Mercure Blackburn Dunkenhalgh Hotel & Spa
23/03/2023
This week’s Venue of the Week is Mercure Blackburn Dunkenhalgh Hotel & Spa. The Blackburn Hotel and Spa is set inside a beautiful 700-year-old country manor house.
Downtown CEO discusses what’s in the papers on GB News
20/03/2023
DIB CEO Frank McKenna joined Esther and Philip on their Saturday Morning GB News show once again to discuss the latest news.
Chefs cookbook prize draw for Brain Tumour Charity
17/03/2023
In 2022 James was diagnosed with a brain tumor, he’s auctioning his entire cook book collection to fundraise for the Brain Tumor Association.
Change Makers Live 2023
16/03/2023
Watch the video review from DIB’s inaugural Change Makers Live conference. Featuring Wes Streeting MP, Dr Natalie Kenny, Chrissie Wolfe, Stephen Young, Jen Fenner, Jessica Bowles and Howard Lewis.
Spring Budget 2023 – What does it mean for Employers?
16/03/2023
Jeremy Hunt delivered his first budget since becoming Chancellor, with a primary focus on getting Britain ‘back into work’. Here are some of the key points for Employers and HR to consider.
Who Are Yer? – Julie Mogan
15/03/2023
The latest DIB member to feature in ‘Who Are Yer?’ is Julie Mogan, Regional Director of national consultancy law firm Excello Law.
Gino D’Acampo 360 Sky Bar Liverpool
15/03/2023
This week’s venue of the week is Gino D’Acampo 360 Sky Bar Liverpool. Located on the 18th floor of INNSiDE by Meliá hotel on Old Hall Street, Gino’s 360 Sky Bar has unrivalled panoramic views of the city and the River Mersey.
The Bond is back
15/03/2023
The £18million facility will become a focal point for television, film and all digital content production and a home for the best creative talent in the West Midlands
The Downtown Den Podcast. Season Two. Winning Women – Natalie Atkinson
10/03/2023
The latest guest in the Downtown Den podcast is the chief executive officer of FC United Natalie Atkinson.
Who Are Yer? – Thom Hetherington
09/03/2023
The latest DIB member to feature in ‘Who Are Yer?’ is Thom Hetherington, Founder of hospitality and culture consultancy, Landing Light, and Executive Chair at Easel Projects, which encompasses multiple art platforms including Manchester Art Fair and Manchester Contemporary Art Fund.
Downtown is Twenty – Sean Keyes
09/03/2023
Sean Keyes, managing director of structural and civil engineers Sutcliffe reflects on twenty years of Downtown in Business.