Dispatch
Dispatch: A summary of recent business appointments and announcements, plus upcoming events for the week ahead
ANNOUNCED By the Downton London Business Association: the resignation of executive director Barbara Maly and the appointment of Vicki Smith as interim executive director.
CLOSED Colour by Schubert, 121 King Street.
AWARDED Margaret Coons (founder & CEO, Nuts For Cheese), EY Entrepreneur of the Year 2025 Ontario Award winner.
APPOINTED Paul Hubert, vice chair, St. Joseph’s Health Care Foundation board of directors.
APPOINTED Matt Vickery, facility assistant, Oak View Group (Canada Life Place).
AWARDED Aduro Clean Technologies Inc., Responsible CareAward for Plastics Contributor of the Year from the Chemistry Industry Association of Canada.
CLOSING Foxy Roxy at Maymo’s, 420 Elizabeth Street (effective November 7, 2025).
November 3 – YFC Denim & Diamonds Annual Fundraising Banquet
November 4 – “Local Actions, Unlimited Impact”: Fuelling the Growth of Food, Beverage, and Agri-Food Startups
November 4 – Funding Your Small Business – Information Session
November 5 – Breakfast with LRN – Featuring Melissa Maloney
November 5 – EMC Southern Ontario Plant Tour – International Name Plate
November 5 – Get Hired at Home – London Region
November 5 – Pillar Nonprofit Network: All About Boards
November 5 – An Evening with Dean Julian Birkinshaw: How Established Companies Thrive in the Digital Era
November 6 – Life Sciences London’s Monthly Virtual Meet Up
November 6 – Foodpreneur Advantage: How to Sell Your Food Product
November 6 – PowerCo Networking Event for Maintenance Careers