What a Pop Concert Taught Me About Hospitality
31/10/2025
We like to pretend hospitality just lives in hotels, restaurants, and conference centres. Yet, we all know, it doesn’t.
Season 5. Episode 2. | Hospitality | Hope Street Hotel
31/10/2025
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 warns that new Employment Rights Bill will hurt small firms and stifle growth
30/10/2025
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.
Michelin-starred chef Brad Carter partners with Aston Villa’s 150 club
24/10/2025
The partnership offers fans and guests a unique opportunity to experience Brad’s food in an exciting new setting.
Sutcliffe CEO Warns of Engineering Skills Crisis – Calls for Proactive Industry Action at their 40th Birthday at Hill Dickinson Stadium
24/10/2025
Keyes is calling on other industry leaders to take concrete action before the skills gap becomes unbridgeable.
DIB in Birmingham: A Decade of Change
23/10/2025
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 and oneHR Announce Groundbreaking Partnership to Transform Health & Safety Support
21/10/2025
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.
Season 5. Episode 1. | Hospitality | Fazenda
17/10/2025
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.
Leaders Lunch with Birmingham City Council’s Deputy CEO
16/10/2025
On Thursday 16th October 2025, Downtown in Business hosted an exclusive Leaders Lunch at the Hyatt Birmingham, welcoming Rishi Shori, Deputy Chief Executive Officer of Birmingham City Council.
An Evening with Ben Foster
16/10/2025
Come and meet one of the most popular figures in British football, a man who kept between the posts for Manchester United (where he won two League Cups), Watford, Birmingham (where he also won the League Cup), West Bromwich, famously at Wrexham and for England.
Experienced Avison Young professional takes planning leadership role in the Midlands
16/10/2025
Avison Young has reshuffled its Midlands leadership team with experienced professional Tim Evans taking the position of Head of Planning following Nick Hardy’s decision to focus on other areas of the business.
“Mandate the Digital Skills Passport for Public Sector Construction,” urges new national campaign
09/10/2025
A new campaign calling for digital skills passports to be mandatory on all publicly-funded construction and infrastructure projects launched today on the 9th October 2025