Dispatch

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.

Beertown Public House
Magic of Lights
Smash Pickleball

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 25Government of Canada Business Programs

October 26Fanshawe College Open House

October 26Showdown in the Downtown

October 28Newcomer Build Your Business Class

October 29Setting Immigrants Up for Success

October 29Innovating Systems | An Idea Exchange

October 31 – Climate Action for Businesses Launch

November 2 – Ignite 2024: A Decade of Empowering Futures

 

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