Our 2026 AGM Package!
Please join us on Thursday, November 5 at Museum London for our 2026 Annual General Meeting. Doors open at 8:15am, and we will begin the meeting promptly at 8:45am.

A little sneak peak at what we will be discussing 👀

  • A Year of Downtown in 2026
  • Our NEW 2027 – 2031 Strategic Plan
  • 2026 Business Achievement Award and Heart of Downtown (Gerald Gallacher) Award Winners
  • Contact Info@DowntownLondon.ca for questions and ideas!
Get more info and RSVP here!
PDF of the 2026 AGM info package here

Western Fall Convocation
Downtown London is excited to welcome thousands of graduates and their families this October as Western University hosts their Fall Convocation ceremonies in the core! 🎓

💜 From October 21 – 22, Western will host four Convocation ceremonies at Canada Life Place and along Dundas Place (Ridout to Talbot).

Ceremonies will take place at 10:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. on October 21 and 22, with October 20 dedicated to preparation and setup. Dundas Place (Ridout to Talbot) will be closed all three days, and activities will take place on Dundas Place behind Canada Life Place throughout the celebrations.

📌 What to Expect in the Core:
With more than 13,000 visitors expected over three days, the core will see increased daytime activity, especially near Canada Life Place, Dundas Street, and surrounding businesses.

It’s a great opportunity to showcase your business. Consider updating your storefront or offering special promotions to celebrate grads and their families.

Let’s give them a warm downtown London welcome! 👏
Fall convocation poster here
More details about the ceremony here

Succession Planning for Small Business Webinar
Discover tools and resources available through Succession Ontario’s resource hub to help guide you through the succession planning process.

As part of the Government of Ontario’s commitment to building a self-reliant and sustainable economy, Succession Ontario provides small business owners with the tools and resources they need to develop a comprehensive business succession plan.
Learn more and reserve a spot here

Regional Artificial Intelligence Initiative in Southern Ontario
Artificial intelligence is changing how businesses operate, innovate and compete. Supporting responsible AI adoption and commercialization will improve productivity, grow Canadian companies, strengthen the economy, and help share the benefits and opportunities created by AI across regions and communities.

The Regional Artificial Intelligence Initiative (RAII) provides funding to:

  • help businesses and organizations adopt and integrate AI to improve productivity, competitiveness and resilience
  • help Canadian AI companies bring their products and services to market and scale in Canada and globally
  • strengthen the organizations and networks that help businesses adopt and commercialize AI.

📌 Applications are being accepted from October 13, 2026 – January 19, 2027 at 4:59 PM EST. Apply by November 24, 2026, if your proposed project and eligible costs start before March 31, 2027.
Learn more and apply here

WINS Canada Community Voices Survey
Winning Inclusive Solutions (WINS) Canada invites Canadians to share their experiences through the Community Voices Research Initiative.

With this initiative, WINS Canada gathers perspectives directly from people and brings those experiences into broader conversations with employers, community organizations, researchers, policymakers and other stakeholders.
More details and complete the survey here

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