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Teetering on the ‘glass cliff’: How marginalized leaders can survive being set up to fail
While many are familiar with the “glass ceiling,” the “glass cliff is a less well-know phenomenon. Mojdeh Cox and Jenny Mitchell break down how women
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Economy grew 0.3% in April, Statistics Canada reports
Statistics Canada says real gross domestic product grew 0.3 per cent in April, helped by strength in several industries including wholesale trade, mining and oil
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Stonefields Estate will make your next corporate event unforgettable
Stonefields Estate feels like the kind of place where time stands still. It may be the idyllic countryside location or the historic farm buildings dotting
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‘No weakness’ in Ottawa Train Yards’ tenants or location, veteran retail broker says
The Ottawa Train Yards remains a “fantastic” site for retailers even as part of the shopping complex has been placed in receivership, a leading real
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The Ottawa Festival Network announced last week that Tara Shannon, who helped establish the Ottawa Music Industry Coalition, has joined the organization as its new
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How to spot a toxic workplace before accepting a job offer
The excitement of starting a new job can quickly subside once signs emerge that the workplace culture is toxic.
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Ottawa ad agency McMillan merges with New Jersey-based firm
High-profile ad agency McMillan has merged with a U.S. firm as the Ottawa-based company continues to rebuild its business after emerging from creditor protection in 2020. McMillan, which was once
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Portion of Ottawa Train Yards placed under receivership as owner defaults on $45M loan
The Ontario Superior Court of Justice last week appointed Grant Thornton Limited as receiver and manager of the assets of a portion of Ottawa Train Yards on Industrial Avenue.
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Op-ed: Unlocking Canada’s world-class talent means more support for early-stage entrepreneurs
Canadian policymakers and the business community must act to reverse this dangerous trend. There are many levers they can pull, but among the simplest is to increase supports for early-stage
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Get ready to ROCK! The Lumière Gala returns to the Brookstreet this September
Brookstreet has always been a rock star in the world of hospitality. Now, the hotel is truly embracing the rock and roll vibe with this
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And the Businesswoman of the Year award finalists are ….
The award winners won’t be made public for another four months but the finalists for Businesswoman of the Year were announced this past Friday during a feel-good reception hosted by
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Ottawa biotech incubator gets $5.5M boost from federal government
An organization aimed at incubating Ottawa biotechnology startups says it’s poised to help several promising companies commercialize their products after securing a multimillion-dollar grant from the federal government. Capital BioVentures
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Carleton prof joins CFIB, Restaurants Canada to call for freeze of EI premiums for small biz
A report written by an Ottawa business professor together with Restaurants Canada and the Canadian Federation for Independent Business (CFIB) is calling on the federal government to temporarily freeze EI
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OREB exploring integration with three other regional real estate boards
Four real estate boards across eastern Ontario are weighing the possibility of integration, which could include a merger or amalgamation, OREB announced Monday.
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