Dispatch

Dispatch

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

APPOINTED Nevin McDougall (managing partner, RHA Ventures Inc.), chair of Agricultural Research and Innovation Ontario (ARIO).

APPOINTED Shawn Adamsson, marketing operations manager, Lerners LLP.

PROMOTED Judith Smith, to manager, public realm & activations, Downtown London.

ANNOUNCED By Alberta-based Peavey Industries LP, closing of Peavey Mart locations at 1435 Hyde Park Road and 1780 Wharncliffe Road South (as part of organizational restructuring which will see 22 stores closed in Ontario and Nova Scotia).

ANNOUNCED By Vessl Prosthetics, successful completion of its first funding round to accelerate the development of its prosthetic devices.

APPOINTED Amy Thomson, senior vice president, human resources, Jones Healthcare Group.

APPOINTED June Williamson, manager, tax services, Davis Martindale LLP.

CLOSED Hair Effects, 1680 Richmond Street (CF Masonville Place).

APPOINTED Dale Marsh (salesperson, Keller Williams Lifestyles Realty), board chair, London and St. Thomas Association of Realtors.

APPOINTED Jesse Helmer, senior research associate, Missing Middle Initiative.

ANNOUNCED By Defeat Duchenne Canada, more than $900,000 in new research grants awarded to two world-class scientists advancing critical breakthroughs in DMD treatment and care, in conjunction with its 30th anniversary.

APPOINTED Jann Danyluk, director of human resources, North American Brands.

PERMANENTLY CLOSED Accuride Canada Inc., 31 Firestone Boulevard (as of mid-February, 2025).

APPOINTED Jared Armstrong, human resources coordinator, Trudell Medical International.

PROMOTED Allison Price, to director of development, faculties & divisions, Western University.

January 24 – 26Lifestyle Home Show

January 24PwC Canada’s Connect Series: Anatomy of a Ransomware event and the building blocks of an effective response

January 25Google Devfest 2024

January 27 – 29Meet Top Engineering Talent: U of T’s PEY Co-Op Program

January 27Business Planning Guide Workshop by Small Business Centre

January 27IESO Webinar | London Area Regional Planning

January 28Navigating New Horizons for Funding and Tax in 2025

January 28Virtual: Starting A Small Business Seminar

January 29Governing AI: Trends, Issues & Solutions

January 29Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS)

January 29Your Next Step: Discover Better Jobs Ontario

January 29Virtual: T2 CRA Taxation Requirements Incorporated Small Business

January 29Embrace Skilled Trades

January 29London Police Service Inaugural Chief’s Gala Appreciation Dinner & Awards Night

January 30Funding your Business Information Session

January 30Foodpreneur Advantage: How to Sell Your Food Product

January 30Impact Live – AI-powered entrepreneurship: Turning technology into thriving ventures

January 30London Inc. 20 Under 40 Cocktail Gala

 

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