Downtown announces new Manchester chair
28/09/2023
Manchester hospitality, food & drink guru Thom Hetherington, has been named as the new chair of Downtown in Business Manchester.
Downtown to sponsor 2024 Liverpool International Tennis Tournament
28/09/2023
Downtown in Business will sponsor the opening day of the Liverpool International Tennis tournament next year – with Thursday 13th June becoming ‘Downtown Day’.
Tale of Two Cities
28/09/2023
This week, Martin contrasts the fortunes of the two Birminghams. Perhaps the UK’s civic leaders would benefit from learning from their US namesakes.
HS2 is not a nice to have – it is a must have
28/09/2023
Frank McKenna’s thoughts on the latest controversies surrounding HS2.
Downtown announces 2024 Events programme
28/09/2023
Downtown in Business are delighted to announce a large part of their events programme for 2024, covering the North West, West Yorkshire, North East, West Midlands and London.
DIB nominated for national award
27/09/2023
Downtown in Business has been nominated for the ‘fastest growing business’ prize at the 2023 British Irish Trade Association awards, which take place in London on Friday 10th November.
Preston International Hotel
27/09/2023
This week’s Venue of the Week is Preston International Hotel. An ideal base for stays in the North West, this modern hotel is located close to Preston city centre and within easy reach of the M6 motorway.
Season 4. Episode 7. | Leaders | Joanne Roney OBE
22/09/2023
In the latest episode of the Downtown Den podcast Downtown boss Frank McKenna is joined by the chief executive of Manchester City Council, Joanne Roney OBE.
DIB Property & Regeneration Conference – Tickets Available Now
21/09/2023
Downtown in Business will host their third property and regeneration conference on Thursday 8th February 2023.
DIB Boss to Speak at Ideas Conference
19/09/2023
Downtown CEO, Frank McKenna, will speak at the ‘Battle of Ideas’ Conference in London on 28th October 2023.
