Construction Dollars return to support London businesses

Ontario Construction News staff writer

For the third year, Core Area Construction Dollars are available to support downtown businesses during Londonโ€™s busiest construction season.

From now until November 2022, anyone visiting the core can receive Construction Dollars from theย Downtown London Business Associationย andย Old East Village BIAย as well as their businesses, through giveaways, contests, events, and promotions.

Vouchers in $5, $10 and $20 amounts can be redeemed at participating businesses until Nov. 30 and businesses are reimbursed 100 percent of the value through theย Core Area Action Plan.

โ€œThis is a record year for construction, with a major focus on downtown, where weโ€™re building better connections to and through the core with theย Downtown Loopย andย East London Linkย projects,โ€ says Jennie Dann, director of construction and infrastructure services. โ€œWhile we work to revitalize the core through these key projects, Construction Dollars will help to support local businesses.โ€

The program was launched in 2020 as a four-year pilot program funded by the City through the Core Area Action Plan, which was developed with local stakeholders to support the core and generate new growth and investment. Delivered through the BIAs, this program will contribute over $90,000 into the local economy this year, incentivizing customers to shop, dine and experience the core.

โ€œDuring the construction season, our downtown businesses remain openโ€ says Barbara Maly, Executive Director, Downtown London. โ€œLondonโ€™s downtown has several new businesses and restaurants, many old favorites, great patios and fantastic events and entertainment options and Construction Dollars are an added bonus to help customers and visitors explore our uniqueย offerings.โ€

Orange signs in business windows indicate where customers can spend their Construction Dollars. Theย Downtown London Business Associationย andย Old East Villageย BIAย websites also show a full list of participating businesses.

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