Restoring history: Cordia Blackswan completes heritage redevelopment
09/09/2022
Cordia Blackswan has restored a piece of Jewellery Quarter history with the completion of phase one of its heritage development, The Gothic.
Azets Midlands adds to senior management team as part of wider growth strategy
09/09/2022
Azets has demonstrated its commitment to grow its network with two appointments, seven senior promotions, 34 internal promotions and 28 trainees joining the Midlands team.
A week in America | 09 September 2022
08/09/2022
This week Martin looks at the business of sport and how US sports investors are able to make the most of their sporting assets.
Are we doing enough?
08/09/2022
Victoria explains the simple steps that we can all take to make a difference with Mental Health in the workplace.
West Midlands Growth Company boss to address DIB audience
08/09/2022
Downtown in Business will be joined by the Chief Executive of the West Midlands Growth Company, Neil Rami, for an exclusive roundtable lunch on Thursday 20th October at The Botanist, sponsoed by Conduent.
Prepare your business for the proposed upcoming Employment legislation
08/09/2022
Join DIB in association with High Performance Consultancy as we explore how businesses can adapt to the ‘new’ post-COVID world with the latest updaets in HR, Employment Law, and Health & Safety.
Coming soon: A new series of the ‘Downtown Den’ podcast
03/09/2022
The Downtown Den podcast will return in October with an eclectic range of guests talking to our chief executive and group chairman Frank McKenna about their career journey, their highs and lows, their challenges, and their tips for success.
A week in America | 02 September 2022
02/09/2022
Martin looks at President Biden’s announcement to forgive up to $10,000 in student loans and explores why the system is fundamentally broken.
Business needs government action now
01/09/2022
As we approach the final months of 2022, many businesses are in crisis. Frank McKenna suggests a package of measures that the new Prime Minister may consider to get them- and her- through the winter when she takes office next week.
Property conference postponed due to rail strike
01/09/2022
The Downtown in Business national Property and Regeneration conference that was due to take place in Birmingham on 15th September has been postponed. A new date of Thursday 9th February has been announced for the event, following the announcement of a national rail dispute that is due to take place on the original date.
Is Johnson really gone?
01/09/2022
On his return from a summer break, Jim examines the real possibility of Boris Johnson attempting a comeback.
Educating kids for the future – change is needed now
25/08/2022
Steve Coulter from The Tony Blair Institute for Global Change, on why the UK’s education system is outdated and what can be done to provide children with the tools succeed in the future.