Welcome

We are the award winning, fastest growing business organisation in the North of England and the West Midlands and we understand that building connections is crucial when it comes to helping businesses thrive. So far, our membership consists of over 300 companies from across the country in both the public and private sector.

Our mission is simple, to give YOU and YOUR company the support it needs to sell more stuff. DIB is well placed to introduce you to your target client base and key decision makers, opinion formers and influencers.

DIB HIghlights

Change Makers Live 2025

Downtown in Business will host its third annual Change Makers Live conference on Thursday 2nd October 2025 at the new Everton FC stadium at Bramley Moore Dock.

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Northern Power Towns Conference 2025

Downtown in Business, in partnership with the Northern Power Towns group, will host a half-day conference on Friday 11th July 2025, at the Engine Rooms, Birchwood Park, Warrington..

Talkin 'Bout Regeneration 2025

Focussing on the priority issues in the industry, including the levelling-up agenda, net zero, planning laws, housing development, high streets, infrastructure, and partnerships, the event has a range of eminent speakers from the private and public sectors.

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We Work With... Entrepreneurs Innovators Change makers Movers Shakers Decision Makers Disruptors Creators Big Hitters Key Players Founders City builders Go-getters Route Makers Space Explorers Merchandisers Hospitalians United Defenders PR Masters Facilitators Female Leaders Debators Motivators Ministers Big Thinkers Guinness Drinkers

Our deep connection with our members and the places where we have established the Downtown brand sets us apart.

Since 2003, everything we have achieved has been driven by a passion to make the businesses that we work with better and the cities where we work, the best that they can be.

MEMBERSHIP & BENEFITS

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Our Supporters

"We have been a partner with DIB for a decade now. Need I say more?"

Chris Oglesby CEO, Bruntwood

“Downtown found us and then supported us to become an integral part of the city’s business community. They played a big part in raising awareness of our brand in the early days of our business.”

NISHA KATONA, MANAGING DIRECTOR, MOWGLI

"DIB reaches the parts other businesses don't"

Sir Howard Bernstein Former CEO, Manchester City Council

“It is the best networking club in the business. We have made so many connections and won significant business through Downtown.”

LISA MORTON, MANAGING DIRECTOR, Roland Dransfield PR

“A fantastic business networking club that attracts the right type of entrepreneurs and business owners. I would highly recommend Downtown in Business.”

PAUL CHEETHAM, MANAGING DIRECTOR, SEDULO