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Please summarise why you are contacting Downtown in Business.
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.

About us

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 900 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.

MEMBERSHIP & BENEFITS

"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
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LATEST NEWS

Downtown in Business’ Leaders Lunch with Sacha Lord a great success

A unique gathering of, Entrepreneurs, business leaders and representatives from across the hospitality industry and beyond convened at the Hyatt Regency in Manchester on Tuesday for DIB’s latest Leaders Lunch, featuring a talk by Greater Manchester’s Nighttime Economy advisor Sacha Lord.
The event was an engaging afternoon of insights, networking, and discussion on the evolution of the industry and the challenges it faces.

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Downtown in Business to Host Second Annual Change Makers Live Conference

DIB will be hosting our second annual Change Makers Live Conference on Thursday 18th April 2024, bringing together a spectacular and eclectic line-up of innovators, policy makers, and influencers from various industry’s at the stunning Spine Building in Liverpool’s Knowledge Quarter to discuss the key issues that are affecting businesses in the UK and around the world.

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Downtown in Business’ Leaders Lunch with Sacha Lord a great success

A unique gathering of, Entrepreneurs, business leaders and representatives from across the hospitality industry and beyond convened at the Hyatt Regency in Manchester on Tuesday for DIB’s latest Leaders Lunch, featuring a talk by Greater Manchester’s Nighttime Economy advisor Sacha Lord.
The event was an engaging afternoon of insights, networking, and discussion on the evolution of the industry and the challenges it faces.

Read More

Downtown in Business to Host Second Annual Change Makers Live Conference

DIB will be hosting our second annual Change Makers Live Conference on Thursday 18th April 2024, bringing together a spectacular and eclectic line-up of innovators, policy makers, and influencers from various industry’s at the stunning Spine Building in Liverpool’s Knowledge Quarter to discuss the key issues that are affecting businesses in the UK and around the world.

Read More

Downtown in Business’ Leaders Lunch with Sacha Lord a great success

A unique gathering of, Entrepreneurs, business leaders and representatives from across the hospitality industry and beyond convened at the Hyatt Regency in Manchester on Tuesday for DIB’s latest Leaders Lunch, featuring a talk by Greater Manchester’s Nighttime Economy advisor Sacha Lord.
The event was an engaging afternoon of insights, networking, and discussion on the evolution of the industry and the challenges it faces.

Read More

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For more information contact Chris McKenna using the details below. Alternatively, please use the form provided.

What is the name of your company?
Which department is your enquiry regarding. If unsure select other.
Please summarise why you are contacting Downtown in Business.