Sean Keyes CEO of Sutcliffe reacts to Keir Starmer Speech at Labour Party Conference
03/10/2025
Following the PM’s speech at the Labour Party Conference 2025, Sutcliffe CEO Sean Keyes has his say.
Change Makers Live 2025: A Day of Innovation, Leadership, and Impact
02/10/2025
On Thursday 2nd October 2025, Downtown in Business hosted the third annual Change Makers Live conference at the magnificent new home of Everton Football Club, the Hill Dickinson Stadium at Bramley-Moore Dock. Bringing together over 100 business leaders, innovators, entrepreneurs, and government representatives, the conference offered a day of thought-provoking discussions, insights, and collaboration during the week of the Labour Party Conference.
Business School recruits three industry leaders to embed employer led innovation into courses
01/10/2025
University of Lancashire appoints three talented leaders to power institution’s ambition to support students and regional businesses to succeed and grow
Steven Hunt & Associates
01/10/2025
Downtown in Business is delighted that Steven A Hunt & Associates are our Business of the Month for October 2025. Steven Hunt & Associates is a leading mechanical and electrical engineering consultancy based in Liverpool and proudly working across Greater Manchester and the wider North West. Founded more than 35 years ago, the firm has built a reputation for delivering innovative, practical, and sustainable engineering solutions across sectors including healthcare, education, commercial, and residential development.
Story Homes to deliver critical infrastructure and housing to support National Cyber Force Campus
25/09/2025
Story Homes has submitted its plans for Cuerdale Garden Village, a transformative development designed to support the emerging cyber cluster around the new National Cyber Force (NCF) Campus at Samlesbury.
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.
University of Lancashire unveils Preston Campus installation to celebrate name change
15/09/2025
Eye-catching new installation unveiled on University Square marks significant milestone in the University’s history and symbolises its forward-looking identity.
Mansell welcomes Head of Commercial
02/09/2025
Mansell Building Solutions specialist in modern methods in construction (MMC) have recruited Martin Lynch to the newly-created position of Head of Commercial.
Bruntwood SciTech
01/09/2025
We are delighted that Bruntwood SciTech are our Business of the Month for September 2025. Bruntwood SciTech drives inclusive, sustainable economic growth through investment in science and technology infrastructure.
DIB bolsters events team with new appointment
14/08/2025
Downtown in Business is pleased to announce the appointment of Grace Merritt as Events Coordinator.
EP.107 | In Conversation with Dame Louise Ellman
13/08/2025
DIB Boss, Frank McKenna, caught up with Dame Louise Ellman in the Downtown Den.
Rosebud expands service offering to power business growth across Lancashire
12/08/2025
Rosebud, part of Lancashire County Council’s Business Growth Service, has unveiled two new services designed to further drive economic growth and unlock ambition across the county: Rosebud Business Growth and Rosebud Academy.