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Marking milestones in a pandemic economy

In the latest issue of the OBJ newsmagazine, publisher Michael Curran explores how the pandemic is pushing many Ottawa businesses even further into the digital world.

Stephanie Richardson’s symbol of hope

Since its inception, DIFD at The Royal has raised millions of dollars for various programs, research and initiatives.

Podcast: Picking a CEO of the Year, intensification outside the core, a retail giant’s legacy

Go behind the headlines of Ottawa's top local business stories of the week.

Kinaxis boss John Sicard named Ottawa’s 2020 CEO of the Year

Veteran executive's company has quietly become one of the Canadian tech sector’s biggest success stories in his fifth year on the job. 

Surviving and Thriving on Main Street: Westboro’s Flowers Talk Tivoli turns online workshops into national sales

A pandemic pivot by the Richmond Road business turned into a new way of reaching customers from across the country.

CFO corner: The CFO’s guide to data alchemy – seven axioms for turning gold into rhodium

CRGroup's Vijay Jog offers insights into turning data into profits.

Ottawa cargo flights climb as carriers rush to meet growing demand

YOW plays key role in eastern Arctic supply chain, but position cannot be taken for granted, officials say

Ottawa cannabis startup eyes Carp production facility

CannaGenetics says the proposed 43,000-square-foot plant in the WestKan Business Park near Highway 417 would use “precision aeroponics” to grow pesticide-free pot.

Shopify tops list of TSX’s top-performing stocks since 2017

Smiths Falls-based Canopy Growth Corp. comes in at No. 18, while Kanata software firm Kinaxis also makes the top-30 list.

How Ottawa will emerge from COVID-19

Pandemic weighs down business outlook but sparks new opportunities for local economy
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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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