Tourism campaign puts city’s culture centre stage
Visit Birmingham has unveiled a new tourism campaign designed to boost the region’s cultural profile
It helps if you can see where you’re going
TR Fleet and Specsavers link to promote safer driver
Wolves Uni to launch new regional office in Oman
The University of Wolverhampton is to launch a new regional office in Oman to build partnerships in the region and provide information and advice for potential students
Birmingham is UK’s most punctual airport
Birmingham Airport was the UK’s most punctual airport in the last quarter of 2012, with 85% of scheduled flights and 84% of charter flights operating on time
The new age of Aga
Meriden based creative agency Cogent Elliott has developed a new campaign for the AGA Total Control cooker
Meet Birmingham upping support for business events
Meet Birmingham is ensuring that its event visitors will get the most out of the city’s new transport links and facilities by enhancing its support package for organisers and delegates.
There’s more to the UK than London
A delegation from Birmingham has headed east to showcase the region to Asia’s leading airlines and tourism authorities looking for new route opportunities in the UK.
Trailer Solutions booming for Bulwell
Bullwell Trailer Solutions has announced that profits have risen at the company for the fifth year in a row, with the past 12 months marking a record trading year
How to stay ahead of the pack
“Maximising your Return on Investment from a Good Idea”
City collaboration helps the UK find its voice at MIPIM
Birmingham joins other cities to promote the UK’s inward investment potential
Birmingham Science Park launches incubation programme for low carbon entrepreneurs
Up to €20,000 will be awarded to selected entrepreneurial companies that participate in the Low Carbon Incubator Programme 2013
Dragon boats will HelpHarryHelpOthers
Brindleyplace has announced that HelpHarryHelpOthers is the chosen charity for this year’s Dragonboat Festival;
London launch for Birmingham’s Droplet
After a successful Beta trial in Birmingham, homegrown mobile payments platform Droplet is celebrating its London launch with an event at the Apple Store
University’s entrepreneurship experts exhibit at leading technology trade event
Coventry University’s Institute of Applied Entrepreneurship (IAE) is showcasing its expertise and services in London this week
PA/PM arrives in Birmingham to celebrate the City’s real business stars
One of Birmingham’s leading recruitment agencies is launching a new networking group later this month, aimed at the people who keep many of the West Midlands’ most influential business figures on track.
Birmingham Science Park leads on Smart Cities agenda with installation of 2Gbit/s broadband
In a move to enhance Birmingham’s Smart City credentials, Birmingham Science Park Aston is investing in infrastructure to increase its broadband connectivity 10-fold
Worcester company launches new ad tracking system
It’s said that 50% of advertising spending is worthwhile and 50% not. The problem is finding out which 50% is which.
New appointments at HSBC
HSBC has strengthened its Midlands Corporate team with two new arrivals
Auction action hits £11million+
Redundant nursing homes and community centres were the star attraction at the latest CP Bigwood auction, with some going for around double the asking price.
Subway leads to Out Door Hall of Fame
Meriden based Cogent Elliott has been recognised as one of the UK’s leading creative agencies after winning at the Campaign Outdoor Awards with a poster for its client, Subway.
New live music venue launched in Birmingham
A new live music and special events venue is being launched in Birmingham aiming to bring big-name acts to the city and a broad mix of great entertainment
New links with Nigeria forged
Leading academics from Nigeria have visited the University of Wolverhampton to discuss ways of developing entrepreneurship in the country’s higher education sector.
Birmingham fabrication company recognised by Honda for unique innovation
Birmingham firm Queen & Crawford has been recognised by Japanese giant Honda as leading innovators in the field of design and fabrication.
Success measured in meters for Birmingham company
Birmingham-based independent metering specialist celebrates ‘big birthday’ in style announcing 25% growth, five new jobs and plans for a significant investment drive.
Beauty comes to Fazeley Studios
Fazeley Studios was chosen by Clarins, the luxury cosmetics company, to host a three day training seminar earlier this year.
Wolves Uni lays out plans for £25m science building
The University of Wolverhampton has laid out its plans for its new £25m science building at its City Campus.
Putting new life in the coffin dodgin’ business
Midlands Co-operative Society has released a video of its one of a kind vehicle, the Rocket Hearse
Healthy lollipop set to prove sweet success for local entrepreneur
A Stratford-upon-Avon mum turned entrepreneur is looking to revolutionise the confectionery market after launching a new hard candy product.
Premier Inn comes to Dudley
Property specialists Stoford celebrate the start on site of a 63-bedroom Premier Inn hotel and restaurant in Dudley.
Conservative party conference to return to Birmingham in 2014
City’s events strategy to target growth sectors in line with investment drive