Creative and digital sectors ‘on growth path’ in Liverpool
The creative and digital sectors of the Liverpool economy have the capability to grow further – and diverse funding streams are available despite the challenges presented by Covid-19.
EP.96 – Downtown Den: What Next Power Panel in the Downtown Den
Downtown in Business brought together a powerful group of individuals from its network from across the country to gauge their opinions on Rishi Sunak’s Summer Statement and ask them what the Chancellor should be looking to announce in his October budget to get the economy back on track.
University Masterplan highways scheme enters new phase
Major roads around the Adelphi Quarter of Preston are reopening as the University of Central Lancashire’s (UCLan) £200m Masterplan development enters its next phase.
Downtown Den #110 // Tim Heatley in the Downtown Den
In conversation with DIB boss Frank McKenna, Capital & Centric boss, Tim Heatley discusses the BBC series, Manctopia, his business journey, the future of the property and construction sector and how he feels the Covid-19 crisis will impact on towns and cities.
BUSINESS LEADER BACKS BURNHAM CALL FOR LOCKDOWN FURLOUGH
The chief executive of business lobby group Downtown in Business, Frank McKenna has backed calls from Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham for the government to introduce furlough arrangements where local lockdowns take place.
Book now to see Wildlife Photographer of the Year in Birmingham
Wildlife Photographer of the Year is coming to Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery (BMAG) from Saturday 17 October 2020 and tickets are now available to book for the world-renowned exhibition which is part of the museum’s reopening programme.
Wilkes Strengthen Corporate and Private Client Teams with Two New Hires
Charlotte Lines and Naomi Ramsey have joined Birmingham & Solihull law firm The Wilkes Partnership Solicitors as newly qualified solicitors in the Corporate and Private Client teams respectively.
MAKE UK MARKS TECHNOLOGY HUB’S FOURTH ANNIVERSARY WITH SPOKEN WORD TRIBUTE TO ‘FUTURE MAKERS’
Make UK has marked its fourth anniversary of opening its Technology Hub in Aston, Birmingham, with a special tribute written by acclaimed writer and spoken word performer, Casey Bailey.
Helping Hand for Rosemere
A much needed ‘helping hand’ in the form of a £1,000 donation has come charity Rosemere Cancer Foundation’s way via staff of Leyland Trucks with support from their families and friends.
Advantage Home Construction Insurance celebrates rapid business growth this summer
Following a summer of steady business growth structural warranty specialist, Advantage Home Construction Insurance, has added eight new members of staff to its existing sales team
EP.95 – Downtown Den: Cllr Sharon Thompson in the Downtown Den
Downtown Den hosted born and bred Brummies Prof Paul Cadman, DIB Birmingham chair and Cllr Sharon Thompson cabinet member of homes and neighbourhoods.
BRUM BOUNCES BACK: FREE VIRTUAL EVENT FOR BIRMINGHAM BUSINESSES
A Birmingham-based charity that has been working tirelessly throughout the pandemic to support local people is turning its attention to the local business community with ‘Brum Bounces Back’.