OBJ’s 2026 Fastest Growing Companies: Workshop and Awards Cocktail

Join the Ottawa Business Journal and GGFL LLP for an event that combines learning, connection and celebration.
🚀 WORKSHOP: Learn from the Fastest Growing CEOs (4:00 – 5:00 PM)
The evening begins with a live, interview-style workshop, when OBJ Editor-in-Chief Anne Howland and GGFL Managing Partner Chad Saikaley sit down with three outstanding CEOs: Chris Mackey from Blue Collar Marketing, Shawn Watts from Corfix and Kyle Soutar from Soutar Capital & Consulting. They will share honest insights about what it really takes to grow a company quickly while staying focused and making smart decisions along the way.
🏆 AWARDS COCKTAIL: Celebrate the Top-20 Fastest Growing Companies (5:00 – 7:00 PM)
This is your opportunity to connect with executives, entrepreneurs, and business leaders from across Ottawa while recognizing the top 20 Fastest Growing companies in the region.
Registration includes:
- Access to both the Workshop and Awards Cocktail
- Appetizers and a complimentary drink
- Networking with Ottawa’s business community
Special thanks to our presenting sponsor, GGFL LLP, and supporting sponsors Gowling WLG, BDC, KRP Properties, and Sezlik.com.