Twenty years after standing down as the Leader of Lancashire County Council, DIB boss Frank McKenna reflects on the county’s place in the Northern Powerhouse – and why he believes Lancashire is ready to start to punch its weight again.
Lord Andrew Adonis is the latest big-name speaker to be confirmed for the inaugural Downtown in Business national property conference that will take place at the Belfry in the West Midlands on Thursday 9th September.
In this weeks Guest Blog, Consultant from Liverpool Business News, Tony McDonough discusses the need for a new mayor to shift a focus towards business.
Downtown CEO, Frank McKenna says he fears the ‘stunted ambitions’ of local politicians could hold the city back just as its economy seeks to emerge from lockdown and has pointed to the ‘anti-development, anti-progress’ stance of leading Labour, Liberal Democrat and independent politicians in the run-up to key local elections on May 6.
The man who is seen as one of the key figures in Liverpool’s recovery and regeneration will join Downtown in Business for an exclusive lunchtime event in July – Lord Michael Heseltine.
The mental health and wellbeing of the event industry is the topic of conversation in the latest episode of ‘Central Chat: Spotlight On’, a spin-off series of Manchester Central’s pioneering podcast.
IMT Medical Transport Limited (IMT) deliver professional services in support of vulnerable patient and mental health patient transport.
Six colleges across Merseyside have joined forces to create three brand new courses for adults in growing sectors, helping to bridge the skills gap and reduce unemployment levels within the Liverpool City Region.
A Solihull-based business has raised money for food banks after committing to a virtual charity 5K and donating £100 worth of food to charity every month.
Poke Marketing has launched the new brand, website and social media strategy for Liiift, an organisation that delivers impactful, strategic direction to companies and individuals.
Seven more organisations have signed up in support of the Red Rose Awards, which is set to take place on November 25 to celebrate the achievements of Lancashire business.
Porsche Centre Preston has become the first Porsche Centre in the UK to install new ultra high speed charging points.
