Derby show sees fund launch and signs of an upturn
Published: 2010-05-21 08:12:10
Over 500 property and business investment professionals were given an insight into the city’s prospects at the Derby Property and Business Investment Show, at Pride Park, on Tuesday 11th May.
The event included a seminar at which Derby City Council chief executive Adam Wilkinson introduced a £10 million regeneration fund for developers to access "with no specific criteria - come and tell us how we can help move projects forward".
A leisure fund is also being established to develop regional attractions such as an Olympics-standard swimming pool and velodrome "to help regenerate the city on the most difficult sites", said Wilkinson (pictured, right)
During the seminar Cushman and Wakefield associate Tim Carnegie described what cities have to do to attract new businesses - indicating that Derby's recent office devleopments could be a significant factor in making the city "ready to go" for investors. The "green agenda" meant offering employees public transport to work was becoming increasingly imporetant, he added, favouring city centre locations over out-of-town offices.
"This was a hugely successful day with record numbers of visitors and for the first time in two years actual deals done on the day," said event organiser Martin Freeman. "We can feel the industry starting to return to more viable levels."
Next year’s Derby Property and Business Investment Show is on Wednesday 11th May 2011. Delegate entry at all Property and Business Investment events are free of charge and online booking is through the Business Shows website. Exhibitor enquiries are welcomed on 0775 466 4523 or direct to the organiser at martin.freeman@showbizgroup.co.uk.
