Downtown Den Podcast #012 | Henri Murison
01/04/2020
Downtown CEO Frank McKenna, chats to Director of The Northern Powerhouse Partnership, Henri Murison in the #DowntownDen.
Downtown Den #013 | European Space Agency
01/04/2020
Watch an out-of-this-world webinar between Downtown Director, Chris McKenna and European Space Agency – Business Applications Ambassador, Alan Cross.
Garstang brothers’ support for the team diagnosing local cases of Covid-19
31/03/2020
Brothers Will and John Walne from the Striped Pig Company are taking their Garstang-based outside catering outfit “inside” in a move to not only help serve the local community.
Downtown Den #012 | Henri Murison
31/03/2020
Downtown CEO Frank McKenna, chats to Director of The Northern Powerhouse Partnership, Henri Murison in the #DowntownDen.
Self-employed package gets cautious welcome from business specialist
27/03/2020
The new measures announced by the government to help the self-employed have been welcomed – but with a cautious message by a leading regional business specialist.
Home working could be start of gender parity in construction sector
27/03/2020
The effects of Covid-19 could change the makeup of the construction workforce forever, according to a leading academic.
Bongo’s Bingo founders win legal case with Napthens support
25/03/2020
The founders behind Bongo’s Bingo have won a landmark legal case, following support from regional law firm Napthens.
Vouch for the Future
24/03/2020
Pubs, restaurants and venues you love are suffering – but you can support them by buying a gift voucher to use after COVID-19 has run its course.
Downtown Den #002 | Alison McGovern
23/03/2020
The MP for Wirral South and Treasury Select Committee member Alison McGovern popped into the Downtown Den to talk with our CEO Frank McKenna discussing the government’s handling of the crisis so far, the Labour leadership saga and footy!
Investment Readiness Programme: Introduction to Equity Investment for SMEs – 6 May 2020, UCLan (Virtual event)
23/03/2020
The University of Central Lancashire has launched a free investor led Investment Readiness Programme, offering unique insights into what is needed to secure equity investment for your business.
Food charity appeals for donations to support vulnerable communities
23/03/2020
A local food charity is appealing for donations of goods for it to redistribute to vulnerable groups as more and more people are forced to self-isolate.
Boost launches #AskForHelp campaign to support Lancashire businesses through Coronavirus
23/03/2020
Lancashire’s £6m business growth hub is refocusing its service to give worried business owners a place to turn to during the current Coronavirus pandemic.