On Monday 15th September 2025 Downtown in Business, in collaboration with the West Midlands Combined Authority, will host a high-profile Parliamentary Reception on the iconic Terrace at the House of Commons to present the region’s Growth Plan
The event will bring together influential business leaders, investors, and policymakers from across Birmingham, Coventry, Wolverhampton, and the wider West Midlands City-Region. It will serve as a key platform to champion the region’s economic ambitions and foster direct engagement between regional businesses and national decision-makers, including MPs and Ministers.
Richard Parker, Mayor of the West Midlands, will headline the reception, unveiling his ambitious vision to drive investment, innovation, and inclusive growth, positioning the West Midlands as a leading force in the UK economy.
Richard Parker, Mayor of the West Midlands, said:
“I’m looking forwards to taking the West Midlands Growth Plan to Parliament – we’re going to make sure our region’s voice is heard at the heart of government.
“This isn’t just another launch, it’s a statement of intent. We’re showing that the West Midlands is ready to lead on the national stage again – with a serious, deliverable plan to grow our economy, create good jobs and put money back into people’s pockets.
“For too long, our region was overlooked while others pulled ahead. That changes now.”
The event will be the Parliamentary Launch of the West Midlands Growth Plan. The West Midlands Growth Plan is built around five high-growth clusters central to the region’s future economy:
- Life Sciences and Health Tech
- Digital and AI
- Professional and Financial Services
- Advanced Manufacturing and Electric Vehicles (EV)
- Clean Tech and Smart Energy Systems
For more detail on the Growth Plan and its focus on innovation and cluster development, visit: WMCA Growth Plan – High Growth Clusters
The reception underscores the West Midlands’ determination to reassert its leadership in economic development and to create a prosperous, future-facing regional economy.
The headline sponsor for this event is Aston University
