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Carolyn Hughes PR is celebrating 25 years promoting some of the region’s top businesses and most recognised brands. From media contacts to key movers and shakers, bloggers and influencers and more Carolyn has the ability to make things happen and get meaningful results. sbee.link/fby9cjnhtx

There's not long until #WIBA25. Here's our Headline sponsor for this years awards Paul Holmes Fine Jewellery. sbee.link/b84wcjfna3

There's not long until #WIBA25. Here's our Headline sponsor for this years awards Paul Holmes Fine Jewellery. sbee.link/b84wcjfna3

𝐃𝐨𝐰𝐧𝐭𝐨𝐰𝐧 π‘πžπœπ¨π¦π¦πžπ§ππ¬: Compliance Chain are bringing a Work Winning Masterclass to Manchester on Monday 3rd March 2025 at the Marriott Hotel! Secure your ticket today. sbee.link/vkeyb3rx4n

𝐃𝐨𝐰𝐧𝐭𝐨𝐰𝐧 π‘πžπœπ¨π¦π¦πžπ§ππ¬: Compliance Chain, are hosting a Work Winning Masterclass on Monday 3rd March 2025 at the Marriott Hotel, Manchester!Β  Get your tickets here- sbee.link/fndhm8btpu

𝐃𝐨𝐰𝐧𝐭𝐨𝐰𝐧 π‘πžπœπ¨π¦π¦πžπ§ππ¬: Join our partners Compliance Chain for the Work Winning Masterclass. An incredible chance to network with industry leaders and supercharge your business growth in the North West. Secure your spot today: sbee.link/ahebd9kcrf

𝐃𝐨𝐰𝐧𝐭𝐨𝐰𝐧 π‘πžπœπ¨π¦π¦πžπ§ππ¬: DIB's partners, Compliance Chain, are hosting a Work Winning Masterclass on Monday 3rd March 2025 at the Marriott Hotel, Manchester!Β  Get your tickets here- sbee.link/8hf7wamu4d

Voting closes COP TODAY! For our Women in Business Awards 2025! A huge congratulations and good luck to all that have been nominated this year. Β 

𝐃𝐨𝐰𝐧𝐭𝐨𝐰𝐧 π‘πžπœπ¨π¦π¦πžπ§ππ¬: The Work Winning Masterclass hosted by DIB’s partners Compliance Chain is coming to the Marriott Hotel, Manchester, on Monday 3rd March 2025! Get your tickets now: sbee.link/trv7gjx6bp

The Mistoria Group is one of the leading property companies in the North of England, offering unrivalled service in property investment, sourcing, renovations and lettings. They are the latest DIB 'Business of the Week'. sbee.link/e98dmp7fkh

𝐃𝐨𝐰𝐧𝐭𝐨𝐰𝐧 π‘πžπœπ¨π¦π¦πžπ§ππ¬: DIB's partners Compliance Chain are hosting a Work Winning Masterclass on Monday 3rd March 2025 at the Marriott Hotel, Manchester. Get your tickets here- sbee.link/emh9uybfpk

Our latest Business of the week is The Mistoria Group, one of the leading property companies in the North of England, offering unrivalled service in property investment, sourcing, renovations and lettings. sbee.link/xca3fbwk4j

𝐃𝐨𝐰𝐧𝐭𝐨𝐰𝐧 π‘πžπœπ¨π¦π¦πžπ§ππ¬: DIB's partners Compliance Chain are hosting a Work Winning Masterclass on Monday 3rd March 2025 at the Marriott Hotel, Manchester. Get your tickets here- sbee.link/emh9uybfpk

Our latest Business of the Week is HM3 Legal. HM3 Legal are here to shake up the industry and refresh practices. By changing the public’s perception of the legal sector they’re addressing some of the frustration when dealing with traditional lawyers. sbee.link/qmh3tubvjf

Downtown in Business is excited to announce that our Event Manager Beth Mckenna has been selected for the Northern Power Women Future List 2025. Congratulations Beth! sbee.link/t68ae4b9yg

𝐃𝐨𝐰𝐧𝐭𝐨𝐰𝐧 π‘πžπœπ¨π¦π¦πžπ§ππ¬: Join our partners Compliance Chain for their Work Winning Masterclass! A great opportunity to hear winning strategies and insights to help you build your project pipeline in the North West. Secure your spot today- sbee.link/xm4fjg83bt

Who would you choose? The US and Trump or the EU. Which way will Keir Starmer jump? The latest Downtown Den Politics Podcast is out now! sbee.link/4amd3v8gnu

The group chair and chief executive of Downtown in Business, Frank McKenna, has become a Trustee of a new charity, established to tackle mental health challenges in the construction industry. sbee.link/p9hqr7mydn

The group chairman and chief executive of Downtown in Business, is urging the government to go faster with its efforts to reset trading relationships with the European Union. To read more please visit our website- sbee.link/e3ny9qamdf

In his latest blog, Jim Hancock worries that the Chancellor is relying on the south of England too much in her dash for growth. sbee.link/mnxcgbjvfw

Liverpool business leader Frank McKenna of Downtown in Business urges UK Government to move quickly to reset the UK’s trading relationship with the EU five years after Brexit

We are delighted that HM3 Legal are our latest Business of the Week. By changing the public’s perception of the legal sector they’re addressing some of the frustration when dealing with traditional lawyers. sbee.link/qmh3tubvjf

In his latest blog, Jim Hancock worries that the Chancellor is relying on the south of England too much in her dash for growth. sbee.link/mnxcgbjvfw

Fast-growing window and door manufacturer Warwick North West has announced a new partnership with lobbying and networking group Downtown in Business. sbee.link/94vw38r7ge

In his latest blog, Jim Hancock worries that the Chancellor is relying on the south of England too much in her dash for growth. sbee.link/mnxcgbjvfw

Network Rail are now consulting on early proposals for improvements to platforms, track and signalling at Manchester Oxford Road station. sbee.link/3crq6eh9nv

𝐃𝐨𝐰𝐧𝐭𝐨𝐰𝐧 π‘πžπœπ¨π¦π¦πžπ§ππ¬: DIB's partners, Compliance Chain, are hosting a Work Winning Masterclass on Monday 3rd March 2025 at the Marriott Hotel, Manchester!Β  Get your tickets here- sbee.link/8hf7wamu4d

DIB supports Novel: Innovation for Leaders Programme! Downtown in Business is supporting an innovative business leadership programme in Liverpool, and is urging business owners to get involved in the project. sbee.link/rv76gxa98h

Is the UK and US relationship really that special? Listen to the latest DIB politics podcast, out now. sbee.link/36y7mxbr8n

#ThrowbackThursday Last year, we hosted our 21st Birthday Celebration at the amazing Gino's Sky Bar in Liverpool. Keep a look out for your invitation to the 'Party of the Year 2025!'πŸ‘€

Our latest Business of the Week is Merrion Strategy. Merrion Strategy borrow from their big agency background to ensure best-of-breed delivery in a boutique environment, with a focus on outstanding support to clients. sbee.link/veyhu8xwct

Ranvir Singh to host Convention of the North 2025 in Preston! Taking place at County Hall and University of Central Lancashire on the 27th and 28th of February 2025 sbee.link/dfj8r6ae4b

What is Trump doing better than the UK government? The latest DIB Politics podcast is out now. sbee.link/war6kfchyd

Fast-growing window and door manufacturer Warwick North West has announced a new partnership with lobbying and networking group Downtown in Business. sbee.link/94vw38r7ge

What does President Trump 2.0 mean for the U.S., the UK and indeed the rest of the world. Frank McKenna was joined by our man in America, Martin Liptrot. The latest Downtown Den Politics Podcast is out now. sbee.link/wu64rehtdm

We are delighted that Merrion Strategy are our latest Business of the Week. Merrion Strategy provide strategic communications counsel to a small number of retained clients. sbee.link/veyhu8xwct

Network Rail are now consulting on early proposals for improvements to platforms, track and signalling at Manchester Oxford Road station. sbee.link/3crq6eh9nv

The latest DIB blog from Jo Phillips asks: "Why is Whitehall not recruiting more people like Dame Louise Casey? And why are successive governments not implementing her recommendations?" sbee.link/dact7yv4wp

On Wednesday we hosted our first Birmingham DIB event of 2025 with our 'In Conversation with Richard Parker' at the Wonderful Arcadis. sbee.link/ca6h47bqpk

Downtown in Business is supporting an innovative business leadership programme in Liverpool, and is urging business owners to get involved in the project. sbee.link/8qncdx69fv

#ThrowbackThursday On October 30th 2024, we hosted our Parliamentary Reception in relation to the Liverpool City Region. With guest speakers such as Liam Robinson, and Steve Rotheram, the room consisted of leading business leaders and council leaders from the Liverpool City Region!

Our latest Business of the Week is Gleeds. Gleeds' history is rich with change and growth, but one thing has remained constant: their commitment. sbee.link/qb78xtgy3f

Downtown in Business will host an exclusive parliamentary reception in association with theΒ Liverpool BID CompanyΒ in the summer of next year. sbee.link/m3f9qduhby

We are delighted that Gleeds are our latest Business of the Week. Gleeds innovate continuously, always aiming to leave a legacy of a more connected, sustainable future. sbee.link/qb78xtgy3f

Downtown in Business will host four events with senior decision – makers from across the country at this year’s international property and investment festival MIPIM. sbee.link/ju3gtfnkpy

New Year, New President. This week, Martin looks forward to the inauguration and wonders what we should expect from Trump 2.0... sbee.link/t8amcw7ndp

The leader of Manchester City Council, Cllr Bev Craig, and the newly appointed chief executive to the authority, Tom Stannard, will be among the speakers at the Downtown in Business Manchester Parliamentary Reception. sbee.link/r4vpqn7uew

DIB will host the inaugural Cheshire & North Wales Business Awards gala luncheon on the afternoon of Friday 6th June 2025, at the fabulous hospitality facilities at Chester Racecourse. Have you booked your tickets yet? sbee.link/nm7kqd6yj9

Organised by Liverpool BID Company, Yellow Monday rebrands Blue Monday, traditionally the most depressing day of the year, the free activities and offers are donated by city centre businesses to bring joy at the start of the week. sbee.link/h7gvrbwnp6

In the latest podcast, Frank, Jim, and Jo talk the BBC, Nigel Farage, the Tory Party, and the Lib Dems – and they offer their political predictions for 2025. Listen to the latest Downtown Den Politics Podcast. sbee.link/wghkdv4yem