The DIB Cheshire & North Wales Business Awards are back for 2026!
30/10/2025
The Downtown in Business Cheshire & North Wales Business Awards celebrate the people and organisations making that success happen.
Downtown in Business warns that new Employment Rights Bill will hurt small firms and stifle growth
30/10/2025
Downtown in Business believes that the proposed changes risk creating additional costs, uncertainty, and bureaucracy for small businesses that are already facing rising inflation, increased regulation, and economic uncertainty.
New Wonderland Afternoon Tea at Oddfellows Chester
27/10/2025
A whimsical dining space that promises to be one of the most exciting culinary experiences in the city
Oldham manufacturer’s £300k digital investment to creates jobs and drive growth
24/10/2025
Stream Measurement unveils state-of-the-art gas calibration rig backed by Made Smarter
Sutcliffe CEO Warns of Engineering Skills Crisis – Calls for Proactive Industry Action at their 40th Birthday at Hill Dickinson Stadium
24/10/2025
Keyes is calling on other industry leaders to take concrete action before the skills gap becomes unbridgeable.
DIB Kicks off IHEEM 2025 with Inspiring Breakfast Event
21/10/2025
Downtown in Business kicked off the IHEEM Conference 2025 with a Breakfast Event at INNSiDE by Meliá, Manchester, hosted in partnership with Steven A. Hunt & Associates.
Business for Nature: The Social Side of Sustainability
21/10/2025
Join Chester Zoo for an insightful morning of networking and discussion, you’ll have the opportunity to connect with like-minded professionals, hear from expert speakers, and gain fresh perspectives on integrating social sustainability into business strategies.
Stallard Kane and oneHR Announce Groundbreaking Partnership to Transform Health & Safety Support
21/10/2025
Stallard Kane, an experienced HR and Health & Safety Consultancy, has today announced an exciting new partnership with leading HR and H&S software provider oneHR.
Oddfellows Chester Exclusive Offer for DIB Members
20/10/2025
Oddfellows Chester is delighted to offer exclusive benefits for Downtown in Business members — whether you’re looking for a whimsical afternoon, a Sunday feast, or an overnight escape.
Celebrating the Culture, and People Behind Davies Partnership
17/10/2025
It’s been an extremely busy but hugely rewarding year at Davies Partnership. As the team looks ahead to their 30th anniversary in 2026, the company is proud to share a new film that captures the culture, values, and people behind its continued success.
Building Manchester’s Future: Leader’s Lunch with Gavin White
16/10/2025
On Monday 13th October 2025 Downtown in Business hosted a Leader’s Lunch with Gavin White, Executive Member for Housing and Development at Manchester City Council.
“Mandate the Digital Skills Passport for Public Sector Construction,” urges new national campaign
09/10/2025
A new campaign calling for digital skills passports to be mandatory on all publicly-funded construction and infrastructure projects launched today on the 9th October 2025