DISCUSS IS BACK…
27/05/2021
We are hosting a live event on Thursday 24th June 2021, with a range of debates exploring what a post-COVID Manchester will look like.
PFP Energy Sign Partnership Deal with Downtown in Business
24/05/2021
Downtown in Business has announced its latest partnership deal – with one of the most innovative companies in the Green industry sector.
Future of the North discussed at DIB event
20/05/2021
As lockdown restrictions finally began easing in the UK, Downtown in Business hosted a special live event at INNSiDE by Meliá, Manchester on Wednesday 19th May 2021.
Downtown and Embryo to launch business index
20/05/2021
Downtown in Business have partnered with Embryo to launch ‘The Downtown Embryo Index’. The Downtown Embryo Index enables businesses to compare themselves with their competitors, to see who the key industry leaders are.
Transport Bosses Confident in Passengers Returning
20/05/2021
With the UK roadmap on track and Covid restrictions being lifted Downtown Liverpool in Business hosted its first live event of 2021 at The Pullman Hotel, Kings Dock on Tuesday 18th May 2021.
BUSINESS LEADER SAYS GOVERNMENT MESSAGING ‘CHAOTIC’
18/05/2021
A business leader has criticised the government for what he describes as ‘mixed messaging and the presentation of contradictory evidence’ as the route map out of lockdown seems set to be redrawn.
A long way back for Labour – Election Results Review?
13/05/2021
Former BBC Political Editor and Downtown commentator Jim Hancock, and former Labour adviser Adam McNicholas joined DIB boss Frank McKenna to discuss last weeks ‘Super Thursday’ election results.
Downtown nominated for National Award for first large business event since March 2020, Livercool 2020!
13/05/2021
Downtown in Business has been nominated for Best COVID-Safe Non Music Event at the Event Production show for Livercool 2020. The Event Production Show will be taking place on 26th May and other nominees include The Luna Cinema, #WeMakeEvents campaign, Bongo’s Bingo and Sacha Lord. Past winners for the awards also include Culture Liverpool for Liverpool’s Dream, Isle of Wight Festival, Event Genius and Ticket Arena.
Welcome to series Three of A Frank Conversation with…. The podcast with attitude
13/05/2021
As we get set to return to ‘live’ events, we could think of no better guest to launch our new podcast series than Thom Hetherington, the chief executive of Holden Media and a huge influencer and advocate for the Hospitality and events industry.
PM and Starmer should reach out to Rotheram and other Metro Mayors
13/05/2021
The chief executive of Downtown in Business, Frank McKenna, has said that Boris Johnson should invite Steve Rotheram to sit on any COVID- recovery taskforce that is being established by the government.
PM should reach out to Andy Street and other Metro Mayors
13/05/2021
The chief executive of Downtown in Business, Frank McKenna, has said that Boris Johnson should invite West Midlands metro mayor Andy Street to sit on any COVID- recovery taskforce that is being established by the government.
Tories retain control of County Hall – and elect new leader
13/05/2021
The Conservative Party have retained control of Lancashire County Council – and won the Police and Crime Commissioner post from the Labour Party.