Dispatch
Dispatch: A summary of recent business appointments and announcements, plus upcoming events for the week ahead
ANNOUNCED By London-based Smash Pickleball, franchised expansion to Collingwood (2025 opening).
PROMOTED Shauna McKinley, to member services director, Info-Tech Research Group.
ANNOUNCED By Odd Burger Corporation, expectation to open three new franchised restaurant locations and one new franchised food truck within the next two months, bringing its total number of operational units to 21.
OPENED Mi Casa by The Bedroom Boutique, 217 King Street.
ANNOUNCED By Kitchener-based Charcoal Group of Restaurants, second Beertown Public House location in London at White Oaks Mall, 1105 Wellington Road (opening date to be finalized).
ANNOUNCED By Woodlo Productions Inc, and Family Entertainment Holdings, LLC, Auburn Developments Magic of Lights powered by Liuna Local 1059 drive-through holiday-themed light display, running November 22, to January 4 at Fanshawe Conservation Area.
APPOINTED Sydney Ellis, associate, claims & loss litigation, Davis Martindale LLP.
AWARDED Dr. B.J. Hardick (Hardick Chiropractic Centre), Chiropractor of the Year 2024 by Life University.
ANNOUNCED By the London Small Business Centre, the Starter Company Plus Fall Cohort 2024: Adulis Mokanan (Concerts Fanatic); Courtney Flinn (Flinnco Property Management); Emilie Maxwell (Camps N’ Rec Kids); and Dhara Updhyay (Dolphin Dive Baby Spa and Wellness).
ANNOUNCED By YMCA of Southwestern Ontario, completion of the expansion of the Stoney Creek Community Centre, YMCA & Library.
OPENING Craig’s Cookies, 615 Richmond Street (effective October 26, 2024).
APPOINTED Ellen Bueso, chaplain, The Salvation Army, London Centre of Hope.
PROMOTED Nick Spencer, to strategy & operations analyst, Info-Tech Research Group.
October 25 – Business Planning Guide Workshop
October 25 – Government of Canada Business Programs
October 26 – Fanshawe College Open House
October 26 – Showdown in the Downtown
October 28 – Newcomer Build Your Business Class
October 29 – Setting Immigrants Up for Success
October 29 – Innovating Systems | An Idea Exchange
October 31 – Climate Action for Businesses Launch
November 2 – Ignite 2024: A Decade of Empowering Futures