This "About" graphic on the OSBA website gives visitors a quick overview of who we are, what we do, and how we support local businesses in Old South London / Wortley Village.

A Not-For-Profit corporation lead by board of directors driven by what is best for the business association members & the community of Old South London, Ontario, with the following mission and vision:

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A graphic welcoming new members to the Old South Business Association—designed to celebrate their commitment to the local business community. It reflects our shared mission to support, connect, and grow together in Old South London / Wortley Village
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WE WANT TO GET TO KNOW YOU,
AND FIND OUT WHAT WE CAN DO TO MAKE THIS
THE BEST BUSINESS COMMUNITY POSSIBLE FOR EVERYONE!

We’re pooling resources and working together through a formal association to enhance the economic development of the area.

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(Annual Membership dues: Only $100! / Business outside of Old South: Only $150!)

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Get involved and take action!

You can get more engaged with the Old South Business Association by attending the scheduled member meetings & mixers, and can help lead the organization by joining the Board of Directors. Positions are elected and voted on by members at the AGM.

If you are interested in being on the board, let us know and we’ll chat about upcoming openings!

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Board Members

  • Marcia Beaton, Revel Realty

    TREASURER

  • Georgia Kortas, Thompson Manoey Delorey LLP

    BOARD MEMBER

  • Jeff Rowe, Old South Pub

    BOARD MEMBER

  • Jolene Banyasz, TD Bank

    BOARD MEMBER

  • Brock Merrifield, Staples Wellington

    BOARD MEMBER

  • Ashley Satchell, Featherfields

    BOARD MEMBER

  • Ian Leishman, Leishman Team Inc, Royal LePage

    PRESIDENT

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Our partners

A logo with a stylized black tree inside a white square with rounded corner. Below the logo are the words "London Canada" in white text on a green background.
The Better Business Bureau logo with the text 'The Sign of a Better Business'.
Logo of the Old South Community Organization featuring a stylized illustration of a clock tower between the words 'Old South' and 'Community Organization'.
Logo for London Economic Development Corporation with a maple leaf and stylized buildings.
Logo of the PILLAR nonprofit network featuring stylized orange pillars and blue text.
Tourism London Ontario Canada logo with a red maple leaf.
Logo of the London Chamber of Commerce featuring the word 'London' and a green maple leaf.
Logo for Small Business Centre London with a stylized green tree and blue dots, and text in blue and green.
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Some Old South Business

HISTORY

Grocery store late 1800's where the Tuckey Home Hardware is today at Craig St. & Wortley Rd.

Grocery store late 1800's where the Tuckey Home Hardware is today at Craig St. & Wortley Rd.

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The corner of Wortley Road & Craig Street looking east.

The corner of Wortley Road & Craig Street looking east.

Some of the first bicycles sold at 217 Wortley Road in 1878.

Some of the first bicycles sold at 217 Wortley Road in 1878.

Shoe repair business @ the corner of Bruce St & Wortley Road in 1929. Where A Village Tail pet store is today.

Shoe repair business @ the corner of Bruce St & Wortley Road in 1929. Where A Village Tail pet store is today.

A streetcar on Askin Street looking at the Wortley Road intersection in 1911. St James Westminster Church is on the right.

A streetcar on Askin Street looking at the Wortley Road intersection in 1911. St James Westminster Church is on the right.

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Bruce Street Fire Hall in the 1960's just east of Wortley Road

Bruce Street Fire Hall in the 1960's just east of Wortley Road

The "Normal School" in 1917, now the YMCA @ 165 Elmwood Avenue East.

The "Normal School" in 1917, now the YMCA @ 165 Elmwood Avenue East.

The old Wortley library in 1954 before being rebuilt at 167 Wortley Road just south of Bruce St.

The old Wortley library in 1954 before being rebuilt at 167 Wortley Road just south of Bruce St.

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The village from the view of Wortley Road and Craig/Askin.

The village from the view of Wortley Road and Craig/Askin.

Faulds Market had a bicycle give away in 1954 at 154 Wortley Road. Now the home of the Wolfe Pack Company Bar.

Faulds Market had a bicycle give away in 1954 at 154 Wortley Road. Now the home of the Wolfe Pack Company Bar.

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Garage on Askin Street looking east at Wortley Road in the 1940's.

Garage on Askin Street looking east at Wortley Road in the 1940's.

Donnelly's Variety Store at Wortley Rd & Emery St. in the 1950's. Now Allure Salon & Spa.

Donnelly's Variety Store at Wortley Rd & Emery St. in the 1950's. Now Allure Salon & Spa.

Imperial gas station in 1938 at the corner of Bruce St & Wortley Rd. Where Village Auto Care is currently.

Imperial gas station in 1938 at the corner of Bruce St & Wortley Rd. Where Village Auto Care is currently.

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Community Television Ltd at 250 Wortley Road @ Tecumseh Ave E in 1965. Where the Perriwinkle Gift Studio is today.

Community Television Ltd at 250 Wortley Road @ Tecumseh Ave E in 1965. Where the Perriwinkle Gift Studio is today.

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THANK YOU TO OUR RESOURCES!

London Room, Central Public Library
London Free Press
Western University London Archives
Vintage London, Ontario

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