DIB Strengthens Senior Management Team
Downtown in Business is strengthening its management team as the company continues its growth journey across the country.
April 23, 2020
Time for a National Government
In his latest blog Frank McKenna suggests that it is time for the government to call in the support of Tony Blair and other former Prime Ministers if they are serious about casting aside party politics in the current crisis.
Who Are Yer? // Caroline Monk
Caroline Monk from Beever and Struthers tells her business heroes and the first restaurant she will visit post lockdown.
Over the rainbow…
Downtown’s Head of Events – North, Helen Bamford wonders what the ‘new normal’ will be when restrictions ease.
Downtown Den #034 | Sacha Lord Live in the Den
The Night Time Economy Czar for Greater Manchester told us about the entrepreneurial approach and his first gig at the Hacienda that launched his fascinating journey into the world of music, events and hospitality.
Top tips for leading virtual meetings
What it takes to an create effective virtual meeting. Introducing Jackie Black. Jackie is an expert digital communications and virtual team working trainer, who has… Read More »Top tips for leading virtual meetings
Level with us… Don’t Lie
This week Jim calls for more plain speaking from the government and looks at the grim prospects facing our pubs and restaurants.
If Boris is Churchill, Keir might end up Attlee
Simon Danczuk on why Keir Starmer might be the next Clement Attlee.
Euan’s Garden Half Marathon for NHS Charities Together
Downtown Manchester in Business member, Euan Kellie, was due to run the San Francisco half marathon on Sunday 5 April 2020 but for due to Covid19 the marathon was postponed.
Downtown Den #033 | Roger Marsh
Downtown Chief Executive, Frank McKenna speaks to Chair of the Leeds City Region Enterprise Partnership, Roger Marsh in the latest video from the #DowntownDen.
Downtown Den Podcast #029 | Laura Shoaf
Downtown Birmingham chairman Paul Cadman was joined in the #DowntownDen by Managing Director of Transport for West Midlands, Laura Shoaf.