Eastern Ontario

Will the offline shoppers return? Two ‘destination’ retailers hope so

What to do when a pandemic forces almost everything online and the “destination” — whether town or store — is no longer desirable? These two retailers took somewhat different approaches. 

Learning the etiquette of inclusion makes a welcoming workplace

There’s a growing consciousness around corporate social responsibility and establishing inclusive environments that are welcoming to all. But...

Ottawa Business Growth Survey: Businesses look for stronger partnership as mayoral election looms

While the annual Welch LLP Ottawa Business Growth Survey provides a snapshot of business confidence and trends in the capital, we’d be remiss not to have asked business leaders how they are feeling about the upcoming mayoral election.

Cashing in on cashews: How one entrepreneur kept her zen in a crowded vegan marketplace

As a new vegan who loved cheese, Lynda Turner's strong beliefs prompted her to leave her government job to prove that eating plant-based food could be both simple and satisfying.

Ontario’s road to 1.5 million new homes – EOBJ Podcast

In this month's EOBJ podcast, Phil Gaudreau gets into how they came up with that number, whether we can actually build that many homes, and why this topic matters with experts from across Eastern Ontario.

Excitement about the electric vehicle sector palpable at regional municipal conference

There was a dignified excitement in the air as elected officials, municipal employees and business representatives gathered to network, showcase and learn from one another.

From escalators to dry ice, how to avoid “genericide” in your brand

Victims of genericide include products like dry ice and linoleum, which had trademarks that became known as the generic name for a product or service.

American pool-maker builds production facility near Kingston

Latham Group Inc. is expanding its Canadian operations by building a state-of-the-art pool manufacturing plant and will be hiring up to 200 people over the next several months.

That personalized touch makes a resurgence in the big-box world of retail

Is the era of the big box retailer coming to a close? At least two small businesses in Kemptville think so, and there appears to be research to back them up.

Regional conference brings together hundreds of Eastern Ontario reps

The Ontario East Municipal Conference is making a comeback to its original in-person format after two pared-down virtual years.

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