Business Insider - January 8

In this Issue:

January Event Calendar

Downtown for the Holidays Survey

Downtown for the Holidays 2025 was a collaborative, month-long celebration led by Downtown London alongside Covent Garden Market, Tourism London, Dundas Place, and the City of London. We’d love your feedback to help us build on what worked and improve future programming.

The survey takes just 2 minutes to complete, and your input will directly shape future Downtown for the Holidays initiatives.

Complete the survey here!

Request for Proposals

RFP: Downtown London Strategic Plan 2027 – 2031

The Downtown London Business Association (LDBA) is seeking a qualified consultant/firm to lead the development of a comprehensive strategic plan for the 2027-2031 period. This plan will guide the organization’s strategic priorities, programming, and advocacy efforts while aligning closely with the outcomes of the City of London’s Downtown Plan.

LDBA will provide all necessary data, reports, and internal documentation. The successful consultant will not be expected to conduct original data collection but will instead analyze the data provided to develop a strategy informed by evidence, engagement, and strategic alignment.

Read the full media release here

Cactus Rewards App

The Downtown London Business Association is excited to announce an official partnership with Cactus, the rewards app for every business. Founded by Western University alumni, Cactus makes it easy for any local business to offer a rewards app experience like Starbucks, McDonalds, & Tim Hortons.

Customers can earn rewards points on Cactus by scanning their personal QR-code at checkout and track rewards points from every business on one app. Join 1,000+ customers and 40+ businesses like Dos Tacos & Covent Garden Market on the Cactus rewards app! Downtown London Business Association members get 50% off Cactus today!

More information here

Popping Up with Downtown London!

We are inviting Downtown London members to take part in our Popping Up Series this summer.

These pop-up activations are all about meeting our corporate members where they are, sharing what is happening downtown, and creating more opportunities to connect. Each visit includes fresh popcorn, downtown event calendars, swag, and interactive elements that help spark conversation and engagement.

We will be popping up in downtown office buildings throughout the summer and are looking to partner with more member workplaces. It is a simple, fun way to connect employees to downtown events, businesses, and experiences, while celebrating the office community that helps keep downtown London moving.

📌 Interested in hosting a pop-up at your workplace? Email Judith Smith at judith@downtownlondon.ca to learn more!