


DIB to partner at Major Business Conference ‘Trade Unlocked’
A national business conference ‘Trade Unlocked’, which will take place at the NEC Birmingham on Tuesday 20th June 2023, is being supported by Downtown in Business.

Fazenda Rodizio Bar and Grill – UKREiiF Conference
With UKREiiF being held in Leeds on 16th-18th May 2023, Downtown in Business would like to offer its connections an exclusive guest experience at one of Leeds’s most renowned restaurants.

Mercure Blackburn Dunkenhalgh Hotel & Spa
We are delighted that Mercure Dunkenhalgh Hotel & Spa are our latest Business of the Week. Set in 17 acres of glorious parkland, this 4-star hotel is in a 700-year-old building with restored original features.

The seventeenth annual Phil Thompson Golf Classic takes place this year on Thursday 25 May – book your team’s place now!
After a successful event in 2022, Nugent are preparing for this year’s event on Thursday 25th May 2023 at Hurlston Hall Golf Club.

The Downtown Den Podcast. Season Three. The Business of Sport – David Murray
In the latest episode of the Downtown Den podcast, Andy McIntyre from VSI Executive Education speaks with sports broadcasting specialist David Murray.

Visitor economy bosses discuss opportunities for North West at DIB event
The head of Marketing Liverpool, Chris Brown, the Managing Director of Marketing Manchester, Sheona Southern, and the Chief Executive of Marketing Lancashire, Rachel McQueen joined forces to address a DIB audience on the challeneges and future plans for North West visitor economy.

Experience Eurovision in a VIP suite
This is your opportunity to host your own once-in-a-lifetime experience at the Eurovision Song Contest 2023 live in Liverpool this May.

Procure Partnerships Framework Renewal | Tender Documents Now Live!
The tender documents for the renewal of the national Procure Partnerships Framework have gone live.

The Future of Manufacturing – What next for Britain?
Frank McKenna hosted a special event at the House of Commons on Wednesday 19th April 2023 when he was joined by shadow Business Minister Bill Esterson MP to discuss the future of manufacturing in the UK.

The Meliá White House Hotel
This week’s Venue of the Week is The Meliá White House Hotel. Situated in a Grade II listed historical building with beautiful architecture, this 4-star deluxe hotel has recently renovated with a £50M investment bedrooms and facilities, as well as 9 meeting spaces and the exclusive The LEVEL Lounge.

Who Are Yer? – Laura Sherliker
In this week’s ‘Who Are Yer?’ we get to know Laura Sherliker, Director at The Fairhursts Design Group.