Dispatch

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

OPENED Chick-fil-A kiosk, Canada Life Place.

ANNOUNCED By Goodwill Industries, Ontario Great Lakes, opening of a new Attended Donation Centre at 22499 Jefferies Road (Komoka-Kilworth).

SELECTED Western University, as one of Canada’s Greenest Employers for 2026 by Mediacorp Canada Inc.

APPOINTED Sahil Kashyap, digital marketing specialist, Western Fair Association.

AWARDED Dairy Queen franchise at 1820 Adelaide Street North, the 2025 Step UP for the Kids Award from the Children’s Health Foundation and Children’s Miracle Network.

ACQUIRED Regulatory consulting firm Dell Tech, by Virginia-based Registrar Corp.

AWARDED Downtown London, two Awards of Merit (Economic Resilience & Community Building for Downtown London Walking Tours and Special Events for Popping up with Downtown London) and an Award of Excellence (Business, Retention, Recruitment & Expansion for Member Growth Kit) from the Ontario Business Improvement Area Association.

APPOINTED Sawyer Bogdan, media relations coordinator, Western University.

April 25 – May 13 – London Unlocked – An Experience Showcase

April 25 – Stand Out in Tech: Live LinkedIn Reviews & Mentorship Panel (GDG London x ORU)

April 27 – Go To Market Incubator Program Workshops

April 29 – Pillar Nonprofit Network 2026 Annual General Meeting

April 29 – T2 CRA Taxation Requirements Incorporated Small Business

April 30 – Foodpreneur Advantage: Costing & Pricing to Make Profits

May 1 – Project Management Conference: PMI SWOC Symposium 2026 – Beyond Delivery

May 2 – One Day – Boardroom Basics: The Essentials of Effective Governance