What’s coming up in September 2022
Downtown boss, Frank McKenna, outlines some of the highlights for DIB’s September 2022 event calendar.
The making of Monro: exclusive art exhibition launches in Birmingham
Property developer Cordia Blackswan has worked closely with pop artist Nicholas Monro to open a free dedicated gallery exhibition in the Jewellery Quarter.
Tourism stats back on the rise
New figures have shown that although the pandemic continued to hugely effect tourism last year – there is a steady recovery starting.
Recession risks are rising: What do international businesses need to know?
As we witness the largest interest rate shock of the past 20 years, signs of a new regime shift from inflation to recession are emerging.
Grant Thornton appoints new head of commercial audit for Birmingham team
Leading business and financial advisory firm Grant Thornton UK LLP has appointed Matt Buckingham as Head of Commercial Audit in Birmingham.
Corporate Finance and Real Estate Advisory company secures multi million pound funding line
Corporate Finance and Real Estate Advisory firm Harrogate International Advisory have announced that they have secured a multimillion pound funding line from a Private Family Office, which will be known as ‘Harrogate Private Property Fund’.
Downtown’s Day with Sir Keir Starmer MP
Downtown in Business hosted a number of events during the Labour Party Leader’s visit to Liverpool in which he gave a key speech on business and the economy.
Going Underground – The £330m annual dividend if we get HS2 right
Private sector lobby group Downtown in Business, in partnership with Bruntwood and RDPR , is hosting a special Leaders Lunch event to press the case for the department of transport to revise its designs for the next phase of HS2.
Commonwealth Games – What Next?
Monday 8th August, Birmingham closed the Commonwealth Games 2022 in spectacular fashion, culminating on what had been an incredible eleven days for the city and wider city region. DIB will be joined by the chief executive of the games, Ian Reid, to discuss the legacy, the investment opportunities and what next at our second annual Talking ‘Bout Regeneration conference in September.
Starship Group move manufacturing operation to Wirral Waters
Net zero modular housing manufacturer, Starship Group, has announced the move of its offsite manufacturing facility to the Mobil Building at Wirral Waters’ Mea Park.
Title Productions works alongside Liverpool University Hospital to foster recruitment and growth
Title Productions had the privilege of filming for Liverpool University Hospital recently! 🏥 🎥
THOUSANDS OF FREE GIFTS TO BE GIVEN AWAY BY MERSEYRAIL
Thousands of free gifts are being given away to passengers on Merseyrail over the next few days, as train staff hand out vouchers worth up to £150.