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DIB CEO Frank McKenna joins the husband and wife duo Esther McVey MP and Philip Davies MP on their Saturday morning GB News show this weekend.

DIB CEO Frank McKenna joins the husband and wife duo Esther McVey MP and Philip Davies MP on their Saturday morning GB News show this weekend.

In episode eight of season three in our ‘Business of Sport’ series in the Downtown Den, the former chief executive of Manchester City Council Sir Howard Bernstein joins DIB boss Frank McKenna, discussing the economic impact of sport, culture, and sporting events.

Former Leeds Rhinos and England Rugby League legend Jamie Jones-Buchanan has been confirmed as the latest sporting giant on the speaker list of the DIB Business of Sport conference which takes place on Thursday 7th September 2023 at Lancashire County Cricket Clubs Emirates Stadium.

In this week’s ‘Who Are Yer?’ we get to know Anne King, Director at Steven Hunt & Associates.

This week’s Venue of the Week is Crowne Plaza Newcastle – Stephenson Quarter. Just steps from Newcastle rail station in the city centre, Crowne Plaza® Newcastle – Stephenson Quarter hotel offers upmarket style and gracious service.

We are delighted that Avison Young are our Business of the Month for June 2023. Avison Young strive to be real estate at its best, helping people be more productive, prosperous and positive.

Next up in our ‘Meet the Partner’ series is Jayne Moore, the CEO of Moore Media. Jayne and Frank reflect on Jayne’s business journey so far, from owning and running a lifestyle magazine in Birmingham in the late 90’s to celebrating 10 years of Moore Media.

In this week’s ‘Who Are Yer?’ we get to know John Chesworth, Executive Chair at Harrison Drury Solicitors.

This week’s Venue of the Week is Restaurant Bar and Grill Liverpool. Liverpool’s beautiful Restaurant Bar and Grill is centred in the heart of the city on Brunswick Street in the historic Halifax House building.

Next up in our ‘Meet the Partner’ series is Paul Cheetham-Karcz, the chief executive of Sedulo. Paul and Frank discuss Paul’s Sedulo journey, his own podcast series and the Sedulo Foundation Colour Ball.

In this episode Andy speaks with newly appointed Vice President of Sporting for the U.S. Soccer Federation and former U.S. international footballer Oguchi Onyewu.

The Group chair and chief executive of Downtown in Business Frank McKenna will be one of the speakers at the forthcoming ‘Trade Unlocked’ national conference which takes place at the Birmingham NEC on Tuesday 20th 2023.