
Rob Valentine Joins DIB Birmingham and West Midlands
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.
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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.


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Downtown in Business are delighted that Fazenda Birmingham are our Venue of the Month for December 2025. Located on the prestigious Colmore Row, Fazenda Birmingham is in the heart of the financial district.