We are the award-winning investment promotion agency for 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
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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New nuclear skills regional hub launched in Derby
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Derby named among top UK staycation destinations for 2025
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Students prove pitch perfect at Dragons’ Den-style event
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Social enterprise appointed to run community libraries
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Rail operator brings festive cheer to food charity
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Bus operator announces festive services
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
Capital investment secured
More Opportunities
Jobs attracted within Derby
More Value
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.
Join Derby’s vibrant business community
Our upcoming events
Here is a snapshot of our exciting events programme.
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BONDHOLDERS ONLY16th Jan
Face-to-faceBondholder Social: The Conference Works and Indigo Drum CommunicationsWith The Conference Works and Indigo DrumView event -
BONDHOLDERS ONLY06th Feb
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BONDHOLDERS ONLY18th Feb
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BONDHOLDERS ONLY04th Mar
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.
