Downtown Den #115 // Sir Richard Leese LIVE in the Downtown Den
16/10/2020
DIB boss Frank McKenna, spoke to the Leader of Manchester City Council, Sir Richard Leese about the Tier 2 restrictions placed on the region.
Downtown Den #114 // Tom Riordan LIVE in the Downtown Den
16/10/2020
Leeds City Council Chief Executive, Tom Riordan joined Downtown CEO, Frank McKenna in the Downtown Den to tell us how he thinks the Northern Powerhouse should respond to the post-Covid-19 world.
Downtown meets the Park Regis Birmingham
16/10/2020
We chat with Ryan Doyle, Group Director of Sales at Park Regis Birmingham discussing the facilities available at the hotel and what you can expect as a guest.
Downtown Den #113 // In Conversation with Clare Hayward & Steve Broomhead
16/10/2020
Downtown Cheshire in Business was joined in the Downtown Den by the chair of the Cheshire Local Enterprise Partnership Clare Hayward and the chief executive of Warrington Borough Council Steve Broomhead.
Business Meeting with Rowena Burns
15/10/2020
This week Downtown Manchester in Business recently hosted a special members meeting in Gaucho, Manchester City Centre with Chair of Manchester Science Partnership, Rowena Burns.
MAYOR SAYS LEGAL CHALLENGE ON THE CARDS IF GOVERNMENT FAILS TO OFFER BUSINESS SUPPORT PACKAGE
13/10/2020
In an exclusive event hosted by Downtown in Business and the Liverpool BID Company this afternoon, the mayor of Liverpool Joe Anderson has said that he wants to work with the private sector to mount a legal challenge against the government if the Chancellor refuses to establish a comprehensive furlough scheme for the city’s business community.
EP.105 – Downtown Den: In Conversation with Ian Reid
09/10/2020
Downtown in Business boss, Frank McKenna caught up with the CEO of Birmingham 2022, Ian Reid in the Downtown Den.
Manchester Hospitality Hub
08/10/2020
Downtown Manchester recently hosted an online think tank with representatives from recognisable brands from across the Hospitality industry in the region. The discussion was put together to help identify the various pinch points for the industry and allow industry professionals to share ideas and practices they have established to manage their unique venues under the new guidance.
ESA Business Applications – How can it help your business?
08/10/2020
DIB invited the ESA Business Applications Regional Ambassador (North West England & North Wales), Alan Cross to discuss how ESA Business Applications can help businesses grow.
EP.104 – Downtown Den: In Conversation with Camilla Mankabady
08/10/2020
The Director of Communications for Liverpool City Council, Camilla Mankabady joined Downtown CEO and group Chairman, Frank McKenna in the Downtown Den.
North facing economic catastrophe on back of another lockdown claims business leader
08/10/2020
Downtown CEO, Frank McKenna is calling for a joint delegation of Northern politicians and business leaders to demand an urgent meeting with government ministers to put a halt to what he describes as the imposition of a guaranteed economic catastrophe across the Northern Powerhouse.
Downtown Den #111 // Michael Taylor in the Downtown Den
07/10/2020
The Head of Regional Affairs at Manchester Metropolitan University, Michael Taylor visited the Downtown Den for a chat with Downtown CEO, Frank McKenna.