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Teetering on the ‘glass cliff’: How marginalized leaders can survive being set up to fail

While many are familiar with the "glass ceiling," the "glass cliff is a less well-know phenomenon. Mojdeh Cox and Jenny Mitchell break down how women leaders can protect themselves and make the most of a bad situation.

‘No weakness’ in Ottawa Train Yards’ tenants or location, veteran retail broker says

The Ottawa Train Yards remains a “fantastic” site for retailers even as part of the shopping complex...

People on the Move: Tara Shannon takes over at Ottawa Festival Network as city’s arts landscape shifts

The Ottawa Festival Network announced last week that Tara Shannon, who helped establish the Ottawa Music Industry Coalition, has joined the organization as its new executive director.

Ottawa ad agency McMillan merges with New Jersey-based firm

High-profile ad agency McMillan has merged with a U.S. firm as the Ottawa-based company continues to rebuild...

Carleton prof joins CFIB, Restaurants Canada to call for freeze of EI premiums for small biz

A report written by an Ottawa business professor together with Restaurants Canada and the Canadian Federation for Independent Business (CFIB) is calling on the federal government to temporarily freeze EI premiums as small businesses across the country continue to grapple with rising costs.

OREB exploring integration with three other regional real estate boards

Four real estate boards across eastern Ontario are weighing the possibility of integration, which could include a merger or amalgamation, OREB announced Monday. 

Accora Village owner Ferguslea Properties proposes highrise development near Bayshore mall

The real estate company that developed Accora Village is seeking permission to build two residential highrises near...

OBJ In-Depth: Big construction can mean big headaches, and some businesses want the city to compensate them

At least one Ottawa business owner says he’d like to see the city offer tax breaks to small businesses during lengthy construction projects that impact a business’s ability to operate. 

Bright Side of (Downtown) Business: Drayton Mulindabigwi, 23, and The Novas Group bring innovation to life

Drayton Mulindabigwi, the 23-year-old CEO of an Ottawa-based innovation firm, is changing the world, one entrepreneurial project at a time.

Driving for dollars: Delivery platform Trexity eyes sales record as pricey promo pays off

The co-founder and CEO of Ottawa-based last-mile delivery service Trexity admits his latest gambit raised more than a few eyebrows around the office for its boldness.

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