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.
We are delighted that AtkinsRéalis are our Business of the Month for January 2026. AtkinsRéalis, a world-leading design, engineering and project management organization.
Join us for a pre-conference lunch with Angela Barnicle, Director of City Development at Leeds City Council, as we welcome delegates to the city ahead of UKREiiF. INVITE ONLY
We are delighted that Millennium Point are our latest Business of the Week. Millennium Point is a landmark public building and multi-award-winning conference and events venue in the east side of Birmingham city centre.
The figures are on the back of a strategy set in 2023, when revenues were £15m, to double in size by 2026 and the organisation is firmly on track.
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.
For one night only, attendees were transported back to the 1980s with a retro disco experience, themed event village and a high energy Zumba warm-up.
Ward Hadaway confirm the appointment of corporate partner Nik Tunley as Head of Corporate following Ward Hadaway’s merger with The Endeavour Partnership.
Join Downtown in Business for an exclusive conversation with Joanne Roney as part of our ‘In Conversation With’ series.
