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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Kids’ camp salutes Bondholders for ‘incredible’ support
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Commissioner invites applications for new community fund
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Twins reunited with midwife at graduation ceremony
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Young people embrace climate action at Festival of Ideas
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Charity boss welcomes promise to protect hospices
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Bondholders team up for festive branding
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 ONLY19th Nov
Face-to-faceBondholder Social – Down to Earth in Conversation with Sir Tim SmitWith Down to EarthView event -
BONDHOLDERS ONLY22nd Nov
Face-to-faceBondholder Social – Mount Cook Adventure Centre & Derventio HousingWith Mount Cook Adventure CentreView event -
BONDHOLDERS ONLY05th Dec
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.
