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More than a logo: The strategy behind Atlético Ottawa’s local sponsorships

If anybody understands what it means to partner with Atlético Ottawa, it’s Ron Palaczka.  The CEO of LRO Group of Companies in Ottawa, Palaczka is one of the minds behind Julian de Guzman Park in Carlsbad Springs, something he calls a passion project.  “This was a project, a business venture, that...
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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
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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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