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This week Martin strikes up a conversation in an airport lounge and learns way more than he bargained for…

The Downtown Den Podcast. Season Three. The Business of Sport – Sir Howard Bernstein
In episode eight of season three in our ‘Business of Sport’ series in the Downtown Den, the former chief executive of Manchester City Council Sir Howard Bernstein joins DIB boss Frank McKenna, discussing the economic impact of sport, culture, and sporting events.

Is Starmer a Brexiter now?
In his latest blog, Frank McKenna argues that Keir Starmer is right to rule out the UKs return to the EU.
Meet #COLBA23 sponsor, Liverpool John Lennon Airport
Downtown in Business chat with the City of Liverpool Business Awards 2023 headline sponsor, Liverpool John Lennon Airport.

Rugby League legend to address DIB sport conference
Former Leeds Rhinos and England Rugby League legend Jamie Jones-Buchanan has been confirmed as the latest sporting giant on the speaker list of the DIB Business of Sport conference which takes place on Thursday 7th September 2023 at Lancashire County Cricket Clubs Emirates Stadium.

The red petals fall off again
Are the red petals falling off Lancashire’s rose again in a fresh dispute over devolution to the county? Jim reports and also looks at two Northern mayors fighting their corner.

Who Are Yer? – Anne King
In this week’s ‘Who Are Yer?’ we get to know Anne King, Director at Steven Hunt & Associates.

Crowne Plaza Newcastle – Stephenson Quarter
This week’s Venue of the Week is Crowne Plaza Newcastle – Stephenson Quarter. Just steps from Newcastle rail station in the city centre, Crowne Plaza® Newcastle – Stephenson Quarter hotel offers upmarket style and gracious service.


VSI Executive Education
We are delighted that VSI Executive Education are our Business of the Month for June 2023. VSI Executive Education are a group of people who focus on smart thinking.