Economy

Sports events create $75M in economic impact this year and build legacy for Ottawa

Athletes from 17 countries are gathering in Ottawa this week for the international wheelchair basketball championships, the latest example of Ottawa's growing reputation as a destination for sporting events.

McMillan, once Ottawa’s largest ad agency, goes defunct

McMillan declared bankruptcy on July 31, marking “the end of an era for one of Ottawa’s most respected agencies,” the head of its parent company, The S3 Agency, confirmed Thursday.

Delegates from aviation industry to gather in Ottawa during tough times for sector

Aviation industry leaders, government officials and other stakeholders will gather in Ottawa next month in a year marked by geopolitical tensions and high costs.

Here’s one industry in Ottawa that’s ripe for M&A activity

Ottawa’s HVAC sector has long been made up of small owner-operator businesses, but as owners age, local players see an opportunity in consolidating a fragmented industry.

Could Ottawa ever be a swimmable city? Yes, says this expert

The co-founder of Swimmable Cities believes the National Capital Region has the potential to become a leading urban swimming destination in North America.

Abacus Data expands into Western Canada with acquisition of Probe Research

Abacus Data, a public opinion and market research firm headquartered in Ottawa, is expanding with the acquisition of Manitoba-based Probe Research.

AMO conference brings $7M into Ottawa, capping off busy summer season

Fifteen years after its initial opening, Rogers Centre Ottawa has hit its stride, according to its president and CEO, capping off a successful summer with a record-setting conference.

My inside story of OBJ’s first 30 years

Telling the behind-the-scenes story of OBJ is risky for three reasons. First, it’s mostly undocumented, which is ironic, given OBJ’s role in telling thousands of local business stories. Second, as you will read, it’s a story with lots of protagonists and plenty of twists and turns.

Ottawa’s Willis College provides cyber-training to Jordanian military

An Ottawa career college has partnered with the Jordanian Armed Forces (JAF) to create a military cybersecurity program funded by the Department of National Defence.

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