‘Partnership, Investment & The Ripple Effect’ Webinar

The recent Liverpool MIPIM/Downtown Liverpool in Business ‘Partnership, Investment & The Ripple Effect’ webinar effectively encapsulated, not only several ground-breaking new initiatives that the city region has already implemented, but also highlighted an exciting path forward, one that’s making other regions sit up and take notice.

Moderated by Liverpool City Region business champion and Downtown in Business CEO, Frank McKenna, the webinar welcomed a selection of our city region’s most influential ambassadors. First up, Managing Director of Future Cities Legal and General, John Cummins revealed why his company is investing big in Liverpool.

The Chief Executive of property giant Bruntwood, Chris Oglesby, outlined why his company’s Sciontec investment deal signifies great faith in our city. Culture Liverpool Director, Claire McColgan MBE talked about Liverpool City Council’s £1.4 billion plan to reinvigorate Liverpool, post covid-19 and KQ Liverpool Chief Executive, Colin Sinclair informed audiences about our region’s £2 billion Knowledge Quarter and how it has the power to lead the city into a new realm of economic prosperity.

To round things up, Liverpool MIPIM Chair and Principal and Managing Partner at Avison Young Liverpool, Stephen Cowperthwaite, discussed how all these things come together at MIPIM Cannes and MIPIM UK; where we cohesively promote our region on a global stage through a partnership that is going digital until we can meet again.

Defiant in the face of adversary. Determined in our mind-set to succeed. Driven to further propel business growth – Watch the genuinely inspiring one-hour webinar video or read our highlights below to understand how our region is confidently turning the coronavirus crisis into a catalyst for further growth. Strong, decisive leadership never sounded so good.