More than £2.2 billion of development opportunities will be put in front of global investors later this month.
Some 17 major schemes in Derby and Derbyshire will take centre stage in a showcase event running from November 24-26.
The trade and investment event is being led by the Midlands Engine Partnership, as part of the inaugural Midlands 海角视频 Forum for Growth.
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Marketing Derby is helping promote the portfolio with Derby City and Derbyshire County Councils both getting involved in pitching the opportunities during the showcase, which all takes place online.
Derby City Council has also produced a 26-page online Investment Prospectus and promo film.
John Forkin, managing director of Marketing Derby, said: “The coronavirus pandemic has led to the cancellation of the entire inward investment event calendar for 2020.
“This online forum will be the first opportunity to engage with investors and we are co-ordinating a proactive and positive profile for Derby and Derbyshire.”
The Derby schemes being promoted
– Derby’s Becketwell Regeneration project – value £200m
– Electric Rapid Transit Bus System – £60m
– Market Hall and Guildhall Theatre – £20.9m
– Assembly Rooms – TBC
– Eastern Gateway – TBC
– Derby Riverside Regeneration – £150m
– Castleward – £100m
– Nightingale Quarter – £150m
– St Peters Creative Ideas Demonstrator Unit – £1.69m
– City Centre Living Masterplan – TBC
– Blue and Green City – TBC
– Derby Ascend Business Support Programme – TBC
– Derby Citymaker Creative and Digital Businesses Project – £4.8m
– Derby Business School – £40m
– Smartparc Food Manufacturing Campus – £300m
– Infinity Park Derby – £200m
– South Derby Growth Zone – £1bn
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On day one, Coun Matthew Holmes, Derby City Council’s deputy leader and cabinet member for regeneration, planning and transportation, along with the city council’s chief executive, Paul Simpson, will deliver a presentation called Investing in Derby – 海角视频 Capital for Innovation.
On day two, Nicola Swaney, education outreach manager at Rolls-Royce, will be part of a panel discussion called Skills and Education – Building a Brighter Future, while Rachel North, strategic director for communities and place at Derby City Council, will make a pitch for the 100-acre Infinity Park Derby enterprise zone.
Finally, on day three, Coun Barry Lewis, leader of Derbyshire County Council and cabinet member for strategic leadership, culture and tourism, will join a panel discussion called Revitalising the Visitor Economy.
John Forkin said: “We are delighted to have secured slots for senior representation from both Derby City and Derbyshire County Councils, as well as for our largest employer, Rolls-Royce.
“As we look to move past the pandemic, investors are seeking assurance and the confidence to work with areas that have a vision and plan to change.
“Events like this are the beginning of that conversation and over 2021 we will be stepping up our activity both online and, eventually in face-to-face events once again.”
To view the full timetable and register your place, visit midlandsukforumforgrowth.co.uk.