wine Cellar, Unit 3b, Old Mill Hall Business Park, Little Eaton, Derby, DE21 5EJ
    Thursday, 26th March 2026
    5:00 pm – 6:45 pm
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  • BONDHOLDERS ONLY
    02nd Apr
    Face-to-face
    Bondholder Breakfast – Start of the Season
    With Derbyshire County Cricket Club
    The Marquee, The Central Co-op County Ground, Nottingham Road, Derby, DE21 6DA
    Thursday, 02nd April 2026
    8:00 am – 9:30 am
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  • BONDHOLDERS ONLY
    14th Apr
    Face-to-face
    Bondholder Breakfast – EMA Training
    TBC
    Tuesday, 14th April 2026
    8:00 am – 9:30 am
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  • BONDHOLDERS ONLY
    23rd Apr
    Face-to-face
    Bondholder Breakfast – Rothera Bray
    TBC
    Thursday, 23rd April 2026
    8:30 am – 10:00 am
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  • BONDHOLDERS ONLY
    07th May
    Face-to-face
    Bondholder Breakfast – Ask the Chameleon
    TBC
    Thursday, 07th May 2026
    8:30 am – 10:00 am
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  • BONDHOLDERS ONLY
    19th May
    Face-to-face
    Bondholder Breakfast – The Derby Conference Centre with Bridge the Gap
    With Derby Conference Centre and 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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