What are Construction Dollars?
Construction Dollars are a currency that:
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can be redeemed for goods and services
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are available in Canadian funds only
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are printed in denominations of $5, $10, and $20
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are only valid for use in the year printed on the construction dollar
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are printed with a 5-digit serial number and holographic image (to prevent counterfeits)
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$1.00 Canadian= $1.00 Core Area Construction Dollar
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The goal of this program is to encourage people to visit and support local businesses in the Core Area during construction.
The OEV BIA will be distributing Construction Dollars through social media giveaways, and participating businesses will also be doing promotions/giveaways.
What is the Core Area Construction Dollars Program?
This program is one of the projects in the 2019 Core Area Action Plan (CAAP). The CAAP was developed using ideas from local businesses, residents, and organizations to create practical ways to support the Core Area.
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Through this program, the City will give Core Area Construction Dollars to the Old East Village BIA and Downtown London Business Association to distribute in ways that encourage people to visit and support businesses.
For more information, click here.
For a list of participating businesses, click the button below.
How can customers use the Core Area Construction Dollars?
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Can be used in all participating businesses
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They are like cash- $1.00 Canadian= $1.00 Core Area Construction Dollar
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They are not redeemable for cash
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The customers pre-purchase tax value must be equal to or greater than the coupon value
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Remember that they are only valid in the year printed on the construction dollar. ​
Eligibility requirements:
Businesses along Dundas St. in, or directly adjacent to the OEV BIA Boundary are eligible to participate.
What is my role as a participating business?
You are an ambassador for the City, your BIA/ Association and this program. Your role is to:
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accept legitimate Core Area Construction Dollars for goods and services;
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submit properly redeemed Core Area Construction Dollars to the BIA/Association for reimbursement before year end, and;
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actively and enthusiastically share that your business accepts Construction Dollars with your nework!
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How do I redeem Core Area Construction Dollars used in my business?
Participating businesses will be reimbursed for the full face value of all Core Area Construction Dollars by contacting:
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1. Old East Village BIA
Email or call to arrange for reimbursement
info@oldeastvillage, (519) 645-7662
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2. Downtown London Business Association
Drop in or mail in redeemed Construction Dollars
123 King Street, London, ON N6A 1C4