Rick Parry kicks off Downtown’s autumn programme in Birmingham
03/09/2026
In a wide-ranging conversation, Rick offered his perspective on the future of football finance and governance, both domestically and internationally.
Salford leaders outline optimistic future at DIB event
17/06/2026
A valuable discussion with city leaders committed to shaping a stronger, more resilient Salford and wider city region economy.
Liverpool City Region Parliamentary Reception | June 2026 | Peter Dowd
12/06/2026
Downtown in Business Political editor, Jim Hancock interviews Bootle MP, Peter Dowd at the Liverpool City Region Parliamentary Reception in June 2026.
Leaders Lunch with… Prosper UK
04/06/2026
Ex-West Midlands Mayor Andy Street was in Liverpool on Wednesday 3rd June 2026 to meet with Downtown in Business members as he takes his Conservative Party movement Prosper UK on a business engagement and listening tour…
Leaders Lunch with Birmingham City Council
07/05/2026
Bringing together senior business leaders and key stakeholders, the event provided a timely platform for open and informed discussion on the eve of the local elections.
DIB Host Leader’s Lunch with Emma Degg
18/09/2025
On 18th September 2025, Downtown in Business hosted a Leader’s Lunch with Emma Degg at the beautiful Stanley House Hotel & Spa.
Powering Progress: Liverpool City Region Takes Centre Stage at Westminster
25/06/2025
Thank you to everyone who joined us for our Pre-Conference Dinner and Parliamentary Reception, two impactful events that brought the Liverpool City Region to the heart of Westminster and helped build momentum for even stronger collaboration and progress
Unlocking the North’s Potential: A Leaders Lunch with Clare Hayward
11/06/2025
On Wednesday 11th June, Downtown in Business hosted another inspiring edition of our Leaders Lunch series at Stanley House, bringing together key business figures from across the region for a focused discussion on regeneration and growth in Lancashire and beyond.
Homes England boss speaks to DIB audience
01/05/2025
Business leaders from across the North West’s property sector gathered to hear Eamonn speak about the future of housing and regeneration across the country.
The Livercool22 Video
09/12/2022
Watch the highlights and interviews with some of the leading business personalities from across the Liverpool City Region at the 2022 Livercool awards.
A look back on #COMBA22
22/09/2022
Take a look back on the highlights of the City of Manchester Business Awards 2022, and hear why the Manchester business community believe it is important to bring people together at events like #COMBA.
Downtown’s Day with Sir Keir Starmer MP
12/08/2022
Downtown in Business hosted a number of events during the Labour Party Leader’s visit to Liverpool in which he gave a key speech on business and the economy.