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My inside story of OBJ’s first 30 years

Telling the behind-the-scenes story of OBJ is risky for three reasons. First, it’s mostly undocumented, which is ironic, given OBJ’s role in telling thousands of local business stories. Second, as you will read, it’s a story with lots of protagonists and plenty of twists and turns.
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AI startup spun out of CHEO research lab lands $1.5M in seed funding

A startup spun out of the CHEO Research Institute has raised more than $1...
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Ottawa’s Willis College provides cyber-training to Jordanian military

An Ottawa career college has partnered with the Jordanian Armed Forces (JAF) to create a military cybersecurity program funded by the Department of National Defence.
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NCC and Hydro Ottawa partner on district energy system at LeBreton Flats

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MCA Ottawa Annual Charitable Golf Tournament

The Mechanical Contractors Association (MCA) came together last week to host its 25th annual Charitable Golf Tournament. This is the event's second year supporting the Kids These Days campaign for CHEO.
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To help showcase the 2026 Forty Under 40 recipients, OBJ and the Ottawa Board of Trade produced several video profiles. In this video, we asked the Forty Under 40 recipients about what they like about living and doing business in Ottawa. Want to read more about the 2026 Forty Under 40? Check out OBJ’s June magazine, which includes features and profiles on all the recipients. Read the digital edition here: https://issuu.com/greatrivermedia/docs/obj_flagship_june_2026?fr=sMTU4NzkxNTQ5MjQ Nominations for 2027 will open in June. Check this website for updates: https://fortyunder40.smapply.io/prog/forty_under_40_online_nomination_process/ #FortyUnder40 #OttawaBusinessJournal #OttawaBoardOfTrade #OttawaBusiness #OttawaLeaders #BusinessCommunity #BehindTheScenes
What do you love about Ottawa? | 2026 Forty Under 40 Recipient Profiles
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Dispatch from China: The ups and downs of Changsha

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WebMarketers acquires Ascribe Marketing to broaden services and client base

Ottawa’s Ascribe Marketing Inc. has been acquired by full-service agency WebMarketers in a strategic move to tap into a broader client base.
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Data backup specialist Rewind lands new majority backer in bid to fuel growth

Boston-based H.I.G. Growth Partners has acquired a majority stake in Rewind, giving the Ottawa...

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