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Running the business: The story behind Anthony Balatti and The 25th Hour

How Arlo went from ‘just a wine bar’ to a ‘serious restaurant’

When Arlo opened on Canada Day in 2020, it was yet another pandemic baby. Despite the tough times, co-owners Alex McMahon and Jamie Stunt, longtime friends and industry professionals, decided to start what they thought would be a small wine bar.

How three of Ottawa’s pro sports clubs are teaming up with AI

The roar of the crowd, the last-minute goal, the synergy among teammates and fans. These are some...

Downtown biz say foot traffic is up, but more needs to be done on revitalization

As more people return to the office in the city’s core this fall, some downtown businesses are...

Toronto-based group opening new Asian restaurant at 99 Rideau St.

A Toronto-based company that operates Asian restaurants in several Canadian cities is making its first foray into...

BMDA names interim executive director after parting ways with Victoria Williston

The ByWard Market District Authority has named Mayan Gilly as its interim executive director. In a statement to...

Shakeup at Redblacks’s front office continues with Jim Popp joining as adviser

The winless Ottawa Redblacks have parted ways with Shawn Burke, who was dismissed from his role as...

Eight openings and a closure — here’s what’s new on the Ottawa resto scene

Ottawa’s restaurant scene is ever-evolving, with new names and locations — as well as some closures —...

Downtown retail should be ‘back to pre-COVID numbers’ by next year, broker says

A prominent commercial real estate broker is expecting a “huge influx” of new downtown retailers over the...

Rap artist Drake gives shout-out to History Ottawa on opening day

Canadian rap artist Drake might not be on the program at History Ottawa, but local fans could...
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Years of economic uncertainty haven’t slowed Canada’s entrepreneurs. They’ve made them more determined. New research from the Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC) for Small Business Week finds 78 per cent are focused on growth, and this year’s theme says what’s at stake: in a “Two-Speed World,” it’s “Fast or Finished.” So what separates the businesses pulling ahead? Join OBJ, Trexity and the Ottawa Board of Trade for a live virtual event during Small Business Week and get the answers directly from the people tracking the shift: -- Get the research first. BDC chief economist Pierre Cleroux will unveil new research on the state of entrepreneurship in Canada, with insight you can use to benchmark your own business. -- Understand what’s changing on main street. Alok Ahuja of Ottawa-based Trexity will explain how local businesses are adapting, and finding new customers, in an e-commerce world. -- Find out what Ottawa is doing to help. Sueling Ching will outline the Buy Local program and other initiatives aimed at spurring economic growth in the city. Whether you run a business, work with one or are weighing your next move, this is a chance to get informed and come away with ideas worth acting on.
Small Business Week: Entrepreneurs are Fast or Finished

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