Some links for you:
- Supply2.gov.uk presents the Tendering for Success Roadshow 2008 – Home – Roadshow at Birmingham Uni on 15th October about tendering for public sector contracts.
- Developers dig Digbeth – Property Week – Looks like the credit crunch is saving the Custard Factory from further gentrification. Hat tip to Nicky Getgood.
- Mr Elephant Presents » Blog Archive » Digbeth 2008 Report #2 – A really useful reflection on Digbeth's gentrification. Have been planning to write up a similar thing myself at some point.
- NESTA – The Video Game: Friend or Foe? – Fringe event for the upcoming Tory conference. Malmaison Birmingham. Sunday 28th September. 545pm – 7pm.
"Each year, video games contribute £3billion to the UK economy, but have been linked with encouraging violence amongst young people. Join us for food and drink, when we will debate the ‘good’ and ‘evil’ sides of the video game. Note: This event is not taking place in the security zone, so you do not need a Conference pass to attend."
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