Celebrating the best of Birmingham’s Business Community
03/10/2024
Downtown in Business rewarded the leading businesses and business personalities from across Birmingham at the City of Birmingham Business Awards 2024.
DIB teams up with Best for Britain at Labour conference
26/09/2024
Downtown in Business, in association with Best for Britain, hosted two exclusive Fringe events at this years annual Labour Party conference in Liverpool.
In Conversation with Lou Cordwell OBE
19/09/2024
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.
Political experts outline thoughts on new government agenda
19/09/2024
Three leading political and policy experts were in Birmingham this week, offering their thoughts on the recent General Election.
Downtown in Business event sheds light on new opportunities for digital and cybersecurity sectors in Lancashire
13/09/2024
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.
DIB celebrates the best of Manchester at #COMBA24
12/09/2024
On Thursday the 12th of September 2024, Downtown in Business celebrated the 13th annual City of Manchester Business Awards.
Leaders come together to discuss city region investment offer
12/09/2024
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.
DIB’s Northern Power Towns Event Sparks Impactful Dialogue and Networking
10/09/2024
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.
“If you don’t get invited to the party, just turn up”: People Power Places Confernece celebrates 20 years of the Liverpool BID Company
10/09/2024
The People, Power Places conference, hosted by DIB in collaboration with the Liverpool BID Company, celebrated the 20th anniversary of Liverpool BID, commemorating two decades of transformative work in the Liverpool region.
Exploring the Future of Liverpool’s Knowledge Quarter
04/09/2024
DIB hosted a captivating roundtable lunch event to delve into the future of Liverpool’s Knowledge Quarter.
“Regional problems require regional solutions” – Reflections on a New Government, Regional Growth and Development
16/07/2024
The ‘Northern Power Towns Conference’ brought together leaders, chief executives, and senior decision-makers from various local authorities, alongside private sector partners to engage in discussions and debates on the opportunities and potential of regional towns.
“Council can create the environment for wealth” says Leeds Chief Executive
11/07/2024
Downtown in Business recently hosted an exclusive Leaders Lunch event at Gaucho Leeds, with Tom Riordan, Chief Executive of Leeds City Council.