Derby City Council would like to invite you to an event to launch its Ascend programme - a new £5m growth and financial support scheme to help scale up your business.

Opening comments will be provided by Paul Simpson, CEO Derby City Council and Prof. Kath Mitchell Vice-Chancellor, University of Derby.

Presentations will then be given by Gareth O'Donovan, Head of Economic Growth, Derby City Council and two businesses in the Ascend portfolio.

And finally, there will be an opportunity for questions and answers from attendees.

So, please join us to discover all of the potential benefits that could be available and let's work together to make businesses thrive in Derby.

Date: Monday 19th July

Timings:

• 9.30am - arrival, networking (Covid safe!) and refreshments

• 10:15am - presentations and Q&A

• 11:15am - networking

• 12pm - finish

Venue: Bustler Market, The Chocolate Factory, John Street, Derby, DE1 2QDParking: On street (payable) and nearby NCP car parks