Groundhog Day
22/05/2025
DIB group chair and chief executive Frank McKenna reports on UKREiiF 2025.
St Helens Buoyant at Downtown in Business Leaders Lunch
15/05/2025
The atmosphere in the room was overwhelmingly positive, with many in the private sector praising the council’s proactive and results-driven approach.
England legend talks Mental Health with DIB in Brum
15/05/2025
To mark Mental Health Awareness Week, Downtown in Business hosted a special roundtable lunch in Birmingham on Tuesday.
Best for Britain spells out economic impact of UK-EU ties
01/05/2025
Senior members of team at think tank Best for Britain were in Liverpool this week, presenting evidence on how a closer trading relationship between the UK and the EU would offer a significant uplift to Britain’s economy.
DIB’s 2025 Highlights – So far…
24/04/2025
We can’t believe Easter has been and gone – and with it 25 DIB events!
DIB hosts Manchester Parliamentary Reception
24/04/2025
Over 100 business and political leaders from across the Greater Manchester region attended a special Parliamentary Reception event in Westminster.
Best for Britain & West Midlands Growth Company spell out economic opportunities at DIB roundtable
10/04/2025
Downtown in Business hosted an exclusive roundtable lunch at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in Birmingham with the focus on investment and economic growth.
Everton Vision: Everton’s New Stadium – The Fourth Grace of Liverpool
01/04/2025
The event discussed the potential new benefits the stadium could bring to North Liverpool and the surrounding area.
Leaders Lunch with Maya Ellis, Labour MP for Ribble Valley
31/03/2025
Downtown in Business hosted an exclusive lunch event with Maya Ellis MP bringing together business leaders to discuss the future of Lancashire’s economy and governance.
Dynamic duo makes this Liverpool’s best MIPIM yet says business leader
21/03/2025
Liverpool’s local government leadership team have been praised by Frank McKenna for their efforts at this years MIPIM festival.
#WIBA25 celebrates the best from across the city
11/03/2025
Over 300 leading business personalities from across Liverpool celebrated the achievements of the regions leading female entrepreneurs at the Women in Business Awards 2025.
DIB outlines plan for Cannes at pre-MIPIM dinner
06/02/2025
Business leaders from the property industry gathered for an exclusive MIPIM ’25 dinner at the fabulous Hope Street Hotel in Liverpool.