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Bruce Linton unapologetic about Canopy Growth tenure in speech to Kanata business crowd

He might no longer be in charge of the country’s largest cannabis firm, but Bruce Linton made...

Joyel Singfield to become first female GM in Royal Ottawa Golf Club’s history

In a sport that’s traditionally been slow to embrace change, Joyel Singfield’s new job as general manager of the Royal Ottawa Golf Club is another sign of a game in transition

Prospectus: ‘People infrastructure’ could undermine Ottawa’s growth potential

Light-rail transit isn't the only infrastructure development we need to factor into Ottawa's growth, OBJ publisher Michael Curran writes in the latest issue of the newsmagazine

Sueling Ching to lead Ottawa Board of Trade on interim basis

The Ottawa Board of Trade is turning to a former leader from one of its pre-amalgamation regional chambers to guide the organization as it searches for a new president and CEO

Engage your employees if you want to keep them, inaugural Ottawa Talent Summit hears

Local employers must help workers feel more engaged if Ottawa wants to retain top talent, experts say

Commuter café: Ottawa’s Happy Goat Coffee to set up shop in four LRT stations

The city announced Thursday that Happy Goat Coffee Co. will set up shop at the Tunney’s Pasture, Rideau, Hurdman and Blair stations early next year

Ottawa area’s agri-tourism sector proves to be growing industry

A new generation of entrepreneurs is launching markets, mazes and other attractions catering to visitors looking to get away from it all

Canopy Growth, Shopify lead inaugural list of top 30 performing stocks on the TSX

Over the past three years Canopy's shares have appreciated by 1,823 per cent as of June 30, more than double fellow Ottawa-area firm Shopify Inc. at 883 per cent

Speed limit on portion of Highway 417 rises to 110 km/h in pilot project

A pilot project that will see a slight bump in speed limits on part of Highway 417 and some of Ontario's other major arteries goes into effect Thursday morning

Two groups looking to buy Ottawa Champions, renegotiate stadium lease

Two groups have come forward looking to take over the struggling Ottawa Champions’ stadium lease as some councillors question whether baseball can really work in the capital
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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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