Welcome to the Derbyshire Enterprise Agency (DEA)

Starting a new business can be a daunting prospect but Derbyshire Enterprise Agency (DEA) has more than 25 years experience of helping small firms to survive and prosper as well as assisting enterprising individuals to get their business idea off the ground.

DEA offers business start-ups in Derbyshire a wide range of support services, including:

- Advice and information
- Mentoring and guidance
- Business training and development workshops
- Networking events
- Managed workspace
(Brian Clough Business Centre, Derby)

A wholly owned subsidiary of Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire Chamber of Commerce, DEA employs a team of experienced and accredited business advisers and delivers business start-up services across Derbyshire

As well as working with this national network, it has established close links with partners in Derbyshire to ensure new businesses in Derbyshire get off to the best possible start. For a full list of partners click here.

Services can be accessed at a number of key locations such as the Agricultural Business Centre in Bakewell, George Holmes Business Centre in Swadlincote, municipal buildings in Glossop, Bolsover, Ripley and the Buxton.

Formerly known as Derby and Derbyshire Business Venture Limited, the organisation changed its name in 2006 to reflect the countywide business support it now provides.