John Forkin MBE
@John_Forkin
MD of Marketing Derby Ltd. Inward investment. Cities. DCFC. My glass is half-full.
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Busy times in Derbados - as evidenced by our own Robin Johnson
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Your chance to meet authors such as James O'Brien Polly Toynbee Alison Weir Dan Cruickshank & many more - the Derby Book Festival gets better each year, thanks to support from the likes of Geldards LLP University of Derby & of course Marketing Derby marketingderby.co.uk/news/law-firm-…
We should never take these Rolls-Royce wins for granted, especially creating a new customer, this time in India.
Great news for jobs in Derby & UK export👌
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At the House of Lords today for the University of Derby Business School event - a ‘watershed’ moment according to Chancellor William Burlington & the energy in the room made it feel that way.
University of DerbyVC vision is ‘industry-engaged at heart of city’. A £70m investment opening 2025 👌
One city, one club Derby County - the pain of admin, 21points, relegation, march & campaign, days from oblivion. Clowes Developments rescue, rebirth & rebuild. We all did our bit. I can’t better Ed Dawes -
‘TRULY MADLY DERBY’
Regeneration personified. A stunning scheme, delivered by the passionate teams Wavensmere Homes
& Clowes Developments - both Marketing Derby Bondholders shaping our city of the future👌
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Thanks to Derby County invitation to the season awards… great event, incredibly positive vibe - reflecting a club back on the up & happy to play its part in broader Team Derby campaigns eg. supporting Alstom UK & Ireland 🐏👌
A massive & very welcome international investment into SmartParc Ltd Derby by HelloFresh UK - more jobs coming soon too 👌
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Positive vibe at today’s Rail Forum Parliament gig under a moody London sky. Big cross party call out for Alstom UK & Ireland deal & future rail investment pipeline. Thomas More, Guy Fawkes & Charles 1st all tried in Westminster Hall, dripping with history & more 👀
Trip over to Notts for Derbyshire Live East Midlands Combined County Authority
Mayoral candidate debate ahead of important 2nd May vote.
Nice to see some Marketing Derby Bondholder activity too Bowmer+Kirkland 🏗️
So, it looks like Alstom UK & Ireland & Department for Transport have reached a deal that saves the factory. We can't keep doing this and must apply learning, not least a rail supply strategy. Big thanks for contributions to the campaign - read the full story here 👇
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Turning up the heat this week by pressing UK Prime Minister to intervene & approve 5 much needed trains and save the Alstom UK & Ireland Derby plant.
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Fantastic support from Derby County & 30,000 fans for jobs Alstom UK & Ireland Clear message to UK Prime Minister &
Department against Transport (Parody) from Team Derby…
SAVE OUR TRAINS & DO THE DEAL!
Normally, this city just gets on with the job... but when we feel injustice we come together to fight our case. Just done an Alstom UK & Ireland piece on BBC Derby & great to see Derbyshire Live join the campaign... 💪🚆
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Astonishing listening for anyone interested in Derby, rail or just UKplc.
Today, Marketing Derby starts recruiting support to tackle this threat to jobs, companies & future taxes 👌