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.

‘A good run’: Ottawa-based Quickie Convenience Stores sold to MacEwen Petroleum

Retail

Local retail chain evolved into a multi-faceted operation that sold gas and forged affiliations with fast-food giants such as Subway and McDonald’s.

‘Everything will run better’: Fellow’s Aydin Mirzaee a man on a mission

Techopia

Co-founder of Ottawa-based meeting management software startup says his goal is to make platform an indispensable tool for businesses around the world.

Meeting demand: Fellow secures US$24M in series-A funding

Techopia

Startup that helps managers at Shopify and other companies host more productive employee meetings has seen its customer count triple during the pandemic.

Province kicks in $1.5M toward Hub350 as Kanata North meeting space gets set to open

Techopia

The 12,000-square-foot facility in Mitel’s former headquarters at 350 Legget Dr. is slated to open its doors to the public on Thursday.

Poised for IPO, Telesat adds U.S. telecom veteran to C-suite

Techopia

Ottawa-based satellite equipment provider names former Comcast Business VP Glenn Katz to the newly created role of chief commercial officer.

Thinking inside the box: Entrepreneur’s search for African snacks sparks new food venture

Retail

Tetia Bayoro’s business, Chap Chap Snacks, sells traditional African snacks on a subscription basis, sending customers a new package of goodies each month.

Airport’s outlook ‘a lot brighter’ after recent passenger gains, official says

Ottawa Business Journal Podcasts, Tourism

After being at less than 10 per cent of pre-COVID levels earlier in the year, passenger volumes at YOW have climbed to within 50 per

Hexo names food and beverage industry veteran Cooper new CEO

Ottawa

Move comes just two days after co-founder and former chief executive Sebastien St-Louis abruptly departed the Ottawa cannabis company.

‘There’s the TikTok guy’: Smiths Falls appliance retailer builds global following

Retail

Since posting his first video in March, Corey McMullan has gained nearly 44,000 followers, and his posts have generated nearly half a million likes.

Snapclarity founder Storey eyes millions in funding for new ‘marketplace of wellness’

Techopia

Ottawa entrepreneur is seeing surging demand for new software platform aimed at making it easier for patients to access therapists and other health-care professionals.