Lancashire County Council’s head of economic development Stephen Young gave a detailed brief of how the county had responded to COVID19 – and more importantly what his hopes and aspirations are for the future, including a more influential place at the Northern Powerhouse table for Lancashire.
“If you don’t get invited to the party, just turn up”: People Power Places Confernece celebrates 20 years of the Liverpool BID Company
The People, Power Places conference, hosted by DIB in collaboration with the Liverpool BID Company, celebrated the 20th anniversary of Liverpool BID, commemorating two decades of transformative work in the Liverpool region.
Downtown in Business event sheds light on new opportunities for digital and cybersecurity sectors in Lancashire
On Wednesday 11th September 2024 DIB hosted a unique event in Lancashire, discussing the opportunities Lancashire has in the digital sector and reflecting on the the new Labour Government’s first few months in office.
DIB Meets… Nugent, Krol Corlett & Butterworth Spengler
Downtown in Business boss Frank Mckenna caught up with Joanne Henney, CEO at Nugent, Simon Krol, Director at Krol Corlett Construction and James Jaycock, Insurance Broker at Butterworth Spengler to discuss what and who Nugent are.
Leaders come together to discuss city region investment offer
Business and academic leaders were joined by Metro Mayor Steve Rotheram at a special dinner that focussed on the mayor’s ambition to deliver a 25% uplift in the city regions Foreign Direct Investment.