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Louroz Mercader
Imagining the future of our cities. #Monumental2024
Louroz Mercader is the Executive Director of the Yonge + St. Clair Business Improvement Area (BIA). In this role, he is responsible for implementing initiatives that enhance the local business environment and community engagement in the Yonge + St. Clair area, focusing on strategic planning and development projects.15
Mercader has a background in sustainability and climate crisis communication, currently pursuing a Master's degree while also delivering training on Carbon Literacy and Climate Fresk.2 His recent activities include hosting community consultations for the BIA's strategic plan for 2024-2029, indicating his commitment to involving local stakeholders in decision-making processes.5
Additionally, he has previously served as the Executive Director at the Downtown Brampton BIA, showcasing his extensive experience in managing business improvement areas.34
Highlights
After two years at the helm of the Yonge + St. Clair BIA, I'm ready for the next chapter of my economic development career. I want to thank the executive committee, board of directors and 450+ members for placing their faith and confidence in me to lead a remarkable team. Together we have elevated our business district into a dynamic destination for unique shopping, dining and cultural experiences within the City of Toronto!
With a new forward-thinking strategic plan in place, I am helping the board find my successor to lead the continued growth, innovation and success of Yonge + St Clair. We are now seeking a talented and inspiring business leader to serve as the next Executive Director. If you potentially see yourself in this role, let me know: https://lnkd.in/gDBTEgEm
On to the next great city and challenge! #Monumental2024
Thank you to the 150+ people who attended last week's Yonge + St. Clair BIA - Strategic Plan Community Consultations and keynote talk with Paul Bedford, former Chief Planner for the City of Toronto.
In the coming weeks my team will be rigorously poring over the thousands of responses you gave us, as well as those linked to our online survey to help us inform our budget allocation, creative direction and project priorities throughout the next 5 years as we prepare to launch the Strategic Plan this Fall.
For now, we invite all those who have not yet contributed to our Online Strategic Plan Survey to fill it out here: https://lnkd.in/gyYt7pBn
