Should Food and Drink Festivals Have Live Music?
19/03/2026
Should a food and drink festival have live music, or should the focus stay purely on the food and drink?
Oddfellows Chester
01/03/2026
We are delighted that Oddfellows Chester is our Venue of the Month for March 2026. Oddfellows Chester is a distinctive boutique hotel set within a striking Georgian townhouse in the heart of Chester. Combining period features with bold, contemporary design, the venue offers a refreshing alternative to more traditional city-centre spaces.
Join DIB at Chester Races
27/02/2026
Join Downtown in Business at Chester Races on Wednesday 6th May 2026, for the flagship ‘Boodles May Festival’.
Soul Kitchen Celebrates 10-Year Anniversary with £10,232 Raised at Charity Ball
17/02/2026
The milestone event marked a decade of service for the local charity, which has spent the last ten years supporting people facing homelessness and hardship across the city.
Davies Partnership Celebrates 30 Years in Business
12/02/2026
Over the next 12 months, Davies Partnership will be marking this milestone by sharing memories from across the years, highlighting the people who have shaped the practice, and celebrating with a series of activities and events – culminating in a special anniversary celebration.
Leaders Lunch Explores Devolution, Innovation and Growth
12/02/2026
On Wednesday 11th February 2026 Downtown in Business welcomed senior business leaders and stakeholders to an exclusive Leaders Lunch at Chester Zoo, featuring Steve Purdham, for a wide-ranging discussion on regional growth, innovation and leadership.
Keynote Speakers Announced for Powerhouse Parliamentary Event
12/02/2026
Downtown in Business, in association with the Northern Power Towns group, will host a parliamentary reception in Westminster on the afternoon of Wednesday 22nd April, with a host of top speakers confirmed to address the event.
Cheshire & North Wales Business Awards 2026
06/02/2026
We are once again bringing together the region’s most dynamic businesses, influential leaders, and outstanding entrepreneurs for a day of celebration, connection, and recognition.
The Hopitality Hero
01/02/2026
We are delighted that Hospitality Hero are our Business of the Month for February 2026. DIB are partnering with The Hospitality Hero for the upcoming Great Art of Hospitality Conference on 26th February 2026.
Opera Grill
01/02/2026
We are delighted that our Venue of the Month for February 2026 is Opera Grill. Opera Grill combines internationally inspired dining with an exciting lineup of upcoming events and unforgettable live entertainment.
DIB Host an Insight into Football Leadership with Rick Parry
27/01/2026
On Thursday 22nd January 2026 Downtown in Business hosted a Leaders Lunch with Rick Parry at Oddfellows Chester. This event offered a fascinating and insightful look into leadership at the highest levels of football.
Chester Zoo launches major new programme promoting wellbeing through nature
21/01/2026
Chester Zoo has set up a full programme of activities and events to help visitors improve their nature connection.