Dispatch

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

APPOINTED Adam Thompson, senior director, municipal affairs & economic development, Winston Wilmont.

CLOSING One on York fine dining restaurant, 1 York Street (effective September 27,2025).

APPOINTED Angela Hawkins, director of marketing and community relations, Western Fair Association.

RELEASED By Second Story Press and author Kate Graham, book title Run the World Like a Girl: International Women Leaders.

ACQUIRED DJE & Associates Inc. (operating as Sutherland Elliott Insurance Brokers, Gaiser Elliott Insurance Brokers and Thames Financial), by McFarlan Rowlands Insurance, a division of McDougall Insurance Brokers Limited.

APPOINTED Alysia M. Christiaen, chief brand & strategy officer, Lerners LLP.

NOMINATED London Children’s Museum, for Attraction Ontario’s 2025 Top Museum/Art Gallery/Historic Site award.

APPOINTED Michelle Campbell (president and CEO, St. Joseph’s Health Care Foundation), board chair, The Greater London International Airport Authority.

MARKED By London Machinery Inc., 120 years in business.

PROMOTED Jess Butler, to supervisor of retail and visitor services, Museum London.

APPOINTED Bassel Sabalbal, associate lawyer, personal injury team, Lerners LLP.

CLOSING Habitat for Humanity ReStore at 611 Wonderland Road North (effective October 1, 2025) and 317 Adelaide Street South (effective November 12, 2025).

APPOINTED David C. P. Soanes, sales director, Ontario & international, Armtec.

OPENED Aiena Nail & Wellness Spa, 330 Ridout Street.

APPOINTED Chris Naudi, sales representative, eXp Realty.

August 26 – Practical Tips for Expanding into New Export Markets

August 27 – London’s Black Business Symposium

August 27 – Smarter Strategies for Startup Growth

August 27 & 28 – Steps to Make Your Business Permanently Profitable

August 28 – Foodpreneur Advantage: How to Sell Your Food Product