Downtown In Business were delighted to welcome Director of Culture Liverpool, Claire McColgan to our business meeting this week. Find out what the event involved in this blog from Downtown’s Head of Events, Heather Thornton.
A poll of Greater Manchester firms, immediately following the Government’s decision to put the region in a Tier 3 Lockdown, has come out overwhelmingly supporting local politicians. Almost 88% said they trusted the Manchester City Council leader, whilst just 12% said the Prime Minister.
The Deputy Leader of Lancashire County Council discussed plans for the £34 million economic recovery package for Lancashire and how they intend to safeguard local businesses and jobs post COVID-19.
The chief executive of the Cheshire & Warrington Local Enterprise Partnership Philip Cox joined Frank McKenna in the #DowntownDen to explore the issues that COVID-19 has had on the county and its economic growth and development.
DIB boss Frank McKenna, spoke to the Leader of Manchester City Council, Sir Richard Leese about the Tier 2 restrictions placed on the region.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
Downtown in Business boss, Frank McKenna caught up with the CEO of Birmingham 2022, Ian Reid in the Downtown Den.
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.
