COLBA 2024 celebrates the best of Liverpool Businesses!
05/07/2024
The 21st annual City of Liverpool Business Awards celebrated the very best Liverpool businesses on Thursday 4th July 2024.
Predictions for the General Election:
03/07/2024
Sean Keyes, CEO of Sutcliffe; Simon Harris, CEO of Avrenim; Jo Henney, CEO of Nugent; Jen Fenner co-founder of DefProc Engineering and Sophie Gilmore, Managing Director of HybridTec – give their pre-election thoughts ahead of tomorrows vote.
“Connectivity is all about Inclusivity,” says Greater Manchester Combined Authority Connected Places Lead
02/07/2024
Downtown in Business Manchester hosted an insightful and engaging lunch event, bringing together key figures from the business community to discuss the future of digital infrastructure in the region.
Positive developments are happening in Lancashire says Lancashire Growth boss
28/06/2024
Downtown In Business hosted Simon Lawrence, Director of Growth and Regeneration at Lancashire County Council, at the latest event in their popular In Conversation with’ series.
Northern Powerhouse boss talks Devolution, HS2 and collaboration
27/06/2024
Henri Murison, Chief Executive of The Northern Powerhouse Partnership, discussed a comprehensive overview of the current trends and issues affecting the Cheshire region.
Causeway Mental Health campaign wins support from across the country
27/06/2024
Halton Borough Council became the first local authority to pledge its support for Causeway Technologies call to include ‘mental health support’ as part of its social value ask in any future construction projects it procures.
Manchester mourns the passing of a legend
27/06/2024
Business leaders from Manchester and beyond have been paying tribute to Sir Howard Bernstein.
Downtown in Business Hosts Enlightening CIH Housing Association Forum Breakfast Event
25/06/2024
Downtown in Business Manchester, in collaboration with Sutcliffe Engineering, hosted an exclusive breakfast event on Tuesday, at Neo in Manchester. The event brought together key players from the property development, engineering, and housing sectors for a breakfast of insightful discussions surrounding the most important topics at the CIH Housing Association ‘Housing 2024’ Conference.
One Week to Go Until the City of Liverpool Business Awards 2024
24/06/2024
It’s that time of year again, the City of Liverpool Business Awards 2024 (COLBA) is just one week away!
Remembering Howard Bernstein: A tribute to a leading Civil Servant and close friend of DIB
24/06/2024
As the news broke over this weekend that Manchester Civil Servant and regeneration pioneer and close friend of Downtown Sir Howard Bernstein has sadly passed away, Downtown CEO Frank McKenna looks back on a life well lived and pays tribute to Sir Howards important work and legacy.
The Country is ready for Change
20/06/2024
Ahead of the country going to the polls on 4th July, Downtown in Business hosted a pre-election dinner on Monday 17th June 2024 to discuss the upcoming election.
Downtown in Business 21st Anniversary Party: A Night to Remember Celebrating Two Decades of Success!
18/06/2024
DIB hosted its 21st anniversary party at the fabulous Innside by Melia Hotel’s Gino D’ Acampo 360 Sky Bar on Thursday 13th June. We were joined by Downtown friends and members past and present for a spectacular night of food. drink – and, of course, networking!