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Downtown Den Podcast #004 | Birmingham is staying strong


West Midlands to Showcase Ambitious Growth Strategy at DIB Parliamentary Reception
On Monday 15th September 2025 Downtown in Business, in collaboration with the West Midlands Combined Authority, will host a high-profile Parliamentary Reception on the iconic Terrace at the House of Commons to present the region’s Growth Plan

LCR In a Day
Knowledge Quarter Liverpool (KQ Liverpool) is proud to announce a bold and inspiring fundraising challenge led by its CEO, Colin Sinclair, who will run 50 miles across all six boroughs of the Liverpool City Region in just one day.

An Exclusive Evening: Meet LFC Legend Phil Thompson at The Club House, Liverpool!
An unmissable event for every Liverpool FC fan: an intimate and exclusive evening with Reds icon, Phil Thompson.

Breeze Development
We are delighted that Breeze Development are our latest Business of the Week. Breeze Development are strategists, creatives and producers who share a passion for creating attractive branding and effective digital marketing.