On Tuesday 3rd March 2026 , Downtown in Business hosted our Pre-MIPIM lunch at the beautiful The Lowry Hotel in Greater Manchester bringing together members, partners and key stakeholders ahead of this year’s MIPIM Property festival.
On Thursday 6th March 2026, Downtown in Business, in partnership with Starship, brought together senior investors, developers, policymakers and industry leaders at the Starship Wirral Waters headquarters for a landmark briefing focused on the future of industrialised construction and large-scale regeneration ahead of MIPIM 2026.
Jim looks at all the possible outcomes of the Iran war, and is not optimistic. He also urges caution about the Green victory in Gorton and Denton.
Downtown in Business member Breeze Development is celebrating a major milestone this week as founder Liam Mitchell’s new book More Than Just a Website reached number one in multiple Amazon business categories within 24 hours of launch.
Ahead of today’s Spring Statement by the Chancellor of the Exchequer, Downtown in Business partner Sean Keyes, CEO of Sutcliffe, calls for more support for SME’s and home builders.
We are delighted that Nugent are our Business of the Month for March 2026. Nugent will be joining us as sponsors at MIPIM 2026, supporting our mission to showcase the best of the region and its thriving communities on the international stage.
We are delighted that HPC are our Business of the month for March 2026. HPC is an award-winning national boutique HR and Health & Safety outsourcing consultancy.
We are delighted that Starship are our Business of the Month for March 2026. Starship design and build amazing places to live, work and play. A place-led developer with a passion for regeneration, Starship is committed to doing things differently – easy to work with, highly capable and driven by a genuine belief that great homes and great neighbourhoods go hand in hand.
We are delighted that Hope Street Hotel are our Venue of the Month for March 2026. As the Grand National approaches, Hope Street Hotel is offering a standout city-centre base for race weekend, combining style, space and experience-led hospitality.
We are delighted that Park Regis Birmingham is our Venue of the Month for March 2026. Park Regis Birmingham is a contemporary hotel offering luxury, comfort and versatility for both leisure stays and events.
We are delighted that Oddfellows Chester is our Venue of the Month for March 2026. Oddfellows Chester is a distinctive boutique hotel set within a striking Georgian townhouse in the heart of Chester. Combining period features with bold, contemporary design, the venue offers a refreshing alternative to more traditional city-centre spaces.
We are delighted that Hyatt Regency Manchester are our Venue of the Month for March 2026. Located on Oxford Road, Hyatt Regency Manchester is a contemporary four-star hotel ideally suited to families, business travellers and event attendees.
