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New café owners jazz up Bank Street space that once hosted ex-Beatle, other music legends

Carleton student Leah Penny combines engineering with speed at Red Bull Racing in U.K.

Leah Penny grew up knowing she wanted to be an engineer. Combining that with her love of...

Old-world charm and secret-recipe cannoli, Raphael Wakin’s café is a dream come true

When Raphael Wakin first stepped into a vacant retail unit in Ottawa’s Little Italy, he didn’t hesitate....

Going local: New marketing campaigns put spotlight on Ottawa companies

As the trade war with the United States drags on, the campaign to support homegrown businesses is...

What’s better than a cute, colourful coffee card? Several Ottawa eateries still have the option

When Naina Kansal decided to launch a pop-up restaurant that paid homage to the Indian street snacks...

Ottawa companies say they’ve already made other plans as postal strike looms

During the postal strike last November, Maker House owner Gareth Davies was using Canada Post to ship...

Montreal-based furniture retailer Cozey coming to Rideau Street as Urban Outfitters leaves

Montreal-based Cozey has leased nearly 3,700 square feet of space on two floors at 137 Rideau St.

Five tips from other Canadian cities that could help Ottawa’s nightlife economy

Canada After Dark, a two-day summit exploring the future of nighttime economies, was held in Ottawa this...

Ottawa Race Weekend ‘underappreciated gem’ for its economic impact, organizer says

The Tamarack Ottawa Race Weekend ranks first in Canada among a list of 50 global races for...

City agrees to review cost of patio licences, but one bar owner says not fast enough

At least one Ottawa bar owner says the city isn’t moving fast enough on its promise to...
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To help showcase the 2026 Forty Under 40 recipients, OBJ and the Ottawa Board of Trade produced several video profiles. In this video, we asked the Forty Under 40 recipients about what they like about living and doing business in Ottawa. Want to read more about the 2026 Forty Under 40? Check out OBJ’s June magazine, which includes features and profiles on all the recipients. Read the digital edition here: https://issuu.com/greatrivermedia/docs/obj_flagship_june_2026?fr=sMTU4NzkxNTQ5MjQ Nominations for 2027 will open in June. Check this website for updates: https://fortyunder40.smapply.io/prog/forty_under_40_online_nomination_process/ #FortyUnder40 #OttawaBusinessJournal #OttawaBoardOfTrade #OttawaBusiness #OttawaLeaders #BusinessCommunity #BehindTheScenes
What do you love about Ottawa? | 2026 Forty Under 40 Recipient Profiles

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