About emda

East Midlands Development Agency (emda) is one of nine Regional Development Agencies in England, set up in 1999 to bring a regional focus to economic development. Our primary goal is to increase the economic growth of the region while reducing disparities between the East Midlands and other English regions.

Our key role is to be the strategic driver of sustainable economic development. We work in partnership with public, private and voluntary organisations to deliver the goals of the Regional Economic Strategy, which we produce on behalf of the region — which is why we are the catalyst for change in the East Midlands.

Our shared vision is that by 2020 the East Midlands will be a flourishing region. A region made up of growing and innovative businesses. A region where skilled people are employed in good quality jobs. A region where we all feel part of healthy, inclusive communities and live in thriving, attractive places.

What we can do for you

You could be living in the East Midlands and looking for a better job, better qualifications or training. You might be considering starting a business or already running one. Or perhaps you're thinking of investing or have an idea to improve the community you're living in. We could help you succeed.

Our website offers a wealth of information on what we do:

Business support and investment – we'll help you start a business, or help your business get more competitive

Innovation – we can help you turn good ideas into great earners

Employment, learning and skills – we´re developing a dynamic, flexible and skilled workforce to help businesses to thrive

Funding – our range of investment and funding programmes offer businesses large and small opportunities to start, grow and innovate

Sustainable development – we have cohesive transport, environmental and regeneration strategies to strengthen the economy and revitalise communities across the region

International trade and inward investment – we'll equip your business to go global and we'll encourage international business to come and invest here

Tourism and culture – we're promoting our region, attracting more visitors and increasing income from tourism, while playing an active part in ensuring the region benefits from the London 2012 Games

If you want to know any more about anything we do, simply email or call us – click on the Contact link to the left.