The Downtown Den Podcast. Season Two. Winning Women – Natalie Atkinson
10/03/2023
The latest guest in the Downtown Den podcast is the chief executive officer of FC United Natalie Atkinson.
What does International Women’s Day mean to you?
09/03/2023
This week, Victoria reflects on International Women’s Day and why Equality is the goal, and equity is the means to get there.
Who Are Yer? – Thom Hetherington
09/03/2023
The latest DIB member to feature in ‘Who Are Yer?’ is Thom Hetherington, Founder of hospitality and culture consultancy, Landing Light, and Executive Chair at Easel Projects, which encompasses multiple art platforms including Manchester Art Fair and Manchester Contemporary Art Fund.
They think it’s all over – well, it isnt
09/03/2023
Rishi Sunak’s strong start to the New Year will be making those in Labour’s HQ nervous. Frank McKenna’s latest blog on the prime minister’s 2023 revival that may yet put the Conservatives back in the game as the next General Election gets closer.
Downtown is Twenty – Sean Keyes
09/03/2023
Sean Keyes, managing director of structural and civil engineers Sutcliffe reflects on twenty years of Downtown in Business.
Expect caution all round in budget
09/03/2023
On the eve of the Budget Jim has been asking the Shadow Chancellor, Rachel Reeves, about her cautious approach to Labour spending plans. Meanwhile the Chancellor is more worried about his backbenchers calling for tax cuts now.
Crowne Plaza Hotels
09/03/2023
This week’s Venue of the Week is Crowne Plaza Hotels. As one of the world’s largest upscale brands, Crowne Plaza Hotels have properties located in major urban centres, gateway cities and resort destinations all around the globe.
Council CEO outlines Manchester MIPIM plan
09/03/2023
The chief executive of Manchester City Council outlined the city’s extensive events programme for next weeks MIPIM property festival in Cannes at an exclusive DIB Leaders Lunch at the Lowry Hotel.
Happy International Women’s Day 2023!
08/03/2023
Happy International Women’s Day! To celebrate #IWD2023, get to know the amazing women behind DIB and what IWD and embracing equality means to them.
The Downtown Den Podcast. Season Two. Winning Women – Sophie Gilmore
03/03/2023
Next up on the Downtown Den podcast we have Sophie Gilmore, Managing Director of Hybrid Training Centre.
Risks of personal relationships within the workplace
02/03/2023
My wonderful Senior HR Consultant, Louise Angell, recently discussed the implications of personal relationships at work and how to manage them. It was so good, it seemed a shame not to share with you all…
Education Minister talks to DIB
02/03/2023
Downtown in Business hosted its inaugural Change Makers Live conference in Liverpool recently. Among the highlights of the day was an exclusive video interview with Education Minister Gillian Keegan MP which can be viewed below.