Reddit vs Goliath
Downtown Finance Director, Ollie Hall, talks us through the current David vs Goliath situation going on between Wall Street and Reddit.
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Solihull ride-hailing business drives recruitment ahead of National Apprenticeship Week
Solihull-based business, UVA UK has kickstarted a recruitment drive and created 10 new job roles for aspiring apprenticeships and young people across the region to support local employment and emerging talent.
Fundraising business platform makes international debut
A unique online community platform has launched today, providing specialist fundraising and income generation support for charities, schools, clubs and community projects. The first of its kind for the international Third Sector, the membership platform Fundraisrs aims to connect, inform, and advise those looking to bolster their organisation’s income.
Springfields employees’ support for lung cancer research tissue bank
A charity funded project enabling more local research into the better diagnosis and treatment of lung cancer has won the backing of Preston company Springfields Fuels Limited, owned by Westinghouse.
Downtown Den #134 // Farewell Frank, Exclusive Roundtable with the CEO of the Combined Authority
The retiring Chief Executive of the Liverpool Combined Authority, Frank Rogers, along with a select group of DIB members, joined Downtown CEO Frank McKenna to talk about his brilliant career and how he thinks the city will come back fighting into 2021. This event was sponsored by Merseyrail.
Birmingham Museums Launches BIRMINGHAM MUSEUMS ON DEMAND, giving worldwide digital access to the fascinating stories behind Birmingham’s collections
Birmingham Museums has today launched Birmingham Museums On Demand, a brand-new digital service making the fascinating stories behind Birmingham’s collections available online to watch anytime, anywhere in the world.
Calls for West Midlands youngsters to get involved in new 5G youth engagement programme
West Midlands 5G is looking for six youngsters, aged 18-24, to take part in 5G in 5 Days – the testbed’s new youth engagement programme.
Switch Hospitality Management Launch Brand New Website
Switch Hospitality Management is thrilled to announce the launch of their brand new website. SWHM has grown significantly through the pandemic and the team have now decided to expand their management services to other business owners.
Kennedys to open Leeds office with 36 strong insurance team
Kennedys continues to grow in 2021, with the acquisition of Langleys’ insurance team. This sees Kennedys opening an office in Leeds, their 12th in the UK and 42nd globally.
Birmingham agency raises £3,000 for local charities
A Birmingham content marketing agency has raised £3,000 for three local charities over December and January by lacing up their walking boots and getting active.
AG Motivation
Andy Grant is the fastest single leg amputee in the world, following being blown up in Afghanistan over 10 years ago. Andy now goes round giving motivational speeches, workshops and presentations in the hope to inspire and motivate all.
Business District Seeks Evidence for Future Study
Colmore Business District has launched a Call for Evidence as part of The Future Business District, a unique study to inform its response to long term recovery from the Covid-19 pandemic.