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  1. Chris McKenna, Tom Woolley, Frank McKenna, Stacey Barnfield, Victoria Browne, Chris Witterick, Jack Hunter, at the launch of Downtown Birmingham In Business.
    Chris McKenna, Tom Woolley, Frank McKenna, Stacey Barnfield, Victoria Browne, Chris Witterick, Jack Hunter, at the launch of Downtown Birmingham In Business.1 of 6
  2. Stuart Crowther, Bpi Auctions; Rick Singh, Abrol Ltd; Andy Foote, Seven Capital, at the launch of Downtown Birmingham In Business.
    Stuart Crowther, Bpi Auctions; Rick Singh, Abrol Ltd; Andy Foote, Seven Capital, at the launch of Downtown Birmingham In Business.2 of 6
  3. Deborah Leary OBE, Chris McKenna, DIB; Kim Leary, Kimberley-Jane Design, at the launch of Downtown Birmingham In Business.
    Deborah Leary OBE, Chris McKenna, DIB; Kim Leary, Kimberley-Jane Design, at the launch of Downtown Birmingham In Business.3 of 6
  4. Jane Cambridge, Nigel Bartlett, Bluefin, at the launch of Downtown Birmingham In Business.
    Jane Cambridge, Nigel Bartlett, Bluefin, at the launch of Downtown Birmingham In Business.4 of 6
  5. Roulla Xenides, Will Gardner, Lyle Bignon, at the launch of Downtown Birmingham In Business.
    Roulla Xenides, Will Gardner, Lyle Bignon, at the launch of Downtown Birmingham In Business.5 of 6
  6. Frank McKenna, DIB; Ed James, Heart FM, at the launch of Downtown Birmingham In Business.
    Frank McKenna, DIB; Ed James, Heart FM, at the launch of Downtown Birmingham In Business.6 of 6
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