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Ottawa-specific coverage of local business news, including tourism, retail, transportation, city hall and more. Issues related to human resources and philanthropy are often featured.

Who’s winning federal contracts in Ottawa-Gatineau?

A round-up of the top federal contracts, standing offers and supply arrangements awarded to companies with a local presence between July 15-19

Op-ed: What Ottawa can learn from Europe’s best cities

In part two of a three-part series, OBJ columnist Bruce Firestone looks at what Vienna and Rotterdam are doing to win the increasingly competitive race for talent

Builder says work on Ottawa LRT complete, looks to enter final testing

Rideau Transit Group says it’s finished its work on Ottawa’s light-rail transit system and is ready to enter the final hurdle of testing

Ottawa club and art gallery SAW set to reopen Friday following two-year, $1M renovation

Well-known Ottawa arts centre SAW reopens to the public Friday evening following two years of construction to triple the size of its gallery and event spaces

Hexo co-founder Adam Miron steps down as chief brand officer

One of Hexo’s co-founder is saying farewell to the Gatineau-based pot producer, hinting that he’s looking to...

Who’s winning federal contracts in Ottawa-Gatineau?

A $6.2M deal for Pacific Safety Products leads the latest round-up of the top federal contracts, standing offers and supply arrangements awarded to local firms

Landlords pivot to capitalize on changing demands of Ottawa-area tenants

Demand growing for high-end units, particularly in communities outside central Ottawa

Algonquin College names Claude Brulé as new president, CEO

Algonquin College has tapped a 20-year veteran of the post-secondary institution to succeed the outgoing Cheryl Jensen and lead it through the next five years

Ottawa-area cannabis grower apollogreen cleared to produce ‘starter plants’

A local company has been given the green light from Health Canada to grow cannabis “starter plants” that it plans to sell to licensed pot producers

Ottawa airport traffic descends in June

Despite the slow June, the Ottawa airport’s passenger volumes are still trending higher over the first half of the year
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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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