
The Commonwealth Games, held in Birmingham from July 28-August 8, provided individuals, teams and nations with memorable moments of sporting success. Now Britain's 'second city' - along with the rest of the West Midlands - is hoping the legacy of the games will provide it with memorable moments of economic success. Coinciding with the athletes' physical endeavours on land and in the water, a $33 million Business and Tourism Programme (BTP) was launched aimed at attracting international investment and visitors to the region.