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Downtown in Business

The Red Weekender
Taking place across the final Premier League weekend of the season, The Red Weekender will feature a packed schedule of live shows, music performances, family events and more.

St Helens Buoyant at Downtown in Business Leaders Lunch
The atmosphere in the room was overwhelmingly positive, with many in the private sector praising the council’s proactive and results-driven approach.

England legend talks Mental Health with DIB in Brum
To mark Mental Health Awareness Week, Downtown in Business hosted a special roundtable lunch in Birmingham on Tuesday.

The Care Sector Bi-Annual Update – Care home operator takes on the Home Office and wins
The social care sector is becoming used to increased levels of scrutiny placed on it by the Home Office.