Glass half full for Lancashire business leaders
05/10/2023
A conversation led by Metro Dynamics director Mike Emmerich focussed on the 2050 Lancashire Plan.
DIB lunch with Levelling-Up Director
05/10/2023
The Director for the government’s Levelling-Up department, Tim Newns, was the special guest at the Downtown in Business Leaders Lunch in Manchester.
DIB announces Julie Mogan as Cheshire chair
05/10/2023
Downtown in Business has named leading corporate lawyer Julie Mogan as the chair of DIB Cheshire.
Business of Sport Conference 2023
05/10/2023
Downtown in Business hosted its inaugural Business of Sport conference at the iconic Lancashire Cricket Club, Emirates Old Trafford, Manchester.
Downtown announces new Manchester chair
28/09/2023
Manchester hospitality, food & drink guru Thom Hetherington, has been named as the new chair of Downtown in Business Manchester.
Downtown to sponsor 2024 Liverpool International Tennis Tournament
28/09/2023
Downtown in Business will sponsor the opening day of the Liverpool International Tennis tournament next year – with Thursday 13th June becoming ‘Downtown Day’.
Downtown announces 2024 Events programme
28/09/2023
Downtown in Business are delighted to announce a large part of their events programme for 2024, covering the North West, West Yorkshire, North East, West Midlands and London.
DIB nominated for national award
27/09/2023
Downtown in Business has been nominated for the ‘fastest growing business’ prize at the 2023 British Irish Trade Association awards, which take place in London on Friday 10th November.
Preston International Hotel
27/09/2023
This week’s Venue of the Week is Preston International Hotel. An ideal base for stays in the North West, this modern hotel is located close to Preston city centre and within easy reach of the M6 motorway.
Season 4. Episode 7. | Leaders | Joanne Roney OBE
22/09/2023
In the latest episode of the Downtown Den podcast Downtown boss Frank McKenna is joined by the chief executive of Manchester City Council, Joanne Roney OBE.
Bold Labour? Don’t hold your breath
21/09/2023
Rishi Sunak may look like a dead man walking. However, don’t expect the opposition to be celebrating victory anytime soon. Why Labour will remain cautious in the run up to the next election.
Bruntwood Boss impresses DIB audience
21/09/2023
This week, Downtown in Business were joined by CEO of leading commercial property specialists, Bruntwood, for an exclusive roundtable discussion.