We are the award-winning investment promotion agency for Derby

Invest in Derby

Derby Market Place

The heart of the city’s cultural offer

Peak District

Home to stunning landscapes to enjoy throughout the year

One Friar Gate Square

Home to University of Derby Law School
Our partners:
Bondholders
Derbyshire City Council
Funded by UK Gov-01_1 (5)

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.

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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.

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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.

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Our upcoming events

Here is a snapshot of our exciting events programme.

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  • BONDHOLDERS ONLY
    16th Jan
    Face-to-face
    Bondholder Social: The Conference Works and Indigo Drum Communications
    With The Conference Works and Indigo Drum
    Museum Of Making, Silk Ml Ln, Derby. DE1 3AF
    Thursday, 16th January 2025
    4:30 pm – 6:00 pm
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  • 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
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  • BONDHOLDERS ONLY
    06th Feb
    Face-to-face
    Bondholder VIP Preview – Derby Brewing Company
    With Derby Brewing Company
    Darley St, Darley Abbey, Derby DE22 1DX
    Thursday, 06th February 2025
    4:30 pm – 6:00 pm
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  • 06th Feb
    In-partnership
    Love Business Expo
    Holywell Park Conference Centre, Loughborough, LE11 3GR
    Thursday, 06th February 2025
    9:30 am – 3:00 pm
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  • BONDHOLDERS ONLY
    18th Feb
    Face-to-face
    Bondholder Breakfast – Derby Arena
    With Derby Arena
    Derby Arena, Royal Way, Derby DE24 8JB
    Tuesday, 18th February 2025
    7:15 am – 9:30 am
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  • BONDHOLDERS ONLY
    04th Mar
    Face-to-face
    Bondholder Breakfast – YMCA Derbyshire
    With YMCA Derbyshire
    YMCA Derbyshire, 770 London Rd, Derby, DE24 8UT
    Tuesday, 04th March 2025
    8:30 am – 10:00 am
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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.

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