Association of Event Organisers (AEO) CEO Austen Hawkins, who is leading industry opposition to the move, has already met with local resident and editor of campaign website Brendan McGrath to discuss how they can work together.
"Closing the District Line link to Olympia could kill the events business there, but away from my industry the closure of the line would have a real, and detrimental effect on local residents, particular those with disabilities," said Hawkins.
"Brendan has been fighting the closure on behalf of local residents. He has done an amazing job raising this issue, and has set up the excellent website which really highlights the many negative effects of the potential closure as well as telling people what they can do to save the connection. It makes total sense for us to work side by side in saving the line."
The AEO and local residents plan to organise a number of meetings with local and London-wide politicians to highlight the importance of the connection to both residents and business. Plans are also being worked out for a public protest and other local events.
"The consultation process has now been extended on three occasions, each time due to vigorous protests from local groups and politicians. It does make you think that they keep extending the process, because they are determined to push the closure through at any cost," said McGrath.
"The events industry is at the very centre of the local economy around Olympia. If they decide that Olympia is no longer a viable venue for them, the knock on effects to the local community would be devastating."
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