In Conversation with Trevor Steven
DIB in association with the City of Liverpool College and Everton FC will be hosting this exclusive event with Trevor Steven.
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Industry experts to discuss the future of hospitality, retail and placemaking
DIB will host an exclusive lunch forum with industry experts and business leaders from across Manchester, focussing on the future of the high street, hospitality and more.
Building a Resilient Business with Glenville Walker and Partners
Downtown in Business, in partnership with Glenville Walker and Partners, will host the next event in a series of Business Gyms aimed at owner managed businesses to give expert advice on growing your business rather than simply surviving.
Ed James: Optimisim, Enthusiasm and Bouncing Back
Ed James is a self-proclaimed lover of people and their stories. Experiencing his first taste for radio at the age of 12, Ed now boasts over 20 years of experience as a Heart Radio presenter. Born in Yorkshire, now an honorary Brummie and one of the city’s biggest ambassadors, he has a passion for all things Birmingham and its community spirit.
Shadow Treasury minister to speak at DIB dinner
On Thursday 17th November 2022, Downtown in Business will host an exclusive dinner with Shadow Chief Secretary to the Treasury and Labour MP, Pat McFadden.
A week in America | 28 October 2022
This week Martin looks at the ‘alternative universes’ promising to give US investors stellar performance and wonders whether the sky is the limit?
New Education Minister good news for Business
The new Minster for Education, Gillian Keegan MP, is good news for business, according to DIB boss Frank McKenna.
Right to work checks – important changes Employers need to know
The temporary measures for right to work checks came to an end on 1 October. It is really important that Employers understand how to conduct a right to work check, as they can face a civil penalty of up to £20,000 for employing an illegal worker.
North West test for the Rishi bounce
There isn’t going to be a General Election, but the North West will see a significant test of how large that Labour lead is. Jim reviews the challenges and opportunities for the new Prime Minister.
Octopus Energy Generation backs Be.EV with up to £110m
Octopus Energy Generation, one of Europe’s largest renewable energy investors, is earmarking up to £110m on behalf of its Sky fund (ORI SCSp) for Manchester-based public EV charging network Be.EV to scale and install new charge points across the UK.
Green light for ECF’s new homes in Salford
Progress is accelerating in Salford, thanks to development partnership, The English Cities Fund (ECF), with the latest phase of homes next to the highly successful Novella, given the green light from Salford City Council’s planning committee, which will bring forward an additional 196 one, two and three-bedroom stunning homes for rent on the banks of the River Irwell.
Walker Engineering celebrates record financial year, with plans to grow further in the next 12 months
North West based firm Walker Engineering has announced a record turnover of £3.9m in 2021 – 73% up from the previous year’s figure of £2.2m.