DIB hosts evening of Connect Working
22/06/2022
Downtown in Busines shosted a new networking event at the fabulous Townhouse Hotel & Secret Garden in Chester recently.
£21m Net Zero Operational Tech Hub at Manchester Science Park Reaches Practical Completion
22/06/2022
Bruntwood SciTech’s 1 million sq ft masterplan for Manchester Science Park has taken another step forward as its £21m development, Base, reaches practical completion.
Shakespeare North Playhouse announces newsocial impact partnership with Livv Housing
21/06/2022
Shakespeare North Playhouse has joined forces with independent housing association Livv Housing Group, in a unique partnership to create positive impact and support residents and communities in Knowsley to flourish.
Corporate Rewards Programme now available for businesses flying from Liverpool with Lufthansa
21/06/2022
Liverpool John Lennon Airport is partnering with Lufthansa to help promote the new service and its benefits to businesses which includes the airline’s PartnerPlusBenefit corporate rewards program for small and medium-sized enterprises with businesses able to save on travel costs while also earning rewards.
Manchester Angels Launched To Support Early Stage Businesses
17/06/2022
GP Bullhound and Bruntwood galvanizes the investment community to support a critical missing link for early-stage tech companies from Manchester
Industrial Action by Network Rail staff leads to Merseyrail closure
17/06/2022
Merseyrail and Network Rail have announced that rail services will not run on the Merseyrail network on Tuesday 21st, Thursday 23rd and Saturday 25th June, due to some Network Rail staff taking industrial action.
Leading North West-based healthcare group becomes first firm to bring revolutionary migraine treatment to the UK market
17/06/2022
Leading healthcare firm, Optimise Healthcare Group, has announced a UK first, with both its Warrington and Cardiff clinics introducing TMS treatment for migraines.
Strikes: Labour’s cross to bear
17/06/2022
This week Jim looks at the dilemma strike action always poses for the Labour Party. Should Sir Keir Starmer back the rail workers or the workers disrupted by the strike?It is a problem with a long history for the party.
A week in America | 17 June 2022
17/06/2022
This week Martin Liptrot shares his thoughts on America’s economic woes.
Talking ‘Bout Regeneration #2
16/06/2022
DIB will host its second annual property, planning, and regeneration conference in September. Focussing on the priority issues in the industry, including the levelling-up agenda, net zero, planning laws, housing development, high streets, infrastructure, and partnerships, the event has a range of eminent speakers from the private and public sectors.
Business and Innovation Conference – New Date
16/06/2022
With regret that Downtown in Business has had to postpone its Innovation conference that was scheduled for Thursday 23rd June 2022. The event will now take place on Thursday 2nd March 2023.
Lu Ban Restaurant strikes gold in VisitEngland Awards for Excellence 2022
12/06/2022
Lu Ban Restaurant won the Taste of England award at a glitzy ceremony held at the Library of Birmingham on Wednesday 8 June.