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Brand Storytelling for Good
10 February 2026
Chesterfield
Collective. is coming to Chesterfield
13 January 2026
Batch House, Chestfield
Paper Starlights
Paper Starlights is a Chesterfield-based wholesaler, retailer, producer, distributor and decorator specialising in traditional handmade paper star decorations. They have been sharing the light since 1996. The company is a collaboration of two family businesses from India and the UK with a story that spans two generations and three decades of friendship.
Read MoreOddsocks Productions
Starting out as a company of clowns, Oddsocks Productions was set up by husband and wife team Elli and Andy and has played many roles over its 30+ year history.
Read MoreJim Cork wins Arts Council funding
One of Banks Mill’s newest tenants, Jim Cork, owner of Explore Studio, has recently been awarded the full sum of Arts Council Funding.
Read MoreCreate Growth Programme Derby/Derbyshire
September 2025 – January 2026
University of Derby
Think Plus Ink
Paul is the founder of Think Plus Ink. His Derbyshire-based branding agency has been running for 15 years. Paul was prompted to sign up for Create Growth after business plateaued.
Read MoreElle Decoration feature for Photography Bursary
Earlier this year, Derbyshire Makes (a countywide project led by Local and Arts Derbyshire) launched a photography bursary for designer-maker businesses with high quality product photography.
Read MoreJim Cork – One Year On
Catch up with Jim Cork, Graphic Designer, Illustrator and man of many creative hats after his first year at Banks Mill
Read MoreCreative Industry Day: Meet the Creative Experts
Creative Industry Day was a great way to kickstart the new year and to level up your creative business.
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