Dispatch: August 20, 2021

Dispatch: A summary of recent business appointments and announcements, plus upcoming events for the week ahead

ANNOUNCED By Toronto-based K2Group, opening of IHOP restaurant London ― one of five Ontario centres (others are Belleville, Windsor, Hamilton and Waterloo) to open over the next five years.

NOMINATED Ward 13 Councillor Arielle Kayabaga, as the federal Liberal candidate in London West.

PROMOTED Heather Carey, to manager, Fanshawe College Corporate Training Solutions.

ACQUIRED Redtail Golf Club, by Ryan Finch (president, Finch Auto Group).

ANNOUNCED By Kosmos Catering and Eatery, addition of second location (including London Ice Cream retail component) at 600 Oxford Street West (estimated opening late fall or early winter).

PROPOSED By Westdell Development Corp., eight-storey residential and commercial building at 599-601 Richmond Street.

ACQUIRED E-learning firm Greenius, by Markham-based LMN.

SELECTED Mobials Inc., as one of Canada’s Innovative HR Teams 2021, by Canadian HR Reporter.

PROMOTED Jason Menard, to director of user experience and research, Northern Commerce.

PROPOSED By York Developments, 16-storey residential and commercial building at 496 Dundas Street.

ANNOUNCED By Indiva Limited, expanded cannabis edibles offerings with the launch of Slow Ride Bakery Cookies.

APPOINTED Brad Heslop (Early Riser Café), to the board of directors, LifeSpin.

August 24: How to Sell your Products to Retailers – Masterclass

August 25: Pillar Community Innovation Awards – Virtual Finalist Announcement

August 26: Best Practices on How to Pitch

August 26: Foodpreneur Advantage Webinar – Market Testing Your Food Product

August 26: Business Planning Guide Workshop

August 26: Virtual Business After Four

August 27: Socialpreneur Chats: August 2021