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.
COLBA 2024 celebrates the best of Liverpool Businesses!
05/07/2024
The 21st annual City of Liverpool Business Awards celebrated the very best Liverpool businesses on Thursday 4th July 2024.
“Connectivity is all about Inclusivity,” says Greater Manchester Combined Authority Connected Places Lead
02/07/2024
Downtown in Business Manchester hosted an insightful and engaging lunch event, bringing together key figures from the business community to discuss the future of digital infrastructure in the region.
Positive developments are happening in Lancashire says Lancashire Growth boss
28/06/2024
Downtown In Business hosted Simon Lawrence, Director of Growth and Regeneration at Lancashire County Council, at the latest event in their popular In Conversation with’ series.
Northern Powerhouse boss talks Devolution, HS2 and collaboration
27/06/2024
Henri Murison, Chief Executive of The Northern Powerhouse Partnership, discussed a comprehensive overview of the current trends and issues affecting the Cheshire region.
Causeway Mental Health campaign wins support from across the country
27/06/2024
Halton Borough Council became the first local authority to pledge its support for Causeway Technologies call to include ‘mental health support’ as part of its social value ask in any future construction projects it procures.