Rising Star deadline extended

The deadline for entering Marketing Derby’s Rising Star competition – which gives a help handing to up-and-coming entrepreneurs and fledgling businesses – has been extended until the end of the month.

Each year, the city and county’s inward investment agency, gives the opportunity for a new business to receive a complimentary year of Bondholder membership, along with local publicity and invitations to must-attend events.

To apply to be the Marketing Derby Rising Star for 2023, please e-mail Lindsey.hatfield@marketingderby.co.uk by Tuesday 31 January and outline your business idea, a brief background of your story so far and why you would like to become the next Rising Star.

The applications will be short-listed, and successful applicants invited for a short interview.

The winner will be announced at Marketing Derby’s Annual Business Event on 24 February.

Applicants must be in their first 18 months of business and willing to attend at least 10 Bondholder events, either online or face-to-face during their year as Rising Star.