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The Downtown Den Podcast. In conversation with the leading business personalities from the Downtown network.
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Friday Aug 07, 2020
Friday Aug 07, 2020
The chief executive of Leeds City Council joined Downtown Chief Executive Frank McKenna in the Downtown Den on Wednesday 3rd June.
Tom Riordan was discussing the city's plan for economic generation and growth post-lockdown, how Leeds is preparing for the arrival of Channel Four and the new devolution deal announced recently by the Chancellor for West Yorkshire.
Thursday Aug 06, 2020
Thursday Aug 06, 2020
In conversation with DIB boss Frank McKenna, Sir Howard Bernstein shared his thoughts on the future of cities in a post-COVID19 world, the prospects for the high street, the future of devolution in England’s regions and much more.
Wednesday Aug 05, 2020
Wednesday Aug 05, 2020
Lancashire County Council cabinet member for Economic Development, Planning & the Environment, Cllr. Michael Green joined Downtown boss Frank McKenna in the Downtown Den on Tuesday 19th May to discuss the future of the county's business community post the COVID-19 crisis.
Tuesday Aug 04, 2020
Tuesday Aug 04, 2020
Professor Paul Cadman, Chair of Downtown Birmingham chats to Dr Ben Sinclair in the Downtown Den.
Monday Aug 03, 2020
Monday Aug 03, 2020
Born and brought up in the Lozells neighbourhood in Birmingham, the area he represents, Councillor Waseem Zaffar OBE is the Cabinet Member for Transport and Environment at Birmingham City Council and joined Kevin Johnson from Urban Communications in the #DowntownDen.
Friday Jul 31, 2020
Friday Jul 31, 2020
One of Great Britain’s leading female athletes, Goldie Sayers, joined DIB boss Frank McKenna in the #DowntownDen.
A three-time Olympian, British record holder and 11- time UK Champion, Goldie dominated her event and is one of athletics’ most popular ambassadors.
In the business world, Goldie has become a successful property entrepreneur, heading London-based Athlete Property Investment Ltd.
Wednesday Jul 29, 2020
Wednesday Jul 29, 2020
The latest guest in the #DowntownDen is 'Business Coach Extraordinaire', Michael Finnigan.
Michael joined Downtown CEO, Frank Mckenna to share some interesting anecdotes from his career.
Monday Jul 27, 2020
Monday Jul 27, 2020
DIB boss Frank McKenna talks to one of the founders of the Forgotten Ltd campaign Gina Broadhurst.
Friday Jul 24, 2020
Friday Jul 24, 2020
Downtown London Chair, Simon Danczuk spoke to four leading business personalities to discuss Professional Services and how the sector has been impacted by COVID-19.
Joining Simon in this discussion was:
Mark Fennessy, Partner at Proskauer Rose LLP.
Anne McNamara, CEO at ShineX.
David Orchard, President & General Counsel at WGP Global.
Christina Wadlow, UK Director at Western Union.
Wednesday Jul 22, 2020
Wednesday Jul 22, 2020
Simon Danczuk, the Chair of Downtown London discusses all things social media with Katy Howell from Immediate Future.
Katy joined us in the #DowntownDen to discuss why now more than ever it is important to have a proper social media strategy to help you grow your business.