Downtown Strathroy - Strathroy BIA

We’re Hiring! 📣

The Strathroy Business Improvement Area (BIA) is looking for a Marketing & Operations Coordinator (Independent Contractor) to help champion Downtown Strathroy and the businesses that make it such a vibrant place to live, shop and visit.

If you’re a creative, organized and community-minded professional with experience in marketing, communications and community engagement, we’d love to hear from you.

This is a unique opportunity to play a meaningful role in shaping and promoting Downtown Strathroy while working closely with the BIA Board of Directors.

📅 Applications will be accepted until July 21, 2026.

📧 To apply, email your resume and cover letter to: [email protected]

The full job description is available here:https://irp.cdn-website.com/2cc41d84/files/uploaded/JD-Marketing-Operations-Coordinator.pdf

Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

Storefront Series: Cookie Bar

Meet Kaity, the owner behind Cookie Bar Strathroy - Cookie Bakery & Bottle Shop, a downtown destination for quarter-pound cookies, curated craft beer and a welcoming place to settle in 🍻🍪.

What is something people may not realize about Cookie Bar?

“There’s always something happening at Cookie Bar! We’re now open Wed–Sun. On Saturday mornings, we bake fresh Banana Chocolate Chip Market Muffins and serve mimosas. And if you love live entertainment, you’re in luck! We feature live music most Saturdays, with local musicians performing from 4:00–7:00 p.m.”

What do you look for when choosing what beers to bring in?

“Beer curation is one of my favourite parts of the job. I love discovering breweries that aren’t easy to find in our area or at local liquor stores. My goal is to bring in unique, high-quality beers that give people the chance to try something new, whether you’re a seasoned craft beer fan or just looking to branch out.”

What is one beer or style you are excited for people to discover right now?

“Summer is all about crisp lagers and pilsners, juicy pale ales, and refreshing fruit-forward sours. I love recommending Milton Dew from Third Moon Brewery in Milton. It’s a sour ale inspired by Mountain Dew and amazingly close to the real thing.”

What has been the most rewarding part of building Cookie Bar in downtown Strathroy?

“Without a doubt, it’s been the people. I feel incredibly lucky to have been welcomed by the Strathroy community. My goal was to create a comfortable, inclusive space where everyone feels welcome to be themselves. The relationships and friendships that have grown from Cookie Bar have been the most rewarding part of this journey.”

What is your favourite cookie?

“I get asked this almost every day, and honestly, it depends on my mood! You can never go wrong with our Old Fashion Chocolate Chip. Seasonal favourites include Bisc Better Have My Money, Yes Pe-can and Vegan Dirty Chai.”

📍 22 Front St. W, Downtown Strathroy

Join us in congratulating Arden U., our final weekly winner of the contest 🎉.

Thanks to Arden’s winning entry, James O. Poag Jewellers was selected as this week’s $500 business winner. In an incredibly generous gesture, they have chosen to donate their $500 prize to Strathroy Hospice 🤍.

Arden heard about the contest from Ann at FRONT NAILS SPA and made a point to enter her receipts every week. She told us she loved the excitement of the contest and was hopeful that one of her entries would be the lucky one.

Arden plans to put some of her winnings towards vacation, share some with her daughter, and donate a portion to someone in need.

We truly can’t think of a better way to wrap up this year’s contest.

Together, our community submitted:
🎉 2,905 entries
👥 1,249 participants
🛍️ Supporting 127 local businesses

A special thank you to our contest partner, Libro Credit Union, whose support helped make this campaign possible, and the incredible organizers ShopLocal2Win 🛍.

And thank you to everyone who participated, shopped local, left reviews, uploaded receipts, and helped make this campaign such a success.

Here’s to continuing to support local businesses all year long!

Congratulations to our Week 5 LoveLocal2Win winners! 🎉

Noella R. has won $500, and Rusty Wrench Brewing Co. has received the matching $500 business prize 🍻.

Noella first heard about the contest from a friend at Cookie Bar Strathroy - Cookie Bakery & Bottle Shop and says she regularly shops local and enjoys discovering new businesses in the community. As for her $500 prize, Noella says she and her family are heading on vacation with the grandkids, and she’s pretty sure they’ll find a way to spend it! ☀️

There’s still time to enter!

We have ONE final weekly draw remaining, plus the $2,000 Grand Prize draw on June 16.

Every eligible receipt and Google Review submitted earns you an entry, and every entry is automatically entered into the Grand Prize draw. The more you enter, the better your chances of winning.

Enter now at lovelocal2winon.com and keep supporting the amazing local businesses that make our community thrive.

Congratulations to our Week 4 LoveLocal2Win winners! 🎉

Alissa D. has won $500, and she has selected Doug and Marion’s Bike Sales & Repairs to receive the matching $500 business prize.

A regular supporter of local businesses, Alissa plans to put her winnings toward everyday expenses.

There are still TWO weekly draws remaining, plus the $2,000 Grand Prize draw on June 16!

Remember, every eligible receipt and Google Review submitted earns you an entry. The more you enter, the better your chances of winning.

Enter now at lovelocal2winon.com and keep shopping local, Strathroy! 🛍️