Colmore Next Gen helps young professionals thrive by creating spaces and experiences that foster connections, learning, and confidence. We host networking events, deliver onboarding experiences, and run workshops and skills sessions to support career growth. Social opportunities strengthen community and belonging, while collaboration between businesses and professional networks shares best practices for developing talent. The result is a vibrant, supportive District where young professionals feel connected, empowered, and ready to succeed, ensuring the next generation feels at home in Colmore and shaping the district’s future together.
Each Birmingham Colmore working group delivers a variety of projects tailored to its focus, turning strategy into action. These initiatives bring measurable impact, strengthen the District, and enhance the Colmore experience for businesses, professionals, and visitors, making the area safer, vibrant, and welcoming.
Each Birmingham Colmore working group is guided by a dedicated team of members who meet regularly with us. Their expertise, insight, and suggestions help shape projects and initiatives, ensuring our work reflects real business needs and delivers meaningful impact across the District.
Gemma Howard
Systra
Zaydh Hussain
Mott MacDonald – Assistant Project Manager
We love working with people who share our passion for making a difference. If you’re keen to help us deliver the goals set out in our Business Plan, we’d love to hear from you! Right now, we have several opportunities to join Working Groups and play a part in shaping the future of Birmingham Colmore.