Emerging Leaders announces plans to partner on SYNergy Centre
December 17, 2010
Bringing SYN to Dundas
Downtown shared space aims to enhance collaboration, efficiency and innovation across London sectors, cultures and demographics
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LONDON, ON—DECEMBER 17, 2010—Five local organizations today announced an ambitious plan to help restore two downtown properties, one the historic Century Theatre, and to co-locate their nonprofit organizations in the new SYNergy Centre to increase efficiency, collaboration and innovation across sectors, cultures and demographics.
192 and 194 Dundas, owned by Century Mews Inc., a partnership of Magnus Asset Management and well-known London contractors Phil and Bob Macdonald, will be home to Downtown London, Emerging Leaders, London Arts Council, London Heritage Council, and Pillar Nonprofit Network, and be a community hub for entrepreneurs, artists, social innovators, cultural groups, festivals and others.
“The vision of the SYNergy Centre is to be an innovative and inclusive meeting space and gathering place for a diversity of Londoners,” said Janette MacDonald, General Manager of Downtown London, the agency focusing on the revitalization of the core. “We are living this vision by bringing five innovative organizations together to breathe new life into two decaying downtown spaces, one of which has incredible historic meaning to London. The SYN Centre can be a catalyst in shaping London’s downtown future.”
The collective, in partnership with the property owners, are working to raise $5M for the project, which has a target completion date of late 2012.
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More information:
Janette MacDonald
Downtown London
( 519 ) 432-8389 Office
( 519 ) 859-2632 Cell
janette@downtownlondon.ca
About the Project
The SYNergy Centre (SYN) will be a dynamic and inclusive shared space for downtown partners, ethno-cultural groups, entrepreneurs, arts and heritage workers, cultural creatives and social innovators, and help to shape a new vision for cross-sectoral collaboration and smart, sustainable downtown models. This unique destination will be the permanent home of a core group of complimentary tenant-partners – Downtown London, Emerging Leaders, London Arts Council, London Heritage Council and Pillar Nonprofit Network – and provide incubator and “hot desk” space for emerging talent from the local entrepreneurial, ethno-cultural, arts and heritage, and nonprofit communities.
About the Partners
Downtown London is the umbrella organization for two groups focusing on revitalization, growth and merchant support and advocacy in London’s Downtown core: MainStreet London and the London Downtown Business Association.
Emerging Leaders is an incorporated nonprofit focused on the retention, development and engagement of emerging talent as a means to a more vibrant, inclusive and dynamic London community for the future.
London Heritage Council is a not-for-profit cultural heritage umbrella organization focused on inspiring, nurturing and managing innovative initiatives through collaboration and coordination in the region.
London Arts Council is a not-for-profit umbrella organization dedicated to enhancing the quality of life and the creative vitality of London by nurturing awareness of, involvement in, and commitment to excellence of all levels of Arts and Culture.
Pillar Nonprofit Network is a voice for the nonprofit sector and supports nonprofit organizations in fulfilling their missions in our community, through leadership, advocacy, support, information sharing and collaboration.
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