


The Downtown Den Podcast. Season Three. The Business of Sport – Sir Howard Bernstein
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.

Rugby League legend to address DIB sport conference
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.

Who Are Yer? – Anne King
In this week’s ‘Who Are Yer?’ we get to know Anne King, Director at Steven Hunt & Associates.

Crowne Plaza Newcastle – Stephenson Quarter
This week’s Venue of the Week is Crowne Plaza Newcastle – Stephenson Quarter. Just steps from Newcastle rail station in the city centre, Crowne Plaza® Newcastle – Stephenson Quarter hotel offers upmarket style and gracious service.


Telcom Networks Limited
We are delighted that Telcom network limited are our latest Business of the Week.

Buy-to-let landlords: File the paperwork on disposals or incur tax fines
Buy-to-let landlords in the Midlands are being warned that they face hefty tax penalties unless they personally fill in a capital gains tax return within 60 days of selling a property.

The Wilkes Partnership supports local artist, Elliott Packham
The Wilkes Partnership has recently purchased a selection of artwork from Midlands-based artist Elliott Packham to hang in their Birmingham Office.

Mayor visits leading West Midlands healthcare business
West Midlands Mayor, Andy Street, has visited Celadon Pharmaceuticals Plc, a West Midlands based pharmaceutical company focused on the research, cultivation, manufacturing and sale of breakthrough cannabis-based medicines.

Birmingham Airport and ZeroAvia explore plans for renewable hydrogen production
Progress continues towards zero-emission passenger flights as initial concepts were revealed today for the creation of a hydrogen production facility at Birmingham Airport .

‘Meet the Partner’ #4 | Jayne Moore, CEO, Moore Media
Next up in our ‘Meet the Partner’ series is Jayne Moore, the CEO of Moore Media. Jayne and Frank reflect on Jayne’s business journey so far, from owning and running a lifestyle magazine in Birmingham in the late 90’s to celebrating 10 years of Moore Media.