Key employer warns of EU exit danger
“Uncertainty” over UK’s European role “being used against us.”
Growth in region’s business confidence
West Midlands manufacturing companies set to invest in capital equipment to meet demand.
Birmingyum snack boxes fly the flag at MIPIM
Delegates at next month’s international real estate show, MIPIM, will get a unique taste of Birmingham’s food scene when they tuck into snack boxes being flown over for the event.
Birmingham unveils huge HS2 redevelopment plan
Today, Birmingham City Council unveils the Birmingham Curzon HS2 Masterplan, which will see 141 hectares of the city centre transformed.
Birmingham goes Down Under to showcase latest business tourism campaign
Business tourism programme Meet Birmingham to take new ‘Where The World Meets’ campaign to Australia, USA and Europe in 2014.
Innovation Birmingham to launch West Midlands Regional Innovation Centre
A new regional hub focused on tackling climate change is being launched at the Innovation Birmingham Campus.
One Final Bon Voyage
Aviation enthusiasts descended on Birmingham last weekend for the final passenger flights of an iconic aeroplane. Steve Beauchampé reports.
Birmingham ranked in top 20 European Cities of the Future
City’s strategy to attract investment wins place in influential rankings .
Engineering apprentices off to meet German and Polish counterparts
A group of engineering apprentices from the Black Country are gearing up to work in Germany and Poland as part of a cultural exchange.
Flybe unveils major expansion at Birmingham
‘Magnificent Seven’ new routes set to boost airport’s business.
Brindleyplace celebrates best-ever Christmas
Record-breaking season for city development.
Local businesses amongst the highest risk takers in the UK
63% say that in order to win new business they are taking more risks now than before.
West Midlands company in finals of leading skills awards
Lean’s bid to be best in Britain.
Marketing chief applauds HS2 court decision
“The project needs to be pushed ahead without delay.”
Minister to headline Birmingham science summit
Milestone event for ICC.
Coventry conference demonstrates the business benefits of digital technology
Businesses in the region are being encouraged to find out more about the importance of the growing digital economy at a free event taking place at Coventry University in January.
Birmingham scheme to help business owners in key areas
Council boosts entrepreneurship throughout parts of the city.
Nissan boss leads double bill of motoring talks at Coventry University
Aim to “Inspire the next generation of talent.”
Franchise exhibition returns to NEC
If you’ve ever wondered about franchising, here’s your chance to find out.
Capita petition: Towards greater transparency
Sir Albert Bore tells Committee that he wanted to see the contract published: “Sooner rather than later.”
Contractors named for Mailbox redevelopment
Expasion set for completion in 2015.
Members added to Innovation Birmingham board
City business leaders will “drive entreprenurial community.”
Motorbikin’
Alan Clawley reminisces about his youth and a golden era of local engineering.
Digital Native plugs into Birmingham’s tech talent
Apprenticeships provider aiming to create 400 local jobs aided by the local talent pool and active business community.
Birmingham makes its mark in 2013
City enjoys record-breaking year across tourism and inward investment sectors.
Skills shop recruits for a ‘Range’ of jobs
95 jobs filled at local development.
Businesses invited to kick-start the New Year
Seminar aims to help city business chiefs.
Bristol Street renovation reaches completion
Commercial opportunities still available.
The Banks That Like To Say ‘Theft’
Lloyds Bank has been fined £28 million for bullying staff to hit targets for seliing dubious financial packages to unwitting customers. RICHARD LUTZ says our banks just can’t keep their noses out of the sewer.
Skills boost for local learners as Willmott Dixon smashes academy targets
Willmott Dixon’s 4Life Academy in Aston is celebrating a very special milestone after it surpassed its target of providing new skills to 2,000 people a year within the first ten months of opening.