David Sali

Dave is OBJ’s senior writer and editor with two decades of experience in the newspaper industry working for a variety of publications from community weeklies to major dailies. He is a four-time award-winning journalist by the Alliance of Area Business Publishers (AABP). He has received awards for best news feature, best scoop and best overall writer among medium-sized business publications.

Fastest Growing Companies: Lundy Construction builds lasting reputation

Fastest Growing Companies

When Sean Lundy’s dad, Michael, launched the construction firm that bears his name a half-century ago, he embraced a simple philosophy that had profound consequences

Ottawa’s Calian nets record-high quarterly revenue (again)

Techopia

Calian Group continued an impressive financial streak and set a new standard for quarterly revenues in the second quarter of fiscal 2018, the company said

Claridge proposes second Andaz hotel tower in Ottawa’s ByWard Market

Real Estate

Claridge Homes is proposing a new 19-storey structure at its Andaz hotel property in the ByWard Market that would include 136 additional units and a

Ottawa’s fastest-growing company: Keynote Group skyrockets to the top

Fastest Growing Companies

Like a young, expanding family, Ottawa HR and recruiting firm Keynote Group considers moving into a new home to be one of its defining moments.

Stalwart Brewing co-owner rebounds from LCBO ‘setback’ at Lisgar reunion

Ottawa

While Lisgar Collegiate’s 175th anniversary reunion this weekend will showcase the talents of distinguished alumni such as impressionist Rich Little and musician Valdy, it’s a

Vinyl resurgence keeps Boyd brothers spinning in Ottawa music market

Retail

It’s only fitting that a businessman whose merchandise is played on turntables says his product line has come full circle after four decades. Ian Boyd

Ottawa restaurateur Ion Aimers sells Arlington Five cafe to Happy Goat owners

Ottawa

With an eye to reducing his role in the industry, veteran Ottawa restaurateur Ion Aimers has turned over one of his Centretown holdings to some

Upstart Gatineau manufacturing firm VMIK Glass lands $2.5M in government funding

Ottawa

A Gatineau startup that manufactures tempered and laminated glass has been given $2.5 million in loans from government agencies and the Business Development Bank of

Ottawa music strategy a sound plan for economic growth, backers say

Sports and Entertainment

Music City, Canada? If Jeff Leiper has his way, that will be Ottawa one day – and the region’s economy, he says, will be stronger

Kemptville cannabis grower Fleurish eyes reverse takeover after raising $6M

Ottawa

In her former job at Health Canada, Renee Ellison had a front-row seat to witness the initial growth of Canada’s budding medical marijuana industry. Ellison