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JOIN DIB FOR OUR ‘BLACK & WHITE’ ANNIVERSARY PARTY

Downtown in Business will celebrate its 22nd anniversary on the evening of Thursday 9th October, at the Malmaison Hotel, Liverpool.

Downtown in Business will celebrate its 22nd anniversary on the evening of Thursday 9th October, at the Malmaison Hotel, Liverpool.

We will provide food, drink, and entertainment – all we ask you to do is dress in DIBs signature colours of Black & White!

To book your place at the party please register with [email protected]

Downtown boss Frank McKenna said:

“We are very proud to be celebrating 22 years in business. DIB has witnessed a financial crash, Brexit, COVID – and Liz Truss – and we have survived.

“And as many small businesses know, it is sometimes about survival and resilience. We needed that in spades at times, particularly during the pandemic. But, with the support of a great cohort of members, we are back on track now, and ready to party and celebrate our two decades plus in business.”

Since launching in Liverpool back in 2003, DIB has now established its brand in Lancashire, Manchester, Leeds, Birmingham, Cheshire, Wolverhampton, Newcastle, and London, and has become one of the most influential business organisations in the country.

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