
Celebrating Ed James at 50
This week, we’re proud to celebrate a milestone for one of our valued members, Ed James, who marks his 50th birthday with a powerful reflection on purpose, clarity and impact.
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This week, we’re proud to celebrate a milestone for one of our valued members, Ed James, who marks his 50th birthday with a powerful reflection on purpose, clarity and impact.

We are delighted that HPC are our Business of the month for March 2026. HPC is an award-winning national boutique HR and Health & Safety outsourcing consultancy.

We are delighted that Park Regis Birmingham is our Venue of the Month for March 2026. Park Regis Birmingham is a contemporary hotel offering luxury, comfort and versatility for both leisure stays and events.

Fazenda is delighted to present an unmissable Bordeaux Wine Dinner, designed as an intimate evening of exceptional pairings and unforgettable flavour.

Downtown in Business was delighted to host a private dinner with Birmingham City Council on Wednesday 17th February 2026, welcoming Managing Director Joanne Roney CBE to an intimate evening of discussion at the excellent Park Regis Birmingham.

Downtown in Business, the fast-growing, award winning private sector business network has today announced Rob Valentine will join as Chair of their Birmingham and West Midlands office.


We are delighted that Fazenda Birmingham are our Venue of the Month for February 2026. Located on the prestigious Colmore Row, Fazenda Birmingham sits at the very heart of the city’s financial district, offering a dining experience that is as impressive as its surroundings.

Birmingham Colmore and Southside District have announced a new partnership working agreement designed to help unlock major projects across the city centre.

Downtown in Business has said that 2026 represents a defining moment for Birmingham, urging the city to adopt a more assertive, outward-facing and growth-driven approach as it seeks to reset its image and re-establish itself as the undisputed economic hub of the West Midlands.

Birmingham Airport (BHX) ended 2025 on a high with a record month for passenger traffic in December. 943,889 passengers travelled through the airport in December 2025 – a 6.6% increase compared to the same period last year.

We are delighted that Park Regis Birmingham is our Venue of the Month for January 2026. Park Regis Birmingham is a contemporary hotel offering luxury, comfort and versatility for both leisure stays and events.