Downtown in Business hosted a special Leaders lunch at Gaucho in Manchester earlier this week, where DIB boss Frank McKenna was in conversation with one of the city’s leading Tech and entrepreneurs Lou Cordwell.
Three leading political and policy experts were in Birmingham this week, offering their thoughts on the recent General Election.
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On Wednesday 11th September 2024 DIB hosted a unique event in Lancashire, discussing the opportunities Lancashire has in the digital sector and reflecting on the the new Labour Government’s first few months in office.
On Thursday the 12th of September 2024, Downtown in Business celebrated the 13th annual City of Manchester Business Awards.
The chief executive of Leeds City Council, Tom Riordan, has been named as the second permanent secretary at the Department of Health & Social Care.
The Labour MP for Sefton Central Bill Esterson has been elected as the chair of the influential Energy Security and Net Zero Select Committee.
Business and academic leaders were joined by Metro Mayor Steve Rotheram at a special dinner that focussed on the mayor’s ambition to deliver a 25% uplift in the city regions Foreign Direct Investment.
Cllr Carl Cashman, and Lord Mike Story will be the special guests at a Downtown in Business Leaders Lunch on Thursday 14th November.
Max brings a wealth of experience and a distinguished career in both the public and private sectors. Throughout his career, Max has been deeply involved in various cultural and community-focused initiatives.
With a career spanning over three decades in the property industry, Steve Parry has established himself as a prominent figure in the North West’s development sector.
The exclusive ‘Northern Power Towns’ gathering was the latest installment in Downtown’s esteemed Power Towns event series, known for its thought-provoking discussions and valuable networking opportunities.
