As the news broke over this weekend that Manchester Civil Servant and regeneration pioneer and close friend of Downtown Sir Howard Bernstein has sadly passed away, Downtown CEO Frank McKenna looks back on a life well lived and pays tribute to Sir Howards important work and legacy.
Ahead of the country going to the polls on 4th July, Downtown in Business hosted a pre-election dinner on Monday 17th June 2024 to discuss the upcoming election.
DIB hosted its 21st anniversary party at the fabulous Innside by Melia Hotel’s Gino D’ Acampo 360 Sky Bar on Thursday 13th June. We were joined by Downtown friends and members past and present for a spectacular night of food. drink – and, of course, networking!
The polls are not shifting- in fact they are getting worse for Rishi Sunak and the Conservatives. With just over two weeks to go before polling day, Is there anything the Tories can do to prevent the predicted wipeout?
Downtown in Business were proud sponsors of the opening day of the Qube Liverpool International Tennis Tournament on Thursday with the 13th of June becoming known as ‘Downtown Day’ at this fantastic event!
Joanne Roney CBE is to return to her native Birmingham to take up the newly-created post of managing director of its council.
With support from sponsors DB3 and Causeway, DIB Birmingham hosted an exclusive Roundtable Dinner on Wednesday bringing together industry leaders and professionals to delve into the profound impact of sports on society and the economy.
Why did Rishi Sunak call the election, why do the Tories hate young people? Why did Keir Starmer get himself into such a mess over Diane Abbott?
Join us for a lunch that promises to inspire and inform, as we work together to build a brighter future for Manchester through digital innovation and collaboration.
Downtown boss Frank McKenna caught up with Ryan Etchells and Elliot Vure from Together.
Downtown was recently invited to an evening at Albert’s Schloss, to try out their new spring/summer menu, and it was not one to disappoint!
Downtown In Business will host another of our popular ‘In Conversation with…’ events, featuring Simon Lawrence of Lancashire County Council. Taking place on the 27th of June, the event will bring together business leaders and professionals from across Lancashire to discuss the future of the region.
