March 30, 2023
Employment Law timetable – what do you need to know as an Employer?
Victoria gives an employment law update on recent/upcoming changes that you need to be aware of.
Business of Sport Conference – new speaker announcement
Team GB Olympic medallist, javelin thrower Goldie Sayers, has been confirmed as the latest speaker for the DIB ‘Business of Sport’ conference, which takes place on Thursday 7th September 2023 at the Emirates Lancashire County Cricket Stadium, Old Trafford, Manchester.
Growth Company boss outlines exciting West Midlands opportunities
Reflecting on the city regions recent delegation to property festival MIPIM, Neil outlined the range of opportunities that were now in the pipeline for Birmingham and the wider region, but also spelt out successes that have already been secured.
The Burlington Hotel
This week’s Venue of the Week is The Burlington Hotel, Birmingham. Offering guests a sophisticated, four-star base, the Burlington Hotel is conveniently located in the centre of the city of Birmingham.
Who Are Yer? – Rebecca Beglin
This week’s Who Are Yer? is Business Development Manager for Liverpool venues Mamasan and Pizza Punks and the Livercool Female Networker of the Year 2022, Rebecca Beglin.
Downtown is Twenty – Nick Irving
Nick Irving, Director at Howgate Sable reflects on twenty years of Downtown in Business.
Labour’s Scottish opportunity
Jim feels Labour have a chance of regaining seats in Scotland because of the Scot Nats poor record on services for which their new leader must take some of the blame.He also reports on a major shake up in local government in Cumbria.
God save us from gesture politics
As the government continues to over promise and under deliver on immigration, Frank McKenna expresses his contempt for the gesture politics he says the Conservatives are indulging in on an issue that is becoming increasingly important electorally.
Metro Mayor Buoyant Over City Region Future
The Liverpool City Region metro mayor Steve Rotheram gave a barnstorming performance at the Downtown in Business Breakfast Forum at INNSiDE Hotel earlier this week.
Leeds Boss Optimistic Despite Current Challenges
The chief executive of Leeds City Council, Tom Riordan, joined Downtown in Business for a special ‘Leaders Lunch’ Roundtable discussion at the fabulous Fazenda Restaurant.