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Ottawa firm’s vote-forecasting system trumps competition

After tracking U.S. election trends using patented artificial intelligence software, Ottawa company is ready to make its...

Are you open to talent?

By Kelly Mertl, Director of Community Initiatives, United Way Ottawa Employees with disabilities offer a large untapped talent...

Ottawa-Gatineau adds 3,900 jobs in October

Employers in the National Capital Region collectively went on a hiring binge in October, adding 3,900 employees...

Dreams of NHL game on Parliament Hill melt as feds cite logistical concerns

The federal government has ruled out the possibility of an NHL game on Parliament Hill to close...

Canopy Growth enters hemp market with Quebec acquisition

Ottawa-area medical marijuana grower Canopy Growth Corp. (TSX: CGC) is diversifying into new cannabis products with the...

Opinion: Learning the oldest business lesson in the (entertainment) book

Hundreds of Ottawa-area retailers advertise in The Entertainment Book and thousands of consumers in this region buy...

Ottawa hotels lobby for licensing of Airbnb landlords

With the number of Airbnb rentals in Ottawa proliferating, the city’s hoteliers association says it’s increasing pressure...

The Worst Question I’ve Ever Been Asked

I’ve been asked a lot of difficult questions by potential investors and clients over the years. But...

How businesses can capitalize on Ottawa’s diplomatic community

As every local entrepreneur knows, Ottawa boasts a highly skilled workforce and some of the country’s top...

Premier Kathleen Wynne visits uOttawa Faculty of Engineering

Written by Daniela Rios The Premier of Ontario recently took an afternoon tour of the University of Ottawa’s...
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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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