A week in America | 3 December 2021
02/12/2021
Martin Liptrot shares his thoughts about the recent stumbles in the US stock market and what the year ahead could look like…
DIB hosts first Wolverhampton event
02/12/2021
Downtown in Business hosted its first event in Wolverhampton this week. City of Wolverhampton Council Leader, Cllr Ian Brookfield, and Chief Executive Tim Johnson joined an exclusive Roundtable discussion of Investors and Developers at the state-of-the-art Springfield University Campus on Thursday morning.
Boardroom RACE Code aims to turn diversity dial
02/12/2021
The RACE Code, which has been adopted by thirty organisations in the last year, officially launched on Wednesday 1st December 2021.
New from the Dishoom store: deliciously charming gifts and keepsakes
02/12/2021
The Masala Dabba, Chai Caddy, Chutneys, Meal Kits and more – a selection of Dishoom favourites for nationwide delivery by Christmas
Change consultancy bolsters growth strategy with framework wins
30/11/2021
Birmingham-based change consultancy, Entec Si, is eyeing strong growth in 2022 after securing a position on two prestigious public sector procurement frameworks and making a new strategic partnership.
V12 Vehicle Finance on recruitment drive following robust used car market
30/11/2021
Vehicle Finance (V12VF) – powered by Secure Trust Bank – has created ten new sales roles in 2021 (to-date), including five internal promotions, to keep up with the robust demand for used cars and motor finance.
The Rolling Mill fires up for opening in Birmingham’s Jewellery Quarter
30/11/2021
This year’s most hotly anticipated independent restaurant in Birmingham, The Rolling Mill, has announced it will be opening its doors from Friday 26th November. Having already given the city a taste of what’s in store with its exclusive delivery menu available via Deliveroo last month, the JQ bar and restaurant will be dishing up a fresh take on European flavours and classics with a vintage twist.
VWV’s Birmingham office continues to expand
29/11/2021
National law firm VWV has recently strengthened its corporate, commercial and immigration practices by three appointments in its Birmingham office at Brindleyplace.
‘Building back better’ – the future is flexible
29/11/2021
The UK Government’s 2019 manifesto committed to encourage flexible working and consult on making it the default unless employers have good reasons not to. Subsequently, the COVID-19 pandemic has had a dramatic impact on working patterns, resulting in a shift to homeworking for much of the working population.
Chris Cheap steps in as Regional Managing Director for Avison Young Leeds office
26/11/2021
Effective 1st January 2022, Chris Cheap, MD UK Regions, will become Regional Managing Director for Avison Young’s Leeds office as Claire Paraskeva hands over the position to focus on her Principal role within the firm’s Business Rates team.
Foundation invests £42k in local projects tackling addiction in the region
26/11/2021
Leading grants-giving charity, Heart of England Community Foundation, is investing support in local drug and alcohol abuse services in order to help tackle the West Midlands addiction crisis. Since the COVID-19 pandemic, the charity has awarded six grants across the region, providing over £42,000 to projects fighting substance abuse and addiction issues.
Coming to a bus stop near you…
25/11/2021
There’s a quiet revolution taking place, which you might not be aware of, and it’s primarily focused on the good old bus.