Lancashire Archives - Downtown in Business

Change Makers Live 2025: A Day of Innovation, Leadership, and Impact

02/10/2025

On Thursday 2nd October 2025, Downtown in Business hosted the third annual Change Makers Live conference at the magnificent new home of Everton Football Club, the Hill Dickinson Stadium at Bramley-Moore Dock. Bringing together over 100 business leaders, innovators, entrepreneurs, and government representatives, the conference offered a day of thought-provoking discussions, insights, and collaboration during the week of the Labour Party Conference.

Business School recruits three industry leaders to embed employer led innovation into courses

01/10/2025

University of Lancashire appoints three talented leaders to power institution’s ambition to support students and regional businesses to succeed and grow

Steven Hunt & Associates

01/10/2025

Downtown in Business is delighted that Steven A Hunt & Associates are our Business of the Month for October 2025. Steven Hunt & Associates is a leading mechanical and electrical engineering consultancy based in Liverpool and proudly working across Greater Manchester and the wider North West. Founded more than 35 years ago, the firm has built a reputation for delivering innovative, practical, and sustainable engineering solutions across sectors including healthcare, education, commercial, and residential development.

Story Homes to deliver critical infrastructure and housing to support National Cyber Force Campus

25/09/2025

Story Homes has submitted its plans for Cuerdale Garden Village, a transformative development designed to support the emerging cyber cluster around the new National Cyber Force (NCF) Campus at Samlesbury.

DIB Host Leader’s Lunch with Emma Degg

18/09/2025

On 18th September 2025, Downtown in Business hosted a Leader’s Lunch with Emma Degg at the beautiful Stanley House Hotel & Spa.

University of Lancashire unveils Preston Campus installation to celebrate name change

15/09/2025

Eye-catching new installation unveiled on University Square marks significant milestone in the University’s history and symbolises its forward-looking identity.

Mansell welcomes Head of Commercial

02/09/2025

Mansell Building Solutions specialist in modern methods in construction (MMC) have recruited Martin Lynch to the newly-created position of Head of Commercial.

Bruntwood SciTech

01/09/2025

We are delighted that Bruntwood SciTech are our Business of the Month for September 2025. Bruntwood SciTech drives inclusive, sustainable economic growth through investment in science and technology infrastructure.

DIB bolsters events team with new appointment

14/08/2025

Downtown in Business is pleased to announce the appointment of Grace Merritt as Events Coordinator.

EP.107 | In Conversation with Dame Louise Ellman

13/08/2025

DIB Boss, Frank McKenna, caught up with Dame Louise Ellman in the Downtown Den.

Rosebud expands service offering to power business growth across Lancashire

12/08/2025

Rosebud, part of Lancashire County Council’s Business Growth Service, has unveiled two new services designed to further drive economic growth and unlock ambition across the county: Rosebud Business Growth and Rosebud Academy.

Teenagers get a taste of veterinary life at University’s first Vet Summer School

08/08/2025

The new programme has been funded by a leading veterinary company, who will also offer work experience placements to students.