Dispatch

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

APPOINTED Xavier Le Bouhec, rotary wing test pilot instructor, International Test Pilots School (ITPS).

ANNOUNCED As finalists for the 2023 National Newspaper Awards: Jane Sims (London Free Press) for the Bob Levin Award for Short Feature; and Randy Richmond, Calvi Leon, Rachel Gilbert and Brice Hall (London Free Press) for the E. Cora Hind Award for Local Reporting.

LAUNCHED By the Faculty of Engineering at Western University, its first women-only option for the Advanced Machine Shop Training course.

RESIGNED Erika Chamberlain, dean of Western Law (effective July 1, 2024).

APPOINTED Andrew Botterell, acting dean, Western Law (one-year term beginning July 1, 2024).

RETIRING Vinay Sharma, CEO, London Hydro (effective September 1, 2024).

APPOINTED Alex Irving, executive director of government relations, Western University (effective April 22, 2024).

ANNOUNCED By East Park London, $5 million in waterpark upgrades for 2024 season.

LAUNCHED London hub of the Black Physicians Association of Ontario.

PROMOTED Devin Powell, to director of retail, Pulp & Press.

March 22: Socialpreneur Chats: March 2024

March 23: Fanshawe College Open House

March 26: Ask the Experts | Content Creation, and Digital Marketing with The Branding Firm

March 26: Starting A Small Business Seminar

March 26: Creating Exceptional Customer Experiences

March 27: T1 – CRA Taxation Requirements for Sole Proprietors

March 28: BJI MSK Innovation Competition – Workshop

March 28: Powering Oak and Fort’s Hypergrowth Journey with Shopify and EY

March 28: Momentum Investment Readiness Program for Women and Non-binary Entrepreneurs of Colour