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Ottawa author launches online book festival to give Canadian fiction writers a boost

As publishers roll back marketing dollars, more and more authors have had to become savvy entrepreneurs in addition to writers, and local author N.P. Thompson has learned a lot of lessons on her own journey.

Shannon Ferguson joins Invest Ottawa, Brett Merriman moves to Dominion Dynamics

Shannon Ferguson, the co-founder and CEO of FanSaves, has started a new role with Invest Ottawa. In a LinkedIn post this week, Ferguson said she is joining the organization as senior manager of early-stage programs.

New CMO at Assent and other people on the move in Ottawa

Assent’s new chief marketing officer had never heard of the company when the opportunity first came her way, but knew quickly that she wanted to be part of it. Earlier this week, the supply chain systems company announced it had appointed Leslie Alore, a veteran leader in enterprise SaaS marketing, to the executive role.

Andrea Steenbakkers recognized for her work with BIAs, and other career news in Ottawa

Andrea Steenbakkers has been with the Barrhaven BIA since the beginning, when it launched in 2006 as Ottawa’s first suburban BIA. Now, she’s received a lifetime achievement award in recognition of her contributions to the community.

The ‘perma-crisis’ playbook: Communications professionals agree that ‘off the shelf’ won’t cut it

Should today’s business leaders be prepared for a state of “perma-crisis”? According to local communications expert Andrea Greenhous,...

New role for Alan Coady at Fidus Systems, and Patrick McGarry announces retirement

More than eight years after stepping into the CEO seat at Fidus Systems, Alan Coady is taking on a new role with the company.

David Gourlay on his new role at Homeward Public Affairs, and a new CEO at Altis

The former CEO of the Shepherds of Good Hope Foundation is ready to pass on his non-profit knowledge and executive experience through a new role with Homeward Public Affairs.

Graham Richardson returns to CTV News, and Erin Benjamin joins the board of trade

Erin Benjamin will be applying her advocacy skills to a new role with the Ottawa Board of Trade starting next month, OBOT announced Thursday.

Feds’ workplace culture could take hit if office space woes aren’t fixed soon, HR experts say

Workspace accommodation woes could be a barrier to federal civil servants returning to the office full-time, HR...

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