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 News2 April 2025
Derby Market Hall unveils traders ahead of grand reopening
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Latest News2 April 2025
Classic day for birthday celebrations
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Latest News2 April 2025
Innovative company recognised as outstanding place to work
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Latest News2 April 2025
Pioneering contributions commemorated in Derby city centre
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Latest News2 April 2025
Welcome aboard! Meet our latest new Bondholders
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Latest News2 April 2025
EMR and partners win big at Community Rail Awards

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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BONDHOLDERS ONLY14th AprFace-to-faceBondholder Afternoon Tea: Morley HayesWith Morley HayesMorley Hayes, Main Road, Morley, Derbyshire, DE7 6QAMonday, 14th April 20252:00 pm – 5:00 pm
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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