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.

Jobs Fair, 12 September 2023

Are you looking for a job or know someone who is? If so the Ashbourne Jobs Fair on 12 September (10.00am - 1.00pm) may be able to help.

Environmental Quality Mark scheme opens to all

The Environmental Quality Mark (EQM) is holding a special awards dinner in October  to mark 20 years of supporting businesses to be more sustainable. With long-running schemes in the Peak District...

Andrew Bunn - Business Adviser

We are pleased to welcome Andrew Bunn as our new Business Advisor for Derbyshire Dales. Andrew has a wealth of experience in advising business.   

Assistance for Farming

Grants and other funding is available to farmers to increase productivity, manage land and benefit the environment.  See here for more information. 

Business Growth Grants - open for applications

Do you want to develop your business but need help with funding? Projects costing between £50,000 and £100,000 may be eligible for up to 40% grant funding via our Business Growth Grant scheme.

Community Resilience Grants - open for applications

The Community Resilience Grants scheme is available for eligible charities, voluntary organisations, social enterprises and parish councils.   

Funding for revenue and capital projects is...

Business Development Grants - open for applications

Do you want to develop your business but need help with funding? Projects costing between £10,001 and £50,000 may be eligible for up to 50% grant funding via our Business Development Grant scheme.

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...

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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