Downtown Den Podcast #002 | Alison McGovern
24/03/2020
The MP for Wirral South and Treasury Select Committee member Alison McGovern popped into the Downtown Den to talk with our CEO Frank McKenna.
Downtown Den #004 | Birmingham is staying strong
24/03/2020
Our Birmingham Downtown Chairman called into the Den to discuss what the business landscape looked like for the West Midlands – commenting on politics, the charitable sector and education – with some high praise for Andy Street, Andy Burnham and the Chancellor.
Downtown Den Podcast #001 | Hospitality Sector | The Northern Powerhouse
24/03/2020
Downtown’s Heads of Events, Helen Bamford caught up with some of the hospitality sector to discuss the past week (W/C 16th Mar).
Downtown Den #003 | The Young Ones
23/03/2020
Downtown Director, Chris McKenna was joined by four young entrepreneurs to look back on the week that was, implications and opportunities for their business, the transition to remote working and plans for this week.
Downtown Den #002 | Alison McGovern
23/03/2020
The MP for Wirral South and Treasury Select Committee member Alison McGovern popped into the Downtown Den to talk with our CEO Frank McKenna discussing the government’s handling of the crisis so far, the Labour leadership saga and footy!
Downtown Den #001 | Hospitality Sector | The Northern Powerhouse
20/03/2020
DIB’s Heads of Events, Helen Bamford caught up with some of the hospitality sector earlier today to discuss the past week and highlighted some challenges in their industry across Liverpool, Manchester, Cheshire, Lancashire and Leeds.
A message from Steve Rotheram
20/03/2020
Earlier this week, DIB chief executive Frank McKenna and other city business leaders called for the establishment of a business Cobra. The metro mayor Steve Rotheram pulled this together and we publish his thoughts on the discussion that took place.
Coronavirus Update – 19.03.2020
19/03/2020
Downtown in Business CEO, Frank McKenna, gives an update on the latest information about COVID-19 and the impacts it will have on businesses.
Coronavirus Update – Statement Reaction 19.03.2020
19/03/2020
Downtown Chief Executive reacts to the latest government press conference on COVID-19.
Coronavirus Update – How DIB can support you and your business!
19/03/2020
Downtown in Business CEO, Frank McKenna, explains how DIB can help you and your business during the current Coronavirus pandemic.
Coronavirus Update – 18.03.2020 : Steven Hesketh Savvy Hotels
18/03/2020
Steven Hesketh from Savvy Hotels discusses the impact of COVID-19 on the hospitality industry and the action that can be done to support them.
Coronavirus Update – 17.03.2020
17/03/2020
Downtown boss, Frank McKenna, gives his update on the current Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic and what the impact is on businesses.