Downtown is the fastest growing private sector business membership organisation in the North West because we are the best at serving the needs of local top flight businesses and delivering positive change. If like us you are driven, enthusiastic, committed and excited about the future then you should become a member!
The founders and advisors of Downtown have run thriving and successful businesses and understand what successful businesses need to flourish. Enterprise, individuality, creativity, and professional culture are what we promote and deliver. We represent and embrace the current climate, the emerging talents, and the ongoing successes, striving to create the optimum conditions for a new breed of enterprise culture to develop in Preston.
Membership Benefits
. Free access to DPIB networking events.
. Priority reservations to DPIB award dinners.
. Being part of an exclusive group of successful people.
. Access to our members area at www.downtownpreston.com.
. An opportunity to significantly influence Preston's future.
. Discounted business services.
. Helping to deliver a prosperous enterprise culture.
. Monthly e-newsletters.
Facts about DPIB networking
. Over 50% of people attending own their own business.
. Events in 2005 facilitated introductions leading to £127million of business.
. Each networking event attracts an average of 300 people.
. Events are attended equally in numbers by both men and women.
. Average age of those attending events is under 40.
. 15 events each year + 12 networking dinners + 2 award ceremonies.
. DPIB membership is targeted and selected.
. All networking events are free to attend for members.
. Membership mainly consists of SME's with a turnover above £500K.
. Over 4300 people attended Downtown events in 2006.
MEMBERSHIP COSTS
Your membership contributions allow us to function, develop and reinvest into Preston’s future. Becoming a member ensures DPIB can remain totally independent from any public sector funding or influence.
| No of Employees | Annual | Monthly | Application Form |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 - 5 | £250 | £20.83 | Join Now! |
| 6 - 10 | £300 | £25 | Join Now! |
| 11 - 20 | £400 | £33.33 | Join Now! |
| 20+ | £500 | £41.67 | Join Now! |
Join Now! or call us on 01772 562 038 for more information.
Payments can be made monthly or yearly, via: invoice, direct debit, standing order, credit or debit card.
