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Downtown in Business has been nominated for the ‘fastest growing business’ prize at the 2023 British Irish Trade Association awards, which take place in London on Friday 10th November.
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Downtown in Business has been nominated for the ‘fastest growing business’ prize at the 2023 British Irish Trade Association awards, which take place in London on Friday 10th November.

This week’s Venue of the Week is Preston International Hotel. An ideal base for stays in the North West, this modern hotel is located close to Preston city centre and within easy reach of the M6 motorway.


In the latest episode of the Downtown Den podcast Downtown boss Frank McKenna is joined by the chief executive of Manchester City Council, Joanne Roney OBE.

Downtown in Business will host their third property and regeneration conference on Thursday 8th February 2023.

Downtown CEO, Frank McKenna, will speak at the ‘Battle of Ideas’ Conference in London on 28th October 2023.


Nine speakers spanning private, public and third sectors and representing a range of industries will share their insight and expertise at the conference exploring the built environment’s role in Lancashire’s long-term future.

Leading North-West law firm Brown Turner Ross has pledged to support the Southport Soup Kitchen.

This week’s Venue of the Week is Hyatt Regency Manchester. The elegant, modern city centre hotel was named ‘Hotel of the Year 2023’ at the City of Manchester Business Awards on 14th September.

The latest season of the Downtown Den podcast is all about leaders. In the latest episode Downtown boss Frank McKenna is joined by former Member of Parliament for Liverpool Wavertree, Luciana Berger.

This week Martin follows the rumoured investment in Everton FC from a Florida based investor, and wonders if English football fans are truly ready for the inevitable success which would follow…