The Derbyshire Enterprise Agency is currently developing a new programme of business support workshops for start-up and pre-start businesses. Some of the activities it is planning include a number of themed "how to" workshops, to give people interested in becoming self-employed the knowledge and skills they need to start their own business.

UK GDP in Q4 2011 down -0.2% in the quarter, up 0.8% in the year Commenting on the preliminary GDP estimates for Q4 2011, which were published today by the Office for National Statistics*, George Cowcher, Chief Executive of the Derbyshire and Nottin...

Commenting on the findings of the Centre For Cities' flagship Cities Outlook 2012 report, George Cowcher, Chief Executive of the Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire Chamber of Commerce, said: "The figures quoted in this report about Derby having the highe...

John Foxcroft, Chairman of Derby-based engineering firm Garrandale Ltd, has retired from the Board of the Derbyshire Enterprise Agency (DEA). A passionate supporter of local business and enterprise, Mr Foxcroft has served on the DEA Board for 15 years and also retires as its Chairman.

160 retail regulations scrapped Good start, but change must go further Commenting on the announcement today by the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills regarding the Red Tape Challenge and the removal of regul...

Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire Chamber of Commerce today calls on Government to exempt new businesses from forthcoming pension reforms and other employment regulations placed on sole traders to encourage them to take on their first employee.

The search for the most talented and successful local businesswomen gets underway next week with the launch of the Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire Chamber of Commerce’s Enterprising Women Excellence Awards. The annual awards will be split into six categories and aim to recognise inspirational and hard working women from across the...

Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire Chamber of Commerce is calling for simpler, quicker planning decisions, better access to trade finance and measures to make it easier for firms to recruit and export as part of a campaign to make 2011 a year for business growth.

A Derbyshire organisation designed to help new businesses get off to a flying start has strengthened its board with the appointment of four new non-executive directors. Derbyshire Enterprise Agency (DEA) delivers the Business Link Start-up Service across the county and the new appointments will bring a wealth of experience to the organisation as it strives to further improve the support it offers.

Over 680 new jobs have been created in Derbyshire during the past year with the help of an organisation which provides advice and support to firms through the Business Link Start-up Service. During the last financial year, Derbyshire Enterprise Agency (DEA) helped almost 500 new businesses - a significant achievement in the current economic climate according to DEA Chairman John Foxcroft.