DIB to kick off 2024 with a huge number of events
15/12/2023
In 2023 DIB hosted over 100 events bringing together over 3.5k business leaders from across the country. And 2024 is shaping up to be even bigger and better.
A week in America | 6 October 2023
06/10/2023
This week Martin looks at the commercial success of one of Merseyside’s top football teams through the lens of US sport. Finding brand value is more than letting the highest bidder slap a logo on your shirt, he argues…
Glass half full for Lancashire business leaders
05/10/2023
A conversation led by Metro Dynamics director Mike Emmerich focussed on the 2050 Lancashire Plan.
The future of football
17/08/2023
The Premier League is back and the Lionesses have reached the World Cup Final. But, is there a big Saudi Arabian cloud hanging over the beautiful game in England?
A week in America | 5 May 2023
04/05/2023
As we get to the business end of the sports season, Martin looks at the way U.S. sports are organised and wonders if there are lessons for the English Premier League and others to learn…
The Future of Manufacturing – What next for Britain?
20/04/2023
Frank McKenna hosted a special event at the House of Commons on Wednesday 19th April 2023 when he was joined by shadow Business Minister Bill Esterson MP to discuss the future of manufacturing in the UK.
Gary Neville to be Keynote Speaker at DIB Sports Conference
23/03/2023
Gary Neville announced as keynote speaker for the inaugural DIB Business of Sport conference on Thursday 7th September 2023.
DIB announces Business of Sport Conference 2023
16/02/2023
Downtown in Business, in association with Sedulo Group and VSI executive Education, will host its inaugural ‘Business of Sport’ conference on Thursday 7th September at the iconic Lancashire Cricket Club, Emirates Old Trafford, Manchester.
Is your business lean enough for 2023?
12/01/2023
In the first Ladyboss HR blog of 2023, Victoria asks “Is your business lean enough for 2023?”
Still in the sidings
01/12/2022
The northern mayors described their talks with the Transport Minister this week as “positive”. Jim prefers to differ. He fears short term misery and long term frustration for the travelling public. He also updates us on devolution moves in Lancashire and Cheshire.
Business of Politics to be launched in New Year
01/12/2022
The chief executive and Group chairman of Downtown in Business Frank McKenna, and former MP and political commentator Simon Danczuk will launch a new podcast in 2023.
A week in America | 18 November 2022
17/11/2022
This week, Martin ponders the question – Is this the end for America?