A superb rural location on the doorstep of major cities

Rethinking your business plans for the future? Looking ahead and making some big decisions? Where you are based may be one of them.

The Derbyshire Dales offers an exceptional, high quality rural environment, surrounded by major conurbations, our location is enviable. 

Home to many innovators and entrepreneurs, the area attracts modern, environmentally aware businesses and the number of tech companies is growing. 

The area has many SMEs (small and medium sized businesses). They complement the large and well-established manufacturing and engineering companies. This mix creates a healthy, diverse and strong business community and continues a long tradition of innovation and manufacture.

We are also home to a thriving food and drink sector. Large producers supply national supermarkets, whilst small home based businesses sell at farmers markets. Many businesses benefit from the strong visitor economy (estimated worth £500m).

So make the Derbyshire Dales your workplace and say goodbye to busy commutes. Enjoy a better quality of life, at home and at work. Choose the Derbyshire Dales.

Business Community

Meet some of the local businesses that are part of our vibrant business community. 

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Business Parks

Sites and premises for SMEs are available throughout the area to suit a range of needs.

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Development Sites

Our strategic development sites will deliver a significant amount of new business space, jobs and homes. 

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Economic Profile

  • Business Profile

    Nearly 4700 businesses and growing.

  • Employment Profile

    Employment and earnings profile.

  • Jobs and Skills Profile

    A skilled workforce on your doorstep.