Dispatch
Dispatch: A summary of recent business appointments and announcements, plus upcoming events for the week ahead
NOMINATED Wolf Performance Hall (London Public Library) for a 2026 Canadian Live Music Award (Best Teamwork in a Soft Seat Theatre or Performing Arts Centre category).
ANNOUNCED By TechAlliance of Southwestern Ontario, second annual Techstars Startup Weekend, to be held May 29-31 at Info-Tech Research Group, 345 Ridout Street North.
PROMOTED Douglas Craig, to convention tourism assistant, Tourism London
AWARDED Samantha Parsons (lead, trial delivery manager, ICON Strategic Solutions), Leader of Distinction Award from Ronald McDonald House Southwestern Ontario.
APPOINTED Christine Quinlan, communications coordinator, CMHA Thames Valley Addiction & Mental Health Services.
NAMED The main hall at The Aeolian: The Clark Bryan Concert Hall.
PROMOTED Meagan Zettler, to manager, ministerial affairs and integration, Canada Post.
OPENED The Ivey Donald K. Johnson Centre (Exchange Tower, 130 King Street West, Toronto).
APPOINTED Amy Pearson-Blay, hairstylist and barber, David E. White Barbershop.
PROMOTED Will Bibbings, to sales brokerage associate, CBRE London.
APPOINTED Victoria Cruz, event program assistant, City of London.
NAMED As one of Southwestern Ontario’s Top Employers for 2026 by Mediacorp Canada Inc.: Digital Extremes Ltd., London Hydro Inc., LBMX Inc., StarTech.com Ltd. and Western University.
April 18 – BookFest London
April 18 – London Symphonia: The Brahms Effect with Tom Allen
April 20 – Go To Market Incubator Program Workshops
April 21 – Socialpreneur Chats: Networking and Peer Support for Social Enterprise Operators
April 21 – London and Area Works Job Fair 2026
April 22-24 – Ontario ICT Mission to World IT Show Korea 2026
April 22 – BDC’s Economic Outlook 2026: Navigating Uncertainty and Building What’s Next
April 22 – All About Boards – Spring 2026 Edition
April 22 – In-person: Summer Company Information Session
April 23 – Foodpreneur Advantage: How to Sell Your Food Product
April 23 – Starting A Small Business Seminar
April 25 – May 13 – London Unlocked – An Experience Showcase
April 25 – Stand Out in Tech: Live LinkedIn Reviews & Mentorship Panel (GDG London x ORU)