Dispatch

Dispatch

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

LAUNCHED The McDermott Group Consulting, by founder & CEO Lindsay McDermott.

ANNOUNCED By VersaBank, agreement with Watercress Financial Group LLC (“Watercress”) to serve as its U.S. receivable purchase program partner.

NAMED As one of Southwestern Ontario’s Top Employers 2025 by Mediacorp Canada Inc.: Digital Extremes Ltd.; LBMX Inc.; London Hydro Inc. and Western University.

Christopher Palik
London Hydro
Michael K. Mulquiney

SELECTED The Achievement Centre (TAC) as a top 100 franchisor in Canada for 2025 by Elite Franchise Canada.

APPOINTED Michael Metauro, vice president of strategic growth and innovation, Waste Solutions Canada.

APPOINTED Michael K. Mulquiney, chief UAS flight test instructor, International Test Pilots School.

ACQUIRED Global Warranty, by Quebec City-based iA Financial Corporation Inc.

ANNOUNCED By Peavey Mart, closing of all Canadian stores, including London units at 2209 Dundas Street, 1780 Wharncliffe Road South and 1435 Hyde Park Road.

AWARDED SARI Therapeutic Riding, with the first annual Community Spirit Award from LondonOntarioSports.com.

APPOINTED Jennifer Matthews, vice president, TechAlliance of Southwestern Ontario.

PROMOTED Mike Donachie, to communications manager, Libro Credit Union.

APPOINTED Christopher Palik, executive chef, Hard Rock Hotel London.

LAUNCHED Website for Fagro Ag Tech: www.fagroagtech.com.

APPOINTED Alika Dotel, associate, insurance claims & loss litigation, and Samantha Rodriguez, workflow coordinator, tax, Davis Martindale LLP.

PROMOTED Jay McGuffin, to president – principal planner, Monteith Brown Planning Consultants.

ANNOUNCED By interVal, update to its Business Reports feature to include customized and more specific reports for its SMB clients.

February 719th Annual Breakfast for YOU

February 8-22Catalyst

February 11London Chamber of Commerce: Meet the Candidates – London West

February 11 & 12hirewesternu Winter Career Fair

February 11​​London Chamber of Commerce: February Discover Your Chamber

February 12New Exporters of Technologies and Services to the U.S. (NETSUS) Feb 2025

February 12Building Capacity & Resilience in Black-led Organizations

February 13 – ​​February Coffee Connections

February 13Foodpreneur Advantage: Marketing & Branding your Food Product

February 13In-person: Starting A Small Business Seminar

February 14London Chamber of Commerce: Meet the Candidates – London North Centre

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