Are we doing enough?
08/09/2022
Victoria explains the simple steps that we can all take to make a difference with Mental Health in the workplace.
It’s diverse, but will it work?
08/09/2022
Jim presents his comprehensive view on the new government appointments. He believes Liz Truss must be given a chance, but worries that levelling up the North is going to be overwhelmed by the energy crisis.
Can transport investment deliver the ‘Levelling Up’ agenda?
08/09/2022
Save the Date. On Thursday 20th October, the High Speed Rail group will be hosting an event to explore how increased transport investment in all parts of the country could deliver on the Government’s flagship ‘Levelling Up’ policy.
Prepare your business for the proposed upcoming Employment legislation
08/09/2022
Join DIB in association with High Performance Consultancy as we explore how businesses can adapt to the ‘new’ post-COVID world with the latest updaets in HR, Employment Law, and Health & Safety.
Blue Peter presenter Mwaka Mudenda and CBeebies presenter Chantelle Lindsay headline Chester Zoo’s FREE family wildlife festival
07/09/2022
Popular children’s TV presenters Mwaka Mudenda and Chantelle Lindsay are set to headline Chester Zoo’s family festival celebrating UK wildlife, which takes place later this month.
Make Events CEO Holly Moore launches new ‘Anything is Possible’ podcast
06/09/2022
Holly Moore, CEO of Make Events, launches her new ‘Anything is Possible’ Podcast this week, with the first episode available on streaming services on 6th September.
Coming soon: A new series of the ‘Downtown Den’ podcast
03/09/2022
The Downtown Den podcast will return in October with an eclectic range of guests talking to our chief executive and group chairman Frank McKenna about their career journey, their highs and lows, their challenges, and their tips for success.
Septemebr Promotions at The Lowry Hotel
02/09/2022
There are some exciting promotions at The Lowry Hotel this September including and exclusive dinner with Hambledon Wines and a Manchester themed tasting menu as a fringe event for the Manchester Food and Drink Festival.
A week in America | 02 September 2022
02/09/2022
Martin looks at President Biden’s announcement to forgive up to $10,000 in student loans and explores why the system is fundamentally broken.
Business needs government action now
01/09/2022
As we approach the final months of 2022, many businesses are in crisis. Frank McKenna suggests a package of measures that the new Prime Minister may consider to get them- and her- through the winter when she takes office next week.
Property conference postponed due to rail strike
01/09/2022
The Downtown in Business national Property and Regeneration conference that was due to take place in Birmingham on 15th September has been postponed. A new date of Thursday 9th February has been announced for the event, following the announcement of a national rail dispute that is due to take place on the original date.