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 News1 May 2025
City Lab to host consultation on Assembly Rooms vision
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Latest News1 May 2025
Cricket club continues partnership with hospitals charity
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Latest News1 May 2025
Bike and hike fundraiser appeals for more corporate teams
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Latest News1 May 2025
Agent secures divine deal for former city centre offices
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Latest News1 May 2025
Innovate puts spotlight on city centre’s ‘game-changing’ schemes
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Latest News1 May 2025
Waste firm teams up with litter picking group

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 ONLY29th AprFace-to-faceBondholder Breakfast: Sporting CommunitiesWith Sporting CommunitiesNormanton Park, Warwick Avenue, Derby, DE23 8DATuesday, 29th April 20258:30 am – 10:00 am
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BONDHOLDERS ONLY01st MayFace-to-faceBondholder Social: Breedon Health Spa – FULLWith Breedon Health SpaBreedon Priory, Green Lane, Wilson, Nr Melbourne, Derbyshire, DE73 8LGThursday, 01st May 20254:30 pm – 6:00 pm
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07th MayFace-to-faceDerby Insider TourDerby City Lab, Derbion, London Rd, Derby, DE1 2PLWednesday, 07th May 202510:00 am – 12:00 pm
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BONDHOLDERS ONLY08th MayFace-to-faceBondholder VIP Preview: Vaillant LiveWith Vaillant LiveVaillant Live, 2 Colyear St, Derby, DE1 1LAThursday, 08th May 20255:00 pm – 8:00 pm
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BONDHOLDERS ONLY15th MayFace-to-faceBondholder Social: Planning & Design and Down 2 Earth DerbyWith Planning & Design and Down 2 Earth DerbyElectric Daisy, 1-4 Bold Ln, Derby, DE1 3NTThursday, 15th May 20254:30 pm – 6:00 pm
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BONDHOLDERS ONLY22nd MayFace-to-faceBondholder Breakfast: Derby Book Festival – An Audience with Steve TrewWith Derby Book FestivalMuseum of Making, Silk Ml Ln, Derby, DE1 3AFThursday, 22nd May 20258:30 am – 10:00 am