Manchester HS2 Parliamentary Reception
14/07/2022
Take a look at our recent Parliamentary Reception and why we joined business and political leaders to highlight need for an undergrouund HS2 station at Manchester Piccadilly.
Do our leaders need coaching?
14/07/2022
As the hangover kicks in from Boris’s big night out – Jacey Normand asks could all leaders benefit from some personal development coaching.
And the winners are…
08/07/2022
Downtown in Business Liverpool crowned some of the top businesses from across the Liverpool City Region at the City of Liverpool Business Awards 2022, sponsored this year by leading laboratory-based provider for scientists, BioGrad.
Mayor Street – it’s a time for leaders
07/07/2022
Kevin Johnson urges West Midlands Mayor, Andy Street to show more ambition as leader.
Downtown campaigns for Manchester HS2 tunnel
07/07/2022
Whilst the Prime Minister made his last stand with a committee of top MPs in the Palace of Westminster, Downtown held a reception on the Terrace Pavilion, House of Commons.
Kigali to the Commonwealth
05/07/2022
Former MP and now business consultant Simon Danczuk discusses his recent trip to Rwanda for the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting Business Forum and what Britain can learn from the African nation.
Downtown CEO reviews current affairs on GB News
04/07/2022
DIB CEO and Group Chairman, Frank McKenna joined Esther McVey and Philip Davies once again on the GB News channel to discuss the latest news from across the UK.
West Midlands Mayor to address DIB audience
30/06/2022
On Tuesday 12th July 2022, Downtown in Business Birmingham will host an exclusive breakfast forum with the mayor of the West Midlands, Andy Street at The Grand Hotel.
Manchester leaders to press Government on ‘cut-price’ overground HS2 station
30/06/2022
Over 50 political and business leaders are to lobby the Government next week on its decision to rule out an underground HS2 station in Manchester.
In Conversation with Graeme Mason
30/06/2022
Join Downtown in Business on Tuesday 20th September for an special ‘In Conversation’ event with Chief Sustainability and Communications Officer at Newcastle International Airport, Graeme Mason.
Mental Health, Hybrid Working, Health & Safety and Managing your People
30/06/2022
Join Downtown in Business and High Performance Consultancy on Thursday 14th July at the fantastic INNSiDE by Melia hotel for what is sure to be a fascinating discussion into the ‘new’ post-COVID world.
Frank McKenna on the Pete Price podcast
30/06/2022
Downtown boss, Frank McKenna recently made an appearance on one of the latest Pete Price podcast’s discussing Frank chats to Pete about the political and business world in Liverpool and the wider UK. Listen to the full episode below.