A Week in America – 23 June 2023
This week Martin anticipates the state visit of Indian Premier Modi to America and wonders what will be said, and just as importantly, what won’t!
News
No bail outs, just build houses!
Building thousands of council houses without the right to buy is the only way to solve the mounting housing crisis. Jim suggests it might actually be popular with Tory voters.
Oh God What Now?
Since entering Number 10, Rishi Sunak has almost permanently has his head in his hands. Can the PM get a break between now and the next General Election?
Downtown in Business pledge to #GetOnside
Downtown in Business ae delighted to have pledged to #GetOnside with Women in Football by providing 10 complimentary tickets to Women in Football members at the upcoming Business of Sport Conference 2023.
DIB Engagement Executive joins Future Impact Board
DIB’s Membership Engagement Executive, Beth McKenna has joined the Future Impact Board team, which was launched in December 2021.
Mansell Building Solutions boss becomes Fellow of The Chartered Institute of Building
Angela Mansell from Mansell Budiling Solutions has been awarded the prestigious designation of Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Building.
A week in America | 16 June 2023
America is growing old disgracefully – this week Martin looks at the retirement crisis facing the US and some of the schemes trying to get rich from it…
S3 EP 9 The Business of Sport – Gary Neville
In episode nine of season three in our Business of Sport series, we take you back to the Downtown in Business Property & Regeneration conference of 2021 at the Belfry.
NWBLT Chief Executive Emma Degg to address Cheshire members
North West Business Leadership Team Chief Executive is set to speak at upcoming DIB event.
Where the F**K do we start?
After another calamitous week for Rishi Sunak and his government, Frank McKenna spent some time with Labours great and good this week – and found a party that is confident, but not complacent.
Lancashire Leaders dinner with Esther McVey MP & Philip Davies MP
Conservative MPs Esther McVey AND Philip Davies will be the special guests at an exclusive Lancashire Leaders dinner on the evening of Tuesday 25th July 2023.
Greater Birmingham Professional Services Academy celebrates first decade
The Greater Birmingham Professional Services Academy (GBPSA) celebrated its tenth anniversary on Wednesday 7th June 2023 with a special event at Deloitte. Nearly £4million, in equivalent billable hours, has been invested in the Academy by partners through in kind support from partners.