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Op-ed: The state of DEI and why we must stand firm

In recent years, the concepts of diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) have become essential pillars in shaping...

‘A born leader’: Ottawa business and community builder Sol Shinder dies at 90

Sol Shinder’s status as a giant of Ottawa business was already secure when his younger brother Lionel’s...

Two Carleton profs want to help Canadian businesses ‘pull up their socks’ in face of U.S. tariffs

Two professors from Carleton University’s Sprott School of Business have developed a program to help Canadian businesses...

Live Nation Canada brings ‘History Ottawa’ venue to former Chapters store on Rideau St.

The new music and entertainment venue being constructed in the former Chapters location on Rideau Street officially has a name.

La Cité adding two new degree programs in business

College La Cité announced Tuesday it will begin offering a three-year bachelor of commerce degree program and a four-year specialized bachelor of commerce – management degree program.

Beyond the Pale owner plans to bring events back to the space once occupied by the Courtyard

The owner of Beyond the Pale Brewing Co., which took over the space in the ByWard Market...

Higher hopes: Creative Dev raises proposed Montreal Road rental complex to 21 storeys

In a revised planning application recently filed with the city, Creative Dev Ventures says it wants to build a 21-storey residential highrise at 1815 Montreal Rd., a few hundred metres east of Blair Road and about a kilometre north of the Gloucester Centre.

Outlook for new home sales and housing starts clouded by tariffs, economic uncertainty

Sales and construction of new homes got off to a good start last month, but the outlook for 2025 has been clouded by growing economic uncertainty.

How these four Ottawa small businesses are prioritizing hiring people with disabilities

From discrimination to inaccessible hiring practices, people with disabilities often can face barriers that prevent them from...

Former Martello CEO John Proctor helping thwart cyber threats in new role at PwC

When John Proctor left Kanata’s Martello Technologies in late 2023 after six years as CEO, he did...
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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.
Ottawa Board of Trade: Powering Ottawa’s Future to Influence to Connect to Grow

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