


LEADING HIGHER EDUCATION PROVIDER EXPANDS PRESENCE AT BRUNTWOOD SCITECH’S HISTORIC ST. JAMES’
QA Higher Education, a leading UK higher education provider, is deepening its presence in Manchester by expanding its footprint at St James’, a landmark innovation hub owned by Bruntwood SciTech

Downtown & The 154th Open at Royal Birkdale
Downtown in Business is once again proud to work with The R&A, highlighting the hospitality offerings to members for what promises to be one of the standout events of the sporting calendar next year.
Our Partners at Make Events Are Getting Christmas Ready – Are You?
It might only be July, but our partners and leading events agency, Make Events is already helping businesses across the UK plan unforgettable festive celebrations.

Everton Premium and VIP Match Day Experiences – Premier League Season 2025/26
Seat Unique is now the Official Premium Experiences Platform of Everton Football Club, and a Founding Partner of the Club’s stunning new home: Hill Dickinson Stadium opening this August.

Northern Power Towns 2025: Unlocking Regional Potential
This unique conference brought together engaged partners across the North West to discuss how effective public and private partnership working can address local and regional challenges

Made Smarter backs 400th technology project, driving £26M digital investment for North West manufacturers
Government-backed programme empowers manufacturers to embrace digital transformation, creating 1,850 new jobs and upskilling 3,300 workers

Manchester Central Open House 2025
Manchester Central, one of the city’s most iconic landmarks, is inviting the public inside for an exclusive opportunity to explore the venue and meet the team behind the scenes

HM3 Legal Expands North West Footprint with Strategic Altrincham Launch and Key Team Hire
Fast-growing, award winning mid-tier commercial law firm HM3 Legal, already well established in Chester and celebrating its 10th anniversary in Liverpool this month, has today announced the opening of a new office in Altrincham, South Manchester – further strengthening its presence across the North West.
Business community must step up to support Manchester’s relentless ambition
Paul Jonson, Senior Partner at Pannone Corporate discusses Manchester’s recent growth, future ambitions, and the role of business in shaping the city’s next chapter.

KEY INFLUENCERS CONFIRMED AS SPEAKERS FOR MAJOR DIB ANNUAL PROPERTY AND INFRASTRUCTURE CONFERENCE
Downtown in Business (DIB) will convene some of the UK’s most influential civic leaders, government figures, and private sector stakeholders for a landmark Property, Regeneration & Infrastructure Conference this autumn — a timely event that aligns with the government’s renewed focus on accelerating housebuilding and driving regional economic growth.

Leading Contractors Join Forces to Back New Industry Centre in a Landmark Push for Innovation and Collaboration
Wates, Stepnell, Morgan Sindall, Kier and BAM have partnered with the newly formed Centre for Construction Best Practice as Gold Corporate Partners.