Keep up-to-date with key announcements and the latest opportunities for support, including business workshops and networking events available to businesses based in the Derbyshire Dales.

Link road opens up new community and thousands of jobs

A vital link road providing access to a brand new community on the edge of Ashbourne will be officially opened next month – creating new jobs and homes, improving connectivity and reducing...

Made Smarter Programme Launches

Made Smarter is a scheme operating across the whole of the East Midlands and is therefore available in the Dales.

Funding for Creative Businesses

Are you a business in the creative sector?  If so yu may be eligible for grant funding.

Business Growth Grants


The Business Growth Grant scheme is open to applications from micro, small and medium sized manufacturing and engineering businesses.

Managing Cash Flow Online Workshop

Check out this workshop from the Growth Hub: Managing your Cashflow in a Tough Economic Climate:

Energy Bill Relief Scheme

A new Government scheme will see energy prices for non-domestic energy customers, including businesses, cut to protect them from rising energy costs.

Become an Enterprise Adviser and Inspire Others

The D2N2 Careers Hub are looking for new Enterprise Advisers to join their existing network. 

Dales Businesses gather for CEO Forum

Some of the Derbyshire Dales' biggest companies discussed current issues and the outlook for local enterprise at a business breakfast yesterday (Wednesday 27 July).

Recruiting and retaining staff in the manufacturing industry

Is your business in the manufacturing or engineering sector and you need help recruiting and/or retaining staff?

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Do you need help with marketing or social media?

Businesses can get fully-funded mentoring and business coaching (particularly around Sales, Marketing & Social Media) either by Zoom or face to face. 

Accelerator Events

Accelerator Events

Don't miss the huge range of masterclasses and courses available free as part of the Derbyshire Accelerator programme.

Building Business Resilience

The Building Business Resilience Programme is a support package available to businesses across the East Midlands. 

Invest in Your Business

Be it the central location, fantastic supply chain opportunities, or highly skilled local workforce, there are many reasons why it's a great idea to base your business in the Derbyshire Dales.

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Help for Your Business

For businesses and would-be businesses, there is a vast amount of help and support available to you, and if we can't assist with specific issues, we will know someone who can. 

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