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Feenics rising: security software maker sees big upside in acquisition by U.S. firm
Dec 2, 2021
Ottawa company is in the midst of a growth spurt that’s seen its revenues surge more than 700 per cent in the past three years.

Ottawa house prices expected to rise 5% in 2022, Re/Max says
Dec 2, 2021
Firm predicts the city’s housing inventory will grow slightly in the year ahead but says “low levels are expected to remain a concern.”
Welch’s Cody Sorensen on a mission for a medal at 2022 Olympics
Dec 2, 2021
Ottawa business professional returns from eight-year break for 'one more shot' in four-man bobsleigh competition.
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Putting data at the centre of your business
Dec 2, 2021
Most companies understand the importance and value of data, but are simply overwhelmed by the sheer volume of it and lack a strategy for leveraging it effectively.

Black Friday means plenty of green for Shopify merchants as customer spending hits record $2.9B

Nov 29, 2021
That's up from last year’s total of $2.4 billion and more than double 2019’s tally.
'What we are doing is relevant to the world': Kevin Ford Q&A

Nov 29, 2021
As Kanata-based Calian cracks $500 million in annual revenues for the first time, its CEO tells OBJ he's aiming squarely for the $1-billion milestone.

Connected & Autonomous Vehicles Canada 2021

Dec 2, 2021

Hosted by Area X.O, Invest Ottawa and Kanata North Business Association, CAV Canada is the must-attend hybrid event for those driving the safe development, commercialization, and deployment of smart…
Building your talent pipeline through Algonquin College

Dec 7, 2021

Join OBJ and college president Claude Brulé to explore how Algonquin College can help you find the skilled talent you need to succeed.

Coke invests $1.5 million in Kingston plant
Nov 23, 2021
Coca-Cola Canada has announced a $1.5-million investment into a new distribution facility in Kingston.
Ogdensburg, Prescott businesses eye return to normalcy
Nov 22, 2021
As cross-border traffic picks up, businesses on both sides of the river are starting to see a return to life before the pandemic.
Beau's turns to Steam Whistle for distribution, sales help
Nov 17, 2021
Beau’s told the Ottawa Business Journal earlier this fall that its revenue dropped by 50 per cent through the pandemic

Air Canada anticipating recovery in demand as travel restrictions are eased
Jul 23, 2021
Although overall bookings remain below pre-pandemic levels, customer interest began to increase in June with the elimination of quarantines for fully vaccinated returning Canadians and the removal of…
Biden nominates tech exec, political adviser David Cohen as U.S. ambassador to Canada
Jul 22, 2021
Cohen is a lawyer, lobbyist and fundraiser who currently serves as a senior adviser to the head of U.S. communications giant Comcast.
International flights to resume at Ottawa airport as part of border reopening plans
Jul 20, 2021
Air travellers will no longer be required to spend the first three nights of their quarantine at a government-approved hotel.

Techopia Live: Creative Layer has designs on greatness in personalized products field
CEO Nazim Ahmed's new firm has $3 million in fresh funding for its plan to capture major market share in burgeoning bespoke printing space.

Meet Jim Taggart: 2021's Lifetime Achievement Award winner
When Jim Taggart was a kid, there was no yellow school bus waiting to greet him after class. He got picked up by a fuel truck.
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What to do about unvaccinated employees?
As employers institute vaccination policies for COVID-19, they face big questions about how to manage unvaccinated employees.
2021 Best Ottawa Business Awards honours top recipients
Members of Ottawa's business community came together Friday to applaud, admire and appreciate a who's-who of local leaders.
CFO of the Year: Vanessa Kanu
The Ottawa-based finance executive who orchestrated the largest tech IPO in TSX history has been awarded the CFO of the Year by Ottawa Business Journal and the Ottawa Board of Trade.