// Best Of Birmingham Best of Birmingham…
Multi-cultural, vibrant, one of the most popular places for foreign investment – that’s Birmingham.
Paul Thandi
From High Street chains to boutique shopping, Michelin-starred restaurants to real cask ale outlets, there’s no better place to shop, dine and stay! Home to a host of theatres, a Royal Ballet house and a variety of art galleries and museums, culturally you’re spoilt for choice.
Having undergone significant investment with the likes of Resorts World and a redesigned Mailbox, there are so many reasons to visit this great city and its friendly, welcoming and diverse inhabitants are simply another good reason.
Take in the green spaces nestled in between incredible bold architecture that embraces and contrasts with some of the historical buildings, the city itself is a delight to behold before you immerse yourself in its offerings.
Three leading figures from Birmingham’s business world, Lord Digby Jones, Paul Thandi and Paul Keogh, have kindly contributed their thoughts about the city. Throughout the pages you’ll find a selection of shops and businesses that would make any visit just that little bit more special…
“Birmingham is now emerging as a world city and Greater Birmingham has never been more attractive for business investment, tech enterprise, advanced manufacturing, leisure, entertainment and hospitality. It also has a flourishing arts scene, and all of the above are connected via the efforts and enthusiasm of its people.
The region and its calibre is growing; it’s currently developing what many regard as the bravest and most well put together set of connected masterplans for growth in many sectors, all grounded by an expanded airport, HS2 starting its initial processes, existing growth of JLR, Birmingham city centre’s continued rapid transformation and of course our new ambitions at the NEC campus - the start of which saw the opening of Resorts World in October last year.”
Paul Thandi CEO, NEC Group
“I came to live in the great city of Birmingham in 2008 when I joined Birmingham Airport as CEO. Having spent my career in many areas of the UK, I found myself settling comfortably into the Midlands, even purchasing myself an apartment to stow away in during the week, close to the airport and city. To be part of the youngest major city in Europe at a time where development and expansion is taking place, it’s easy to see why so many people are relocating to the city and investing in the Midlands.
I would challenge anyone not to find something to keep them busy in this vibrant city. For the 37 million visitors that Birmingham attracts each year, it offers something for every taste and budget. Whether a fan of the arts, sport and history or cuisine, nightlife and music, it is all within each reach.
The re-development of the city under the umbrella of the Big City Plan portrays the masterplan and vision of the city for the next 20 years ensuring housing and job creation is met in our growing city. Birmingham already has the highest concentration of businesses outside London, including over 1,000 international companies. Welcoming HS2 in 2026 will accelerate the growth of the economy of the UK’s second biggest city by attracting more businesses, supporting regeneration and developing the skills of the workforce.
It’s an exciting time to be part of Birmingham and I am proud to be part of it.”
Paul Kehoe CEO, Birmingham Airport / 35
Paul Kehoe
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