The Downtown Den Podcast

EP.93 - Downtown Den: City Leaders LIVE in the Downtown Den

Downtown in Business was joined in the Downtown Den by the leaders of Liverpool and Manchester, Mayor of Liverpool Joe Anderson and The Leader of Manchester City Council, Sir Richard Leese.

The two city leaders discussed Recovery Plans, business support, the Northern Powerhouse and much more besides with DIB chief executive Frank McKenna.

EP.92 - Downtown Den: Stuart Holt LIVE in the Downtown Den

The founding director of Javelin Block Stuart Holt, joined Downtown Birmingham chairman Paul Cadman for a live Downtown Den event on Friday 19th June 2020.

Stuart is thought of as one of the leading lights in the regeneration of Birmingham and has spoken at influencer talks worldwide.

Stuart discusses his story of how he started Javelin Block and what his principal aims for Javelin Block are.

EP.91 - Downtown Den: Liverpool Professionals Power Panel

Downtown in Business hosted an online 'invite-only' Professionals Power Panel event that discussed the city's Recovery Plan and how businesses can adapt to future challenges.

The discussion was led by leading HR expert Victoria Brown, Managing Partner of Begbies Traynor – Liverpool, Keith Tully and Corporate lawyer Denise Walker.

EP.90 - Downtown Den: Eamonn Boylan in the Downtown Den

Downtown Chief Executive was joined in the Downtown Den by the Chief Executive of Greater Manchester Combined Authority, Eamonn Boylan.

EP.89 - Downtown Den: John James in the Downtown Den

John James, the Managing Director of Soho Estates talks to us about his campaign to save the hospitality industry - the Soho Summer Street Festival. Along the way, he reveals David Bowie's reason for visiting the famous Embassy Club, the 'King of Soho', Paul Raymond's business philosophy, and the role they played in helping establish the Soho House brand. A conversation with someone who has been at the centre of London's property development for decades, this is one not to miss.

EP.88 - Downtown Den: Tim Andrews in the Downtown Den

Downtown Birmingham Chair, Paul Cadman was joined in the Downtown Den by Hollywood Monster chairman, Tim Andrews.

Paul & Tim discuss a variety of topics including LoveBrum, whom Tim is the Chairman of Trustees for.

EP.87 - Downtown Den: Claire Liddy in the Downtown Den

Claire Liddy, Director of Operational Finance at Alder Hey Children's Hospital, joined Downtown CEO, Frank McKenna for the latest Downtown Den discussion.

EP.86 - Downtown Den: Sean Keyes in the Downtown Den

Downtown CEO, Frank McKenna caught up with Managing Director of Sutcliffe, Sean Keyes.

EP.85 - Downtown Den: Birmingham Property Club

Downtown in Business gathered some of Birmingham leading business personalities from the property sector.

The discussion chaired by James Forrester (Barrows & Forrester, Stripe Homes), covered several topics including what the future holds for property developments in the city and surrounding areas and how the city might change on a commercial level.

EP.84 - Downtown Den: Phil Malthouse in the Downtown Den

Downtown CEO, Frank McKenna caught up with Brock Carmichael Partner, Phil Malthouse.