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New offerings, fresh ideas: Algonquin College’s Hospitality and Tourism programs gear up amid industry labour shortages

Having worked with the hospitality & tourism industry for the last three decades, Michael Tarnowski says the labour challenges occurring across the sector are like nothing he’s ever seen.

Local businesses are making an impact with snowsuits, cookies and smiles

Ottawa businesses and other community-minded organizations are stepping up to keep marginalized children warm this winter by...

Catherine McKenney: I will be Ottawa’s champion — including for our small businesses

OBJ reached out to the mayoral candidates about their views on the city’s business community and its priorities and will be sharing their responses, in their own words, over the next several days.

The slowing of the growing season: Time to reset your financial outlook

Here is a quick cheat sheet for business owners to get back in the game after some personal downtime.

Bob Chiarelli: Community has strength and leadership to pull together

OBJ reached out to the mayoral candidates about their views on the city’s business community and its priorities and will be sharing their responses, in their own words, over the next several days.

Three things Ottawa business leaders would like to see from the next council

Executives from the retail, live music, hospitality and tech sectors weighed in on their top priorities for the city's next group of elected officials during a lively panel discussion.

Working together to build up Ottawa

The Ottawa Board of Trade is the voice of business and a key advocate for growth in...

‘Stoked on thrifting’: How sustainability is making its mark on the fashion industry

A new rise in popularity for second-hand clothing is bringing its own challenges, including potentially diverting cheaper clothing away from those who need it.

Too many investors fear longevity too little – and market volatility too much

In 1993, the cost to mail a letter in Canada was 43 cents. Today (assuming anyone were...

Op-ed: Quiet quitting or absent leaders? Either way, Ottawa may be more prone to it

People think this so-called quiet quitter phenomenon is something new. It’s not. People have been quietly quitting their absent leaders for decades.  
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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.
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