PLAYING A PEAKY BLINDER!
18/09/2025
A sense of gloom about the economic prospects is not shared by the West Midlands. That’s Jim’s conclusion having attended two great Downtown events in the last week.
DIB Showcases the Future of the West Midlands
18/09/2025
We were delighted to host our Parliamentary Reception at the Houses of Parliament earlier this week, in collaboration with the West Midlands Combined Authority, to present the new West Midlands Growth Plan
DIB to Welcome West Midlands Delegates to House of Commons Next Week
10/09/2025
Next Monday, 15th September 2025, Downtown in Business (DIB), in collaboration with the West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA), will host a high-profile Parliamentary Reception on the Terrace at the House of Commons to present the West Midlands Growth Plan.
West Midlands to Showcase Ambitious Growth Strategy at DIB Parliamentary Reception
23/07/2025
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
West Midlands Leads UK Regions in Attracting Global Investment
02/07/2025
Mayor Richard Parker has welcomed a significant rise in employment opportunities across the West Midlands, as new figures reveal the region has become the leading UK destination outside London for foreign direct investment
West Midlands Gains £120m Boost from Business and Tourism Scheme
19/06/2025
The West Midlands economy has seen a £120 million uplift thanks to a business and tourism support initiative led by the West Midlands Combined Authority.
New Tram Link to Drive Jobs and Growth in East Birmingham’s Sports Quarter
05/06/2025
The West Midlands Combined Authority has announced a significant development in Birmingham’s transportation infrastructure. A new tram line is set to be constructed, linking East Birmingham to the city centre.
West Midlands delegation unveils investment opportunities at global property event
17/03/2022
The West Midlands MIPIM delegation addressed global investors at the UK Government Pavilion at the international property conference in Cannes earlier this week, unveiling transformational investment opportunities from right across the UK’s largest regional economy, with a particular focus on accelerating the regions ambitious net zero agenda.
Women’s organisations challenge mayoral candidates on gender equality. First West Midlands Hustings
05/03/2021
Ahead of International Women’s Day, West Midlands Women’s Voice with support of gender equality campaigning charity the Fawcett Society, is asking all Mayoral candidates to commit to a more equal future in the region for women and girls.
Has Devolution stalled?
29/04/2019
Steve Walker, director at ART Business Loans answers the question has Devolution stalled?
West Midlands businesses experience early arrival of HS2 benefits
05/04/2019
Companies across the West Midlands are benefiting from the HS2 infrastructure project, ahead of its arrival in 2026, by accessing tailored funding streams to grow their businesses, delivering new jobs across the region.