Dispatch

Dispatch

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

ANNOUNCED By Paul Panabaker, retirement from the partnership at Davis Martindale LLP to become counsel to the firm, focused on personal tax, estates and DFK International relationships.

OPENING Malabari Bistro, 215 Dundas Street (anticipated mid-October opening).

ANNOUNCED By Endpoint Preclinical, strategic alliance with Indiana-based Preclinical Research Associates to enable pharmaceutical companies, biotech firms and contract research organizations to access high-throughput surgical expertise directly within their own research facilities.

ANNOUNCED By Odd Burger Corporation, $2.5-million equity financing agreement with Rockcliffe Capital (Westmount Ventures Inc.).

APPOINTED Brock Barber, staff accountant, accounting & assurance team, and Ashley Dunn, staff accountant, accounting & assurance team, Davis Martindale LLP.

ANNOUNCED By Hairstrong, appointment as Official Hair Performance Accessory Partner of U SPORTS (the national sport governing body for universities in Canada) for the 2025–26 season.

ANNOUNCED By VersaBank, a refresh of its previous DDR Tokenized Deposit pilot program in Canada and integration with U.S. pilot program.

CELEBRATED By Hangar9, 40 years in business (originally launched as Fisher & Co.).

ANNOUNCED By London-based coffee company Cafézia, iniative to dedicate 15 per cent of proceeds to support children receiving care at Children’s Hospital.

MAINTAINED By the City of London, Moody’s Investors Service AAA credit rating.

ANNOUNCED By Foreman & Company, $2.729-million settlement reached in class action lawsuits in Québec, British Columbia and Ontario with two companies that were engaged in the business of offering vehicle carrier services between certain ports.

September 19-21Techstars Startup Weekend London by TechAlliance

September 20-21Doors Open London 2025

September 22-252025 OAPC Fall Symposium & AGM

September 22Newcomer Build Your Business Class

September 23India’s Clean Energy Ambitions

September 23London Chamber of Commerce: September Discover Your Chamber

September 23The Business of Code Tracks

September 24Pillar Nonprofit Network: All About Boards – Fall 2025 Edition

September 24Bots & Bagels: Turn AI Hype into Real Capacity

September 24Virtual: T2 – CRA Taxation Requirements for Incorporated Small Businesses

September 25Selling to the Government- Introduction to Federal Procurement

September 25Foodpreneur Advantage: Labelling & Packaging your Food Product

September 25Virtual: Starting A Small Business Seminar

September 25London Chamber of Commerce: 2025 Annual General Meeting and Volunteer Celebration

September 25London Digital Creative Mixer

September 26Western Mustangs Sports Hall of Fame Dinner 2025

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