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 News26 March 2025
VisitEngland chair tours city and county
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Latest News26 March 2025
Business input sought for Investment Zone skills roadmap
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Latest News26 March 2025
Unsung hero named at Women & Diversity in Law awards
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Latest News26 March 2025
Anniversary year fundraising gives back to community
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Latest News26 March 2025
College champions sustainability during go green week
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Latest News26 March 2025
New e-learning tool to support sustainable action

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 ONLY03rd AprFace-to-faceBondholder Breakfast: Start of the SeasonWith Derbyshire County Cricket ClubThe County Ground, Nottingham Rd, Derby, DE21 6DAThursday, 03rd April 20258:30 am – 9:30 am
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16th AprFace-to-faceDerby Insider TourDerby City Lab, Derbion, London Rd, Derby, DE1 2PLWednesday, 16th April 202510:00 am – 12:00 pm
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BONDHOLDERS ONLY22nd AprFace-to-faceBondholder Adventure Social: Mount Cook Adventure CentreWith Mount Cook Adventure CentrePorter Ln, Middleton, Matlock, DE4 4LSTuesday, 22nd April 20251:00 pm – 3:00 pm
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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 SpaWith 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
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.
