We are the award-winning investment promotion agency for Derby

Nuclear Skills Academy
Heart of the UK’s nuclear sector
Nightingale Quarter
Part of the city living revolution
Becketwell Live
New city centre performance venue
One Friar Gate Square
Home to University of Derby Law School
Nuclear Skills Academy
Heart of the UK’s nuclear sector
Nightingale Quarter
Part of the city living revolution
Becketwell Live
New city centre performance venue
One Friar Gate Square
Home to University of Derby Law SchoolThe 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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Latest News20 February 2025
Key appointment to boost Derby’s creative and cultural offer
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Latest News20 February 2025
Bondholders urged to help pupils go to the ball
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Latest News20 February 2025
Consultancy invests in new vehicles to support operations
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Latest News20 February 2025
Sustainable tech firm delivers weighty numbers
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Latest News20 February 2025
Architects’ practice has designs on expansion after stellar first year
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Latest News20 February 2025
Antiques expert to take centre stage at charity fundraiser

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 ONLY04th MarFace-to-faceBondholder Breakfast – YMCA DerbyshireWith YMCA DerbyshireYMCA Derbyshire, 770 London Rd, Derby, DE24 8UTTuesday, 04th March 20258:30 am – 10:00 am
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BONDHOLDERS ONLY18th MarFace-to-faceBondholder Inside Track: MIPIM 2025With Team DerbyMuseum of Making, Silk Ml Ln, Derby, DE1 3AFTuesday, 18th March 20258:00 am – 9:30 am
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BONDHOLDERS ONLY20th MarFace-to-faceBondholder Breakfast – Alphageek and Focus GroupWith Alphageek and Focus GroupSeven Restaurant, Wheelwright Way, Derby, DE24 8SQThursday, 20th March 20258:30 am – 10:00 am
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16th AprFace-to-faceDerby Insider TourTo be confirmedWednesday, 16th April 202510:00 am – 12:00 pm
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07th MayFace-to-faceDerby Insider TourTo be confirmedWednesday, 07th May 202510:00 am – 12:00 pm
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18th JunFace-to-faceDerby Insider TourTo be confirmedWednesday, 18th June 202510:00 am – 12:00 pm
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.
