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.
Business Leaders Connect in Birmingham
05/10/2020
Downtown welcomed three great speakers – Kevin Johnson, Kim Leary and James Forrester for an afternoon discussion that invited business leaders across the region to connect, converse and share concerns on the COVID-19 pandemic.
Protecting your Pension with Angelus Law
02/10/2020
Downtown in Business CEO, Frank McKenna, speaks with Doug Carter from Angelus Law discussing Final Salary Pensions and how Angelus Law can potentially save you thousands of pounds on your pensions.
BUSINESS BOSS CALLS FOR DEVOLUTION OF POWERS TO TACKLE COVID CRISIS
01/10/2020
The chief executive of Downtown in Business has warned the government that business owners and entrepreneurs are becoming increasingly angry and frustrated at what he describes as its inconsistent, confusing and knee-jerk approach to the Covid crisis.
Call for Immediate Action to avoid catastrophic consequences for the Visitor Economy
01/10/2020
Liverpool’s hospitality industry is under threat – with further restrictions potentially having a catastrophic impact on the entire sector.
EP.103 – Downtown Den: In Conversation with Ciara Keeling
29/09/2020
Downtown in Business was delighted to be joined in the Downtown Den by Ciara Keeling the CEO of Bruntwood Works.
EP.102 – Downtown Den: A Totally Frank Conversation with Frank Rogers
28/09/2020
The Chief Executive of the Liverpool City Region Combined Authority Frank Rogers joined DIB boss Frank McKenna in the Downtown Den to talk Recovery Plans, transport, devolution and the Northern Powerhouse.