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5 week countdown to DIB’s national property, planning and regeneration conference

The Mayors of Greater Manchester & West Yorkshire are the latest speakers to be announced for the Talking 'Bout Regeneration conference 2024.

Downtown in Business are delighted to announce its final two speakers to an already eclectic mix of high profile guests from both the public and private sector for their annual national planning, property and regeneration conference hosted on Thursday 8th February at The Lowry Hotel, Salford.

Andy Burnham, Mayor for Greater Manchester will join Downtown on Wednesday 7th February at a event in association with Causeway Technologies. This exclusive dinner will be attended by industry leaders from across the UK to discuss Causeway’s recently launched campaign around mental health and well being amongst onsite construction workers.

The following day, Mayor of West Yorkshire, Tracy Brabin will close out the conference, adding to what is already a stellar line up. To view the full agenda CLICK HERE.

Downtown founder and CEO, Frank McKenna commented ‘’We are delighted to add Andy and Tracy to what is already an impressive billing at what has become a must attend conference for the property and construction sector. We only have limited tickets left and are heading for another sell out, so be sure not to miss out.’’

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Leading electrical retailer AO chooses Bruntwood SciTech’s innovation hub 111 Piccadilly for city centre creative hub

Bruntwood SciTech is announcing that the UK’s leading electrical retailer, AO, has chosen 111 Piccadilly for its new Manchester city centre creative hub.

The firm will take the entire 15th floor, providing a fully fitted and furnished workspace for its creative department, comprising animators, production staff and graphic designers. By relocating to 111 Piccadilly, AO will gain direct collaboration and networking opportunities with other like-minded tech businesses already based at the building, including the likes of national EV charging network Be.EV and payment solutions software provider, Total Processing.

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