Sponsorship deal will see the convention
centre renamed RBC Place London
LONDON, ON, June 5, 2019 /CNW/ - Today, RBC and the
London Convention Centre announced
a 10-year sponsorship which will see the London Convention Centre, located in the heart
of downtown London, ON, renamed
RBC Place London. This announcement is yet another chapter in RBC's
long-standing support of London
and the surrounding communities, and builds on the convention
centre's established reputation as a leader in the meetings
industry.
"RBC has a long and rich history in Southwestern Ontario, and we take great pride
in announcing a new name for the convention centre - one that
reflects our commitment to the region and the communities within
it," says Francine Dyksterhuis,
Regional President, Southwestern
Ontario, RBC. "We're thrilled to work with our partners at
RBC Place London to bring this sponsorship to life through our
collective commitment to exceptional experiences, innovation and
community leadership."
"RBC and the convention centre share a commitment to strengthen
the culture, economy, and overall opportunity in the Southwestern Ontario region. The new RBC Place
London is another step forward in the continuous evolution of our
centre as a destination for exceptional event experiences," says
Peter White, Board Chair for the
London Convention Centre
Corporation.
RBC Place London is the largest convention centre in
Southwestern Ontario, hosting
hundreds of conventions, conferences, and events each year,
attended by thousands of people from across Ontario and beyond. In 2018, the convention
centre hosted more than 300 events, producing 126,995 delegate
days, and resulting in a record economic impact of $21.3M for London and the region.
"Our convention centre has a long history of contributing to our
local economy and serving the region as a preeminent place for
conventions, meetings and events," says Mayor Ed Holder. "We are proud to link a respected
national brand to the exceptional reputation of our convention
centre in a way that opens up new opportunities for both
organizations, and brings additional profile to London and our strong tourism and hospitality
sectors."
In 2018, RBC contributed more than $100
million in donations and sponsorships at home and around the
world – including $4 million in
Southwestern Ontario.
About RBC
Royal Bank of Canada is a global financial institution with
a purpose-driven, principles-led approach to delivering leading
performance. Our success comes from the 84,000+ employees who bring
our vision, values and strategy to life so we can help our clients
thrive and communities prosper. As Canada's biggest bank, and one of the largest
in the world based on market capitalization, we have a diversified
business model with a focus on innovation and providing exceptional
experiences to more than 16 million clients in Canada, the U.S. and 34 other countries. Learn
more at rbc.com.
We are proud to support a broad range of community initiatives
through donations, community investments and employee volunteer
activities. See how at rbc.com/community-sustainability.
About the London Convention
Centre
The London
Convention Centre is an internationally certified AIPC Gold
Standard venue offering more than 70,000 square feet of exceptional
meeting and exhibit space. The LCC connects individuals from the
local, provincial, national and international communities offering
customized experiences facilitating knowledge transfer and
entertainment enjoyment.
SOURCE RBC Royal Bank