Dispatch

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 3YFC Denim & Diamonds Annual Fundraising Banquet

November 4“Local Actions, Unlimited Impact”: Fuelling the Growth of Food, Beverage, and Agri-Food Startups

November 4Funding Your Small Business – Information Session

November 5Breakfast with LRN – Featuring Melissa Maloney

November 5EMC Southern Ontario Plant Tour – International Name Plate

November 5Get Hired at Home – London Region

November 5Pillar Nonprofit Network: All About Boards

November 5 – An Evening with Dean Julian Birkinshaw: How Established Companies Thrive in the Digital Era

November 6Life Sciences London’s Monthly Virtual Meet Up

November 6Foodpreneur Advantage: How to Sell Your Food Product

November 6PowerCo Networking Event for Maintenance Careers

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