A glorious autumn evening provided a stunning backdrop to the launch of​ ​Downtown Birmingham In Business on the 25th floor of the Cube building.

Downtown is a private sector-led lobbying and influence organisation with more than 900 member companies and entrepreneurs in Liverpool, Manchester, Leeds and Lancashire.

The group’s new Birmingham office will be chaired by former Birmingham Post editor Stacey Barnfield who, along with Downtown CEO Frank McKenna, welcomed guests to the launch event at the Marco Pierre White Laurent-Perrier Champagne bar.

Downtown is planning a series of events, debates and talks in Birmingham with high-profile political and business leaders offering insights for guests.