On Tuesday 4th November 2025 Downtown in Business hosted the Change Makers Live Summit at Aston University , bringing together senior leaders from business, policy, and academia to explore how innovation, governance, and technology are driving the West Midlands’ economic future.
Frank, Jim, Jo and Kevin discuss the country’s racism problem, Andrew Mountbatten Windsor, the Chancellor’s housing issue, and reflect on Kemi Badenoch’s one year as leader of the Tories.
We are delighted that Novotel Birmingham City Centre is our Business of the month for November 2025.
We are delighted that Aston University are our business of the month for November 2025. They are one of the UK’s most respected institutions. Aston University is internationally recognised for its excellence in research, world-class teaching, and strong collaborations with industry, government, and commerce.
We like to pretend hospitality just lives in hotels, restaurants, and conference centres. Yet, we all know, it doesn’t.
In this captivating conversation DIB boss Frank McKenna, Jan shares her career and journey in hospitality, some of the advice she would give to anyone looking to join the hospitality industry and explains her role in the hotel.
Downtown in Business believes that the proposed changes risk creating additional costs, uncertainty, and bureaucracy for small businesses that are already facing rising inflation, increased regulation, and economic uncertainty.
The partnership offers fans and guests a unique opportunity to experience Brad’s food in an exciting new setting.
Keyes is calling on other industry leaders to take concrete action before the skills gap becomes unbridgeable.
Ten years ago, Downtown in Business opened its doors in Birmingham with a simple ambition: to bring together the city’s most dynamic leaders, innovators, and influencers to shape its future. A decade on, the city has changed beyond recognition.
Stallard Kane, an experienced HR and Health & Safety Consultancy, has today announced an exciting new partnership with leading HR and H&S software provider oneHR.
In this fascinating conversation DIB boss Frank McKenna and Tomas discuss his journey into the hospitality industry, some of the lessons he has learned along the way and his vision and plans for the future of Fazenda.
