
DIB Hosts Leader’s Lunch with Cheshire Police and Crime Commissioner
On 17th September 2025, Downtown in Business hosted an exclusive Leader’s Lunch with Cheshire Police and Crime Commissioner Dan Price at the beautiful Chester Townhouse.

On 17th September 2025, Downtown in Business hosted an exclusive Leader’s Lunch with Cheshire Police and Crime Commissioner Dan Price at the beautiful Chester Townhouse.

Cheshire East Council has voted to support plans for a Mayoral Combined Authority across Cheshire and Warrington.

Private sector lobby group Downtown in Business has urged political leaders to put aside their differences and ensure Cheshire and Warrington are at the forefront of the new era of devolved power and economic opportunity.

We are delighted that Bruntwood SciTech are our Business of the Month for September 2025. Bruntwood SciTech drives inclusive, sustainable economic growth through investment in science and technology infrastructure.

Sharon Morgan from DIB member, Base Comms, along with colleagues, friends and family will be climbing Ben Nevis to raise money for life saving brain tumour treatment.
The newly relaunched Cheshire East Hospitality Association (CEHA) is celebrating the region’s visitor economy by leading the first Hospitality People Awards for the region.

Downtown in Business is pleased to announce the appointment of Andrew Colwell as Strategic Partnerships Director.

Steven will work closely with the board to help shape strategy, scale Soul Kitchen’s impact, and develop programmes that further partnerships like Sunset Café.

We are delighted that Story Homes are our Business of the Month for August 2025. Story Homes is a housing developer that has been building strong homes for over 35 years.

With the visitor economy in Cheshire East now worth over £1 billion and employing more than 10,000 people, the relaunch of CEHA comes at a critical time.

Energised is a bi-annual publication that champions our team, connects us with the construction sector, and offers a space to reflect on the ever-evolving construction landscape.

Downtown in Business will host an exclusive lunch event with Cheshire Police and Crime Commissioner, Dan Price.