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Zellers plans national expansion of new store format that could bring ‘Zellers 3.0’ to Ottawa

Canadian discount retailer Zellers may be making a comeback in Ottawa as the brand pursues national expansion...

Ottawa entrepreneurs behind ‘Canada Is Not For Sale’ hat launch Greenland ‘solidarity cap’

After the success of their “Canada Is Not For Sale” apparel, Ottawa’s Liam Mooney and Emma Cochrane...

Rolling with the (hole) punches: How Laurier Office Mart has evolved over 40 years

Shahé Avedissian has been adapting to the needs of his customers since before he even opened his...

Keeping spirits bright: Tariff turmoil was ultimately good news for these two local businesses

At the beginning of the year, Alex Moggridge wasn’t sure how his business might fare in the...

Plan A, plan B … How Lee Valley Tools is getting its holiday catalogue delivered to shoppers

Jason Tasse wasn’t expecting to face a holiday catalogue conundrum for two years in a row. The president...

At Red Apron, Jennifer Heagle has made a welcoming space for women in the food industry

When Jennifer Heagle started her career, she wanted to run a business that was entrenched in her...

Bitten by the startup bug at Solink, Michèle Marchand has found her own passion project

After about a decade of jumping from one industry to another, Michèle Marchand finally found a venture...

Salsa-making venture promises to keep things spicy for Ottawa’s Cheryl Wilcox, aka ‘Mom’

Twenty-four years ago, Cheryl Wilcox tried out a salsa recipe given to her by a co-worker. At...

Dunrobin Plaza destroyed by tornado in 2018 now rebuilt, with stores set to open in 2026

A much-loved plaza in Dunrobin that was destroyed by a tornado in 2018 is now in the...

Goodbye to Westgate Shopping Centre: A look at the mall’s historic past

For generations of west-end Ottawa residents, Westgate Shopping Centre was more than just a strip of retail....
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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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