Our Manchester 2025–2035 survey: The city’s future, shaped by you
02/05/2024
Help create a new ten-year vision for our city – one that takes us from 2025 to 2035.
Gino D’Acampo, Manchester
29/04/2024
Think light, bright, modern interiors with stunning alfresco terraces – giving all guests in the UK, a true taste of Italy. The latest restaurant to open in partnership with Gino D’Acampo & Meliá. A beautiful restaurant, with floor to ceiling windows that lets the natural light flood in, it’s a real mood booster.
Northern Power Towns Conference 2024
26/04/2024
DIB, in partnership with the Northern Power Towns group, will host a half-day conference on Friday 12th July 2024, at the Engine Rooms, Birchwood Park, Warrington, 9.30am-1.30pm. Leaders, chief executives, and senior decision makers from a range of Northern Power Towns local authorities will be in attendance, alongside private sector partners and keynote speakers.
Bolton ‘Wanderers’ set for 15k Charity Hike
26/04/2024
A group of 12 staff from Bolton-based Mansell Building Solutions is preparing to raise vital funds for The Christie Charity through a 15k charity hike in the Peak District.
An Exclusive Lunch with Naomi Smith, CEO of Best For Britain
25/04/2024
Downtown in Business hosted a private round table lunch event at Fazenda Manchester, featuring Naomi Smith, CEO of Best For Britain.
A spectacular Morning of Insights and Networking
25/04/2024
Attendees had the exclusive opportunity to participate in the latest instalment of the highly regarded ‘In Conversation with’ series, featuring Shelagh McNerney, Head of Regeneration Eastern Gateway at Manchester City Council.
Northern Power Towns
22/04/2024
Join Downtown in Business for our Northern Power Towns event, taking place in Manchester, on Monday 9th of September, from 12pm – 2.30pm.
Manchester Central appoints new CEO
22/04/2024
The next chief executive of Manchester Central Convention Centre has been unveiled – bringing 15 years’ experience in leading strategic growth initiatives across the UK in the events and exhibitions sector
Leaders Lunch With Lou Cordwell
19/04/2024
Downtown in Business will be joined by Lou Cordwell OBE, who has recently been appointed ‘Professor of Innovation’ at the Manchester Institute of Innovation Research (MIOIR) at Alliance Manchester Business School (AMBS).
Senior appointment strengthens Harrison Drury’s corporate team in Manchester
11/04/2024
Harrison Drury’s Manchester team goes from strength to strength with the appointment of Wendy Catterall,
who will advise clients on a range of corporate matters including mergers and acquisitions, private equity transactions and corporate governance matters.