Change Makers Live 2024 – speaker announcement
15/02/2024
Downtown in Business will host its second Change Makers Live conference on Thursday 18th April 2024, at the Spine Building, in Liverpool’s Knowledge Quarter.
Strong partnerships the focus of DIB regen conference
15/02/2024
Downtown in Business hosted its third annual ‘Talking ‘Bout Regeneration’ conference at the Lowry Hotel, Manchester.
Birmingham leaders lined up for DIB spring event series
14/02/2024
Three of the region’s senior decision-makers will be the guest speakers at a series of top level events being hosted in Birmingham by Downtown in Business in the spring.
The Downtown Den Politics Podcast | 13th February 2024
14/02/2024
The past seven days have not been great for the prime minister nor the leader of the opposition. Rishi Sunak followed up his ill advised bet with Piers Morgan with a truly cringeworthy performance at PMQs
DIB announce major partnership with Hospitality Hero
08/02/2024
Downtown in Business and The Hospitality Hero will be collaborating to support the Visitor Economy and hospitality venues across the DIB network over the next two-years.
DIB Parliamentary Reception spotlights northern cities, partnerships and economic growth
01/02/2024
The leaders and chief executives of both local authorities addressed the one hundred plus business leaders from across the north of England who attended the event.
If Carlsberg did conferences…
01/02/2024
On Thursday 8th February, DIB hosts its third annual ‘Talking ‘Bout Regeneration’ conference’ and we think it will definitely have the WOW factor.
Business leader calls for more collaboration – less confrontation
01/02/2024
Downtown boss Frank McKenna has welcomed the news this week that Liverpool City Council have given the green light to Carpenter Developments’ proposals for the former Wapping Goods Station.
DIB Chair hosts major Wolverhampton regeneration forum
25/01/2024
The Group Chair and chief executive of Downtown in Business Frank McKenna hosted a major investment and regeneration forum in Wolverhampton.
Chester Property Forum hosted by DIB
25/01/2024
Downtown in Business, in association with Invest Chester and the Chester BID Company, hosted a property forum focussed on public/private sector partnerships and regeneration at the fabulous Opera Grill Bar & Restaurant in the heart of the city earlier this week.
Unlocking Lancashire’s Potential: A Recap of Downtown in Business Event
25/01/2024
Local Leaders from the business community across Lancashire gathered at The Flower Bowl Entertainment Centre for an exclusive event discussing core issues shaping Lancashire’s trajectory – discussing the Devolution Deal and its impacts on the Visitor Economy and Talent Retention.
Deloitte Crane Survey, Purple Bricks, Seven Council Executives and a Metro Mayor – Talking ‘Bout Regeneration 2024
23/01/2024
With not long to go before the annual Downtown in Business Planning, Property and Regeneration conference, the agenda for what promises to be an outstanding day of debate and discussion has been announced.