


Maggie Grogan promoted to Midlands MD
Maggie Grogan, development director at nationwide placemaker, Muse, has been promoted to Managing Director – Midlands, in recognition of her major contribution to both the business in the North West and its growth in the Midlands.

Colmore BID appointed to support Lawrence Barton, NTE Champion for Birmingham
Colmore BID is delighted to announce that it has been appointed to support Lawrence Barton, the Night-Time Economy (NTE) Champion for Birmingham, who has been tasked with advocating on behalf of businesses operating late at night.

R&D tax reliefs revamp questioned
Government proposals to streamline the research and development (R&D) tax relief system have been called into question by top 10 accountancy firm Azets.

BHX receives global carbon accreditation
Birmingham Airport (BHX)’s decarbonisation plan has been benchmarked by an international aviation body.

The Downtown Den Podcast. Season Three. The Business of Sport – David Thompson
In the latest instalment of the Downtown Den Podcast, co-founder of VSI Executive Education Andy McIntyre in joined by former Liverpool, Coventry and Blackburn Rovers footballer David Thompson.

Who Are Yer? – Jo Henney
In this week’s ‘Who Are Yer?’ we get to know Jo Henney, CEO of Nugent.


DIB to partner at Major Business Conference ‘Trade Unlocked’
A national business conference ‘Trade Unlocked’, which will take place at the NEC Birmingham on Tuesday 20th June 2023, is being supported by Downtown in Business.

Fazenda Rodizio Bar and Grill – UKREiiF Conference
With UKREiiF being held in Leeds on 16th-18th May 2023, Downtown in Business would like to offer its connections an exclusive guest experience at one of Leeds’s most renowned restaurants.


The Downtown Den Podcast. Season Three. The Business of Sport – David Murray
In the latest episode of the Downtown Den podcast, Andy McIntyre from VSI Executive Education speaks with sports broadcasting specialist David Murray.