
Rob Valentine Joins DIB Birmingham and West Midlands
Downtown in Business, the fast-growing, award winning private sector business network has today announced Rob Valentine will join as Chair of their Birmingham and West Midlands office.

Downtown in Business, the fast-growing, award winning private sector business network has today announced Rob Valentine will join as Chair of their Birmingham and West Midlands office.

Downtown in Business, in partnership with Starship, is bringing together leading investors, developers, city leaders, and innovators for a high-impact briefing ahead of MIPIM — the world’s premier real estate and investment festival.

The competition invites pupils to create original artwork that explores a range of concepts from the world of health and life sciences innovation.

Expect FREE golf, AR darts, drinks, food and live entertainment, Ghetto Golf style.

Liverpool could receive added £10m investment to make the city a more attractive proposition, with its city centre squares restored.

The new projects span restaurant groups, charities and cultural destinations, showcasing Poke Marketing’s breadth of expertise.

The results, covering the period from May 2024 to April 2025, mark the firm’s fifth consecutive year of revenue growth and demonstrate continued delivery against its long-term strategic growth objectives.

Over the next 12 months, Davies Partnership will be marking this milestone by sharing memories from across the years, highlighting the people who have shaped the practice, and celebrating with a series of activities and events – culminating in a special anniversary celebration.

Liverpool Engineers and Building Surveyors strengthens the senior leadership team with appointment of Chartered Building Surveyor Daron Williams.

On Wednesday 11th February 2026 Downtown in Business welcomed senior business leaders and stakeholders to an exclusive Leaders Lunch at Chester Zoo, featuring Steve Purdham, for a wide-ranging discussion on regional growth, innovation and leadership.

On Tuesday 10th February 2026 Downtown in Business welcomed Liam Robinson, Leader of Liverpool City Council, to a senior Leaders Lunch at Restaurant Bar & Grill, bringing together members of the business community for discussion on leadership, partnership and the city’s future direction. The event was sponsored by Mindflow.

Downtown in Business, in association with the Northern Power Towns group, will host a parliamentary reception in Westminster on the afternoon of Wednesday 22nd April, with a host of top speakers confirmed to address the event.