A week in America | 1 December 2022
01/12/2022
Martin looks at how tax raising powers are changing how and where America goes to work…
DIB is hosting TWO major national conferences in 2023
01/12/2022
Downtown in Business is set to host TWO national conferences in 2023. Join us in February 23 for our second annual ‘Talking ‘Bout Regeneration’ conference and in March 23 we will host the inaugural ‘Change Makers Live’ conference.
Still in the sidings
01/12/2022
The northern mayors described their talks with the Transport Minister this week as “positive”. Jim prefers to differ. He fears short term misery and long term frustration for the travelling public. He also updates us on devolution moves in Lancashire and Cheshire.
Business of Politics to be launched in New Year
01/12/2022
The chief executive and Group chairman of Downtown in Business Frank McKenna, and former MP and political commentator Simon Danczuk will launch a new podcast in 2023.
Krol Corlett
01/12/2022
We are delighted that Krol Corlett are our Business of the Month for December 2022. Krol Corlett Construction is a main contractor that operates across the North West of England and North Wales.
Downtown CEO joins Pete Price on the latest episode of ‘The Very Best of Pete Price’ podcast
28/11/2022
Downtown in Business CEO Frank McKenna joins Liverpool Radio Legend Pete Price on the latest episode of ‘The Very Best of Pete Price’ podcast.
Lancashire Cricket Club
28/11/2022
We are delighted that Lancashire Cricket Club are our latest Business of the Week.
Lancashire launches 2050 strategy at Speakers House
25/11/2022
Business leaders from Lancashire descended on London earlier this week at a very special event at the Speakers House.
Lord Michael Heseltine: The best prime minister we never had
25/11/2022
A political giant for more than five decades, the man who many believe to be ‘the best Prime Minister we never had’, Lord Michael Heseltine, joined DIB boss Frank McKenna in the Downtown Den this week.
What does the budget mean for Employers?
24/11/2022
Following the Autumn budget announcement, Victoria reviews what Employers/HR need be aware of.
Tories face thumping in Chester
24/11/2022
Jim surveys the grim political landscape for North West Conservatives as a leading MP decides to quit, and the party faces defeat in next week’s Chester by election.
Where are we going to get growth?
24/11/2022
Frank McKenna fears for small businesses and the hospitality sector following last week’s Autumn Statement.