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Inspired to be a ‘147’ player in your own life

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Downtown in Business Lancashire recently hosted a really special ‘Rise & Grind’ at Cotton Court Preston. Our guest of honour was i2i Leadership and Development Partners CEO, Michael Finnigan. In typical Michael Finnigan fashion, every guest left the event inspired and in awe of Finnigan’s contagious optimism.

Business leaders in Cheshire see Powerhouse as Dynamic way forward….

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Downtown in Business Cheshire recently hosted a special event at Opera Bar & Grill in Chester. The event entitled ‘Northern Powerhouse Progress’ was lead by Director of the Northern Powerhouse Partnership, Henri Murison, who discussed infrastructure, skills & productivity, and innovation.

Fyre: The Greatest Marketing Campaign That Ever Happened?

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Riding on the back of the release of Netflix’s latest documentary Fyre: The Greatest Party That Never Happened?, Robyn van Jaarsveldt, Social Media and Brand Manager at Downtown in Business looks at the online Influencer culture and the Fyre Fest marketing campaign that sold out a fraudulent festival in 48 hours and asks, is it not the greatest marketing campaign of our time?

Rami upbeat about Birmingham’s Future

At an exclusive ‘Leaders Lunch’ hosted by Downtown in Business at leading restaurant Opus, head of the West Midlands Growth Company, Neil Rami, was upbeat about the work that has seen Birmingham enjoy huge investment and regeneration in recent years.

Beyond Brexit

Downtown boss Frank McKenna urges business leaders to start thinking about life Beyond Brexit – and what demands we should be making of the new political leaders that emerge from the Brexit shambles.

May’s deal is still in play

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Jim reckons the real prospect of MPs forcing a delay in Brexit, could help Mrs May get her deal. He also reveals the vital role of a Polish curfew in the decision to leave the EU!

Perspectives on the Manchester Property Market

Good Relation are delighted to invite you to a breakfast with Hugo Cox one of the UK’s leading property journalists who will lead a panel of experts, including Jessica Bowles, Director of Strategy of Bruntwood, that will look at the prospects for the Northern Powerhouse City in the 2019 and beyond.

Blueprint Interiors aim high with new team appointments

Ashby based commercial office design and fit out specialists Blueprint Interiors is heading into 2019 firmly intending to grow its Midlands presence having recruited a new BD Manager for the West Midlands as well as appointing external professionals to manage marketing strategy, PR, online content and telemarketing.