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In the Dragons’ Den: Lights, camera, action … it’s sink or swim for Palapa Tours

“Gaby, Mike, let’s get you hooked up with the microphones, you are up in 10 minutes.” In this segment, Ottawa entrepreneur Mike Karpishka describes facing the dragons.

Op-ed: Five reasons why Mark Sutcliffe gets my vote

OBJ publisher Michael Curran explains why he feels Mark Sutcliffe should be Ottawa's next mayor.

Small Business Week: BDC chief economist challenges small businesses to get more efficient

It’s Small Business Week, but many entrepreneurs feel more like burying their face in their hands instead of celebrating.

In the Dragons’ Den: There’s nothing like getting a scolding on national TV

"What we really need to focus on now is our numbers. What’s the ask? If it’s too high, you lose credibility. If it’s too low, the dragons may opt out because you lack sustainability."

Ottawa tourism staple plots ‘epic’ escape from pandemic blahs

Co-owner and vice-president of marketing, Steve Wilson, tells OBJ that Escape Manor is ready to get back to in-person business in a big way, thanks to a new “epic downtown location."

In the Dragons’ Den: Ottawa tiki-hut operators Palapa Tours get their pitch ship-shape

Ottawa entrepreneurs Mike Karpishka and Gaby Saucedo, who made the cut for this season of CBC’s Dragons’ Den, share what it was like to prepare and pitch their business.

Bright Side of Business: From bedroom moonshine to award-winning spirits, Dunrobin Distilleries has the recipe to success

In just a few short years, Dunrobin Distilleries has grown to a total of 34 full- and part-time employees, including vice-president Jonathan Hatchell, former CEO of the Royal Oak chain. 

Ottawa small businesses don’t share optimistic sentiment seen in national survey

Canada's small and medium-sized businesses are banking on strong growth in the next three years, but that may not be the case in Ottawa.

Watson: ‘I gave this job everything I have’

Mayor Jim Watson delivered his farewell remarks to many business and community leaders on Oct. 12 at the Mayor’s Breakfast Series.

Tools for better commerce: Lee Valley investing millions in warehouse robots, facility upgrades as sales boom

Ottawa-based retailer's local headcount has grown from 450 to more than 600 since 2018, with the firm adding nearly 100 manufacturing employees in the last two years alone. 
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Ottawa is evolving fast. Key developments are impacting all sectors and sizes of business, from AI, innovation and talent to city building and global competitiveness. Who’s making sure business has a strong voice at every decision table? The Ottawa Board of Trade. Join the Ottawa Business Journal publisher Michael Curran and OBOT president and CEO Sueling Ching for a dynamic conversation about how OBOT is shaping Ottawa’s economic future, and how business leaders can leverage their network, influence, and momentum to grow. What you will learn: -- How OBOT advocacy helps shape pro-growth policy, investment, and city-building decisions that strengthen the region’s economy. -- The tables, events, and networks where decision-makers meet, partnerships form, and ideas become action. -- How OBOT equips businesses with visibility, market intelligence, influence, and relationships that drive growth year-round.
Ottawa Board of Trade: Powering Ottawa’s Future to Influence to Connect to Grow

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