Civil and structural engineering firm Sutcliffe secures place on £1.3bn framework
Sutcliffe, has successfully secured its place on Pagabo’s latest Professional Services Framework, focusing on a range of disciplines within the public sector.
peopleHUB May 2024 – Neurodiversity Awareness in the Workplace
Register for peopleHUB’s upcoming webinar focusing on neurodiversity awareness in the workplace.
DIB April Review: Power Towns, Change Makers & Best for Britain
Despite the Easter break, Downtown in Business maintained its busy pace throughout April, hosting a range of events across the country, among them a national conference in Liverpool.
Mayors on the march
The latest local election contests are proof that devolution and elected mayors are working. Frank McKenna explains why.
Scots and the General Election
Amid all the turmoil in Scotland, Jim notes the support for independence is still strong. He also reports on a great Downtown event that looked at the challenges Manchester still faces in redevelopment.
Computer says no – women say why?
As the Home Office loses contact with more than 3,000 asylum seekers, Jo Phillips wonders why it always seems to be the IT systems fault.
Who Are Yer? | Anna Salisbury
For our video this week, we are joined by Anna Salisbury, Partner at Glenville Walker.
The Hospitality Connect Schools Program: Inspiring the Next Generation
In the first of a regular blog, Steven Hesketh, The Hospitality Hero, explains why the hospitality sector needs to invest in the next generation.
Krol Corlett
We are delighted that Krol Corlett are our Business of the Month for May 2024. Krol Corlett Construction is a main contractor that operates across the North of England and North Wales.
Downtown in Business Cheshire Hosts Inspirational Business Event – “The Highs and Lows of Building a Business”
On Monday, April 29th, Downtown in Business Cheshire hosted an exclusive lunchtime networking event at The Townhouse and Secret Garden in Chester. From 12:00 PM – 2:30 PM, Downtown Chief Executive Frank McKenna interviewed three leading entrepreneurs who have built multi-million-pound companies over the past decade, navigating challenges such as Brexit, a pandemic, and shifting political landscapes.
Gino D’Acampo, Manchester
Think light, bright, modern interiors with stunning alfresco terraces – giving all guests in the UK, a true taste of Italy. The latest restaurant to open in partnership with Gino D’Acampo & Meliá. A beautiful restaurant, with floor to ceiling windows that lets the natural light flood in, it’s a real mood booster.
Connected Places Catapult
We are delighted that Connected Places Catapult are our latest Business of the Week.