How Ottawa’s Mopify engages an army of independent cleaning contractors
With companies such as Uber and Airbnb making headlines as they navigate the tricky world of managing contractors, Ottawa-based startup Mopify is focused on finding
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Op-ed: New government procurement projects risk adding burdens to suppliers
In a move of great interest to many Ottawa businesses, both the federal and Ontario governments recently announced plans to proceed with centralized procurement systems.
Who’s winning federal contracts in Ottawa-Gatineau?
Calian (Read more) 400-770 Palladium Dr. End-to-end learning services Buyer: DND $16,874,225 Scotiabank 600-119 Queen St. Deposit services Buyer: PWGSC $2,240,150 The Halifax Group 400-190 O’Connor
Downtown Ottawa landlords expand cycling infrastructure as popularity of bike commuting grows
Imagine arriving at work happier, energized and with more money in your wallet. Sound like a dream? That’s the reality for a growing number of
Ottawa’s Calian Group renews $17M e-learning contract with Canadian army
Calian Group (TSX:CGY) has locked in another contract to continue providing e-learning services to the Department of National Defence. The renewed deal, worth $17 million,
Who’s winning federal contracts in Ottawa-Gatineau?
BMT Fleet Technology 311 Legget Dr. Marine management Buyer: DND $77,860,246 Valcom Consulting Group 300-85 Albert St. Technical engineering and maintenance services Buyer: DND $3,855,513
Kanata-based Kwesst on-target for breakthrough into U.S. military market
A local startup’s technology that helps soldiers zero in on suspected targets appears to be hitting its mark with potential military customers. Kanata-based Kwesst was
Gatineau pot producer Hexo establishes U.S. operations, hires new CFO
Gatineau’s Hexo (TSX:HEXO) has hired a U.S.-based chief financial officer as part of its efforts to capitalize on cannabis opportunities south of the border. The
Gatineau pot producer Hexo finalizes $263M acquisition of Newstrike Brands
A multimillion-dollar acquisition that is poised to make Gatineau-based Hexo one of the world’s largest cannabis producers is now official. Hexo announced on Friday that
Prospectus: Examining the enduring popularity of Ottawa’s Forty Under 40
Read in-depth profiles of the Forty Under 40 class of 2019 in the latest issue of OBJ’s newsmagazine, online and on the streets now
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