A Week in America – 9 June 2023
08/06/2023
This week, Martin looks at the fall out from America’s latest round of ‘culture wars’ and how US businesses are responding…
Who Are Yer? – Neil Baines
08/06/2023
Each week we are asking a member of the DIB network ‘Who Are Yer?’. This week, we get to know Neil Baines, Director at Steven Hunt & Associates.
Halton Council Chief Executive to address DIB audience
08/06/2023
DIB will host a lunchtime event with Chief Executive of Halton Borough Council in July.
Education minister meets DIB members
08/06/2023
DIB recently hosted an exclusive roundtable event with Education Minister, Gillian Keegan MP.
Council Leader Bev Craig addresses Downtown members
08/06/2023
Earlier this week, Manchester City Council Leader Bev Craig addressed DIB members and outlined her vision for Manchester.
DIB views on GB News
08/06/2023
DIB CEO Frank McKenna joins the husband and wife duo Esther McVey MP and Philip Davies MP on their Saturday morning GB News show this weekend.
Driscoll: A Labour purge too far?
08/06/2023
Jim asks are the North West’s two elected mayors risking a dangerous divide with “London Labour” in a row over a mayoral candidate in the North East?
Prince Harry is right – but few will thank him for it
08/06/2023
Prince Harry and his battle with the British press resurfaced this week. DIB boss Frank McKenna thinks we should be thankful to HRH for highlighting the illegal activity the UK media have all-too-often been found guilty of.
DIB to host Summer Showcase with City of Wolverhampton Council
08/06/2023
DIB and City of Wolverhampton Council will join forces to host the Wolverhampton Summer Showcase on Tuesday 11th July 2023.
The Downtown Den Podcast. Season Three. The Business of Sport – Sir Howard Bernstein
02/06/2023
In episode eight of season three in our ‘Business of Sport’ series in the Downtown Den, the former chief executive of Manchester City Council Sir Howard Bernstein joins DIB boss Frank McKenna, discussing the economic impact of sport, culture, and sporting events.
Meet #COLBA23 sponsor, Liverpool John Lennon Airport
01/06/2023
Downtown in Business chat with the City of Liverpool Business Awards 2023 headline sponsor, Liverpool John Lennon Airport.
Rugby League legend to address DIB sport conference
01/06/2023
Former Leeds Rhinos and England Rugby League legend Jamie Jones-Buchanan has been confirmed as the latest sporting giant on the speaker list of the DIB Business of Sport conference which takes place on Thursday 7th September 2023 at Lancashire County Cricket Clubs Emirates Stadium.