We are delighted that Sutcliffe are our ‘Business of the Month’ for October 2025. This October, Sutcliffe proudly celebrates 40 years in business. Since its founding in 1985, the Liverpool-headquartered engineering consultancy has grown into a multi-disciplinary practice with offices in Manchester, London and North Wales, delivering projects that have shaped communities across the UK.
We are delighted that Laing O’Rourke are our Business of the Month for October. Over the past two decades, Laing O’Rourke has expanded into new markets and pioneered modern methods of construction, applying advanced technologies to deliver certainty and excellence for clients. Its portfolio includes some of the most iconic projects in the world, underpinned by a reputation for innovation, safety, and quality.
Causeway Technologies is delighted to be named Business of the Month for October 2025, as its official Charity – Mindflow, launches its mental health Charter for the construction industry.
As Liverpool rolls out the red carpet for Labour Conference attendees, what can the government do to help the city’s vibrant hospitality sector? Regional hotelier Steven Hesketh calls for a new LIPA-style hospitality school, better regulations and a dedicated Minister of Hospitality….
We are delighted that Laing O’Rourke are our latest Business of the Week. Downtown in Business were honoured to present Laing O’Rourke with the highly coveted Tony Award at the City of Manchester Business Awards on 25th September 2025
Leading integrated communications agency PLMR is delighted to be bringing the PLMR Policy Hub back to Labour Party Conference for 2025.
Liverpool agency creates emotive brand awareness campaign celebrating one of Europe’s leading children’s hospitals.
On Thursday 25th September 2025, Downtown in Business hosted our fourteenth annual City of Manchester Business Awards 2025 at the wonderful Lowry Hotel.
Downtown in Business will be hosting a comprehensive range of events and activities at the international property festival MIPIM in Cannes next year.
Story Homes has submitted its plans for Cuerdale Garden Village, a transformative development designed to support the emerging cyber cluster around the new National Cyber Force (NCF) Campus at Samlesbury.
In this week’s blog, Jo reflects on the Liberal Democrat Conference and considers how Ed Davey’s appeal to decency, community, and middle England could counter Farage, Reform, and divisive politics.
Neil Baines, Managing Director at Steven A Hunt & Associates highlights that at major property conferences, the real value often happens off the main stage. Fringe events—especially those run by Downtown in Business—bring together business, politics, and delivery specialists, creating the conversations where meaningful connections are made. That’s why the firm has chosen to renew its sponsorship with Downtown for MIPIM and UKREiiF in 2026, reflecting the need for better integration.
