The Bond is coming…
15/12/2022
The Digbeth Estate is set to re-launch The Bond on Fazeley Street, Digbeth, as a home for the best creative talent in the West Midlands.
‘Change Makers Live’ Conference 2023
15/12/2022
Some of the brightest and most innovative thinkers in the UK will offer their thoughts on the challenges facing business, the economy, and the country, at the inaugural DIB national Business Innovation conference.
Toughing it out
15/12/2022
The government seems to have decided to tough it out as multiple strikes hit the country. Jim is critical of both parties approach to the problem that has echoes in the last century.
Trains are on strike – How can you tell?
15/12/2022
The rail Unions have announced a series of strikes during the Christmas period. But, such has been the chaotic state of the railways in the north of England for months now, Frank McKenna asks ‘how can we tell?’
Downtown Den Season Two – Winning Women
14/12/2022
The Downtown Den podcast will return in the New Year – with season two focussing on successful female leaders from across the country.
Birmingham Business Raises £64,000 donation for Homeless Support Service
12/12/2022
SIFA Fireside’s Michael McMillan, Melissa Roche, Natalie Allen with Colemans’ Mark Coleman Birmingham demolition contractor Colemans celebrated 60 years in business with a £64,000 donation to local charity.
Renowned ‘Colmore Food Festival’ returning for its 10th year
12/12/2022
The much-loved Colmore Food Festival is making a return to Birmingham for its 10th anniversary in July 2023.
Acorns Children’s Hospice Announces New CEO
09/12/2022
Acorns Children’s Hospice announced that Trevor Johnson has been appointed as the charity’s new Chief Executive.
Birmingham HS2 Forum
09/12/2022
Following our HS2 Parliamentary Reception and forum with Manchester Council Leaders in 2022, Downtown in Business will host our next HS2 focused event on Monday 23rd January 2023.
Jim Hancock: A life in politics
09/12/2022
In this episode, Downtown boss Frank McKenna chats with our Political Editor Jim Hancock as he takes us on a whirlwind tour of his career covering politics across the UK for over five decades.
Flexible working to be a day one right to request – happy or not?
08/12/2022
The Government have announced their plan to make flexible working a day one right to request. Here Victoria outlines everything you need to know about the changes.