Dispatch

Dispatch

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

MARKED By Bijan’s Art Studio (673 Richmond Street), 30 years in business.

OPENED Organique Cafe and Eatery, 344 Richmond Street.

ANNOUNCED By the Western Fair and J-AAR, renaming of the Western Fair District Agriplex to the J-AAR Expo Centre, marking a new chapter for both organizations.

PURCHASED The Bag Lady café, by siblings Keira Curtis-Holden and Michael Holden.

Cheryl Forchuk
Bijan’s Art Studio
Paul Tufts

ANNOUNCED By Florida-based NextNRG Inc., letter of intent to acquire ReFuel Mobile.

APPONTED Cheryl Forchuk (distinguished professor, Arthur Labatt Family School of Nursing (Western University) and scientist and assistant director, Lawson Health Research Institute), an officer to the Order of Canada.

ESTABLISHED The Abell-Hodgson Chair in Regenerative Agriculture, Ivey Business School.

APPOINTED Paul Tufts, board chair, King’s University College (effective July 1, 2025).

ANNOUNCED By the London Home Builders’ Association, $74,000 raised for the Health & Homelessness Fund for Change though proceeds from the 3rd Annual Constructors Cup charity soccer tournament presented in partnership with The Tricar Group along with matching donations were given to the Health & Homelessness Fund for Change this month!

APPOINTED Braedan Lovie and Peter Wilkinson, board directors, King’s University College (effective July 1, 2025).

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July 9Smarter Strategies for Startup Growth

July 10London Chamber of Commerce July Coffee Connections

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