Business Insider - May 15 - Downtown London

In this Issue:

LDBA 2025 Annual Survey

The 2025 London Downtown Business Association (LDBA) Annual Survey is now open! The survey should take approximately 5-10 minutes to complete.

To show our appreciation, survey respondents will be encouraged to provide their contact information upon completion of the survey for a chance to win a $150 Downtown Dollars Gift Card. There will be three lucky participants.

Fill out the survey here

Please note that the individual answers and responses that members provide will not be shared and will remain confidential. Any results shared publicly will be done so in aggregate.

If you have any questions about the survey, please reach out to us at info@downtownlondon.ca.

Downtown Plan

The City of London has launched a new project page for the Downtown Plan, a long-term initiative to help shape the future of downtown.

We encourage members to visit the page and subscribe for updates to stay informed about project details, engagement opportunities, and ways to get involved as the process moves forward!

More information here

Business Achievement Awards by London Chamber of Commerce

We had the incredible pleasure of attending the 42nd Annual Business Achievement Awards hosted by the London Chamber of Commerce last night, and what an amazing evening it was!

We’re proud to recognize and celebrate the outstanding accomplishments of businesses within our Downtown London boundary who took home awards:
🏆 Digital Extremes – Corporate Icon Award
🏆 BlueStone Properties Inc. – Climate Action Leadership Award
🏆 Info-Tech Research Group – Business of the Year: Large Company Award

We’d also like to give a special shoutout to the Downtown London businesses who were named finalists in their categories:
🌟 Sidetrack Café – Business of the Year: Small Company Award Finalist
🌟 MD Lawyers – Business of the Year: Medium Company Award Finalist
🌟 AutoVerify – Business of the Year: Large Company Award Finalist

Your success continues to shine a light on the innovation, resilience, and entrepreneurial spirit that drive our downtown community forward.

Congratulations to all the winners and nominees from our downtown community, we can’t wait to see how you continue to grow and shape the future of business in our city! 👏🌟

Police Week

Let’s celebrate community collaboration for Police Week in downtown London 💙🚶‍♀️🚴‍♂️

During Police Week (May 12–16), the London Police Service recognizes the theme “Committed to Serve Together,” highlighting how safety in our core relies on collaboration between police, first responders, community partners, and everyone who lives, works, and visits downtown.

Since 2023, the LPS Community Foot Patrol Office has maintained a consistent presence in the core, supporting businesses, residents, and events through year-round patrols by foot and bike. Most recently, LPS expanded the team with eight officers working alongside mental health and addiction specialists, strengthening the link between public safety and community care.

Whether you’re opening your shop, enjoying a festival, or meeting a friend for coffee, support is always close by in downtown London.

📍 For non-emergencies: londonpolice.ca | 📞 Emergency? Call 911

Patio Pub Talks!

Downtown London Patio Pub Talks!

Wed, Jun 18 – 4:30PM @ London Bicycle Café
Thurs, Jul 17 – 4:30PM @ The Morrissey House
Wed, Sept 17 – 4:30PM @ Bear & Frankies

Join us on a downtown patio to socialize! Come meet Downtown London staff & board members, neighbours and community partners. Let’s celebrate summer in the core of London!

We will provide light snacks but all beverages will be the responsibility of the individual.

📌 Please RSVP to Judith@downtownlondon.ca