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Virus upends tourism marketing, sparks idea of ‘safecations’

The coronavirus has upended the way cities and states market themselves as summer travel destinations, and some...

Op-ed: How businesses can support the Black community – and build a stronger Ottawa

Although it might seem hard to know where to begin to support the Black entrepreneurial community in Ottawa, there are a number of things any company can do to help make the city a more inclusive place.

Porter to keep flights grounded until end of August

Carrier had previously planned to resume flying on July 29.

Behind the headlines of the week’s top business stories

Podcast available on YouTube, SoundCloud and Spotify.

OBJ wins business journalism award

Editor David Sali recognized for feature exploring challenges and opportunities facing Ottawa mall merchants and their landlords.

Former nurse’s passion for birds takes flight with new Wild Birds Unlimited store in Kanata

Retail shop to serve as community hub by bringing people and nature together through hobby of backyard bird feeding

How a marriage breakdown threatens your business (and vice-versa)

Without the right safeguards, the undoing of one can often have a domino effect on the other. And, the safeguards need to go in both directions.

Trump’s visa ban could be boost for talent-hungry Ottawa firms, immigration lawyer says

U.S. move could could provide new talent pipeline for local tech firms that say a shortage of skilled labour is a major issue in the capital.

Ottawa Tourism looks to boost ‘hyperlocal’ visits with discount program

Free "digital passport" allows users to get discounts and special offers from more than 60 local tourism businesses.

Movies, yoga, comedy in the great outdoors: Wesley Clover Parks becomes multi-purpose venue

Outdoor recreation facility on Corkstown Road will host a variety of events and activities over the next couple of months, from drive-in movies to spinning classes.
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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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