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Ottawa employers, musicians collaborate to attract skilled workers to the capital

The Ottawa Music Industry Coalition is partnering with businesses to kickstart the local industry

Local Indigenous artisans face new business opportunities, challenges amid pandemic

Entrepreneurs finding new ways of connecting with customers as interest in supporting Indigenous businesses grows.

Podcast:‌ ‌Kanata North pushes for autonomous buses and shuttles, Ottawa home prices ‘levelling out,’ Eli Fathi retiring

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Ontario accelerates move to next phase of reopening

The decision clears the way for dining facilities, retail outlets and personal care businesses to begin serving patrons indoors next Friday.

Ottawa-Gatineau unemployment rate edges up to 7.8% in June

Ottawa’s economy added jobs for the eighth straight month, but the gains were accompanied by a surge in the number of residents entering or re-entering the labour force.

Flair adds flights from Ottawa to southern U.S.

Canadian budget carrier said Thursday it will begin flying from YOW to Fort Lauderdale, Fla., Las Vegas and Orlando at the end of October.

‘The tap remains completely turned off’: Ottawa tourism leaders urge feds to reopen border

Local industry says time is of the essence to allow tourism businesses to cash in on what’s traditionally their busiest time of year.

Growth spurt: Landscaping firm acquires Edmonton company

Operation with a significant presence in Ottawa has pulled the trigger on its second acquisition of the year.

The light at the end of the pandemic tunnel – for some

While some in Ottawa’s business community believe the worst economic impact of the pandemic is behind them, other industries face a prolonged recovery.

Province gives $8M lift to Ottawa Tourism, Shaw Centre in bid to kickstart beleaguered industry

“The recovery is starting for sure … but it’s not going to be an even recovery,” Ottawa Tourism CEO Michael Crockatt says of sector's ability to bounce back in the wake of COVID-19.
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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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