DIB’s KJ Clarke nominated for Networker of the Year at Phoenix Business Club Awards
31/10/2022
Our Head of Business Development and Events for Midlands and South, KJ Clarke, has been nominated for Networker of the year at the Phoenix Business Club The After Awards.
BHX electricity consumption down 10% on 2019 levels
31/10/2022
Birmingham Airport consumed 10% less electricity between April and September 2022 than in the same period in 2019, it was revealed today.
Place leaders from London and Birmingham elected to Chair Business Improvement District body
31/10/2022
New Co-Chairs will lead representation and evolution of the BID sector, which has contributed over £1bn of investment to places since 2005.
Ed James: Optimisim, Enthusiasm and Bouncing Back
28/10/2022
Ed James is a self-proclaimed lover of people and their stories. Experiencing his first taste for radio at the age of 12, Ed now boasts over 20 years of experience as a Heart Radio presenter. Born in Yorkshire, now an honorary Brummie and one of the city’s biggest ambassadors, he has a passion for all things Birmingham and its community spirit.
Shadow Treasury minister to speak at DIB dinner
27/10/2022
On Thursday 17th November 2022, Downtown in Business will host an exclusive dinner with Shadow Chief Secretary to the Treasury and Labour MP, Pat McFadden.
A week in America | 28 October 2022
27/10/2022
This week Martin looks at the ‘alternative universes’ promising to give US investors stellar performance and wonders whether the sky is the limit?
New Education Minister good news for Business
27/10/2022
The new Minster for Education, Gillian Keegan MP, is good news for business, according to DIB boss Frank McKenna.
Right to work checks – important changes Employers need to know
27/10/2022
The temporary measures for right to work checks came to an end on 1 October. It is really important that Employers understand how to conduct a right to work check, as they can face a civil penalty of up to £20,000 for employing an illegal worker.
North West test for the Rishi bounce
27/10/2022
There isn’t going to be a General Election, but the North West will see a significant test of how large that Labour lead is. Jim reviews the challenges and opportunities for the new Prime Minister.
Octopus Energy Generation backs Be.EV with up to £110m
27/10/2022
Octopus Energy Generation, one of Europe’s largest renewable energy investors, is earmarking up to £110m on behalf of its Sky fund (ORI SCSp) for Manchester-based public EV charging network Be.EV to scale and install new charge points across the UK.