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The 19th annual Ottawa Martini Madness returned to the capital in 2026. The marquee social event drew a vibrant crowd for an evening of martinis, live auctions and community connection.

NutriChem celebrated its 45th anniversary on Thursday, May 7 at its Ottawa location, bringing together clients, partners and community members for an evening of food, drinks and networking.

Ottawa’s top bootstrapped entrepreneurs were recognized May 5 at the 2026 Bootstrap Awards, held during Tech Tuesday at The Marshes Golf Club. Presented by The Ottawa Network with support from Wesley Clover and media sponsor Ottawa Business Journal, the awards honoured founders building companies with limited external funding.

International Business University (IBU) marked a significant milestone in its growth with the grand opening of its Ottawa campus. As Ontario’s first independent, not-for-profit university exclusively dedicated to business education, it currently offers two flagship MBA programs in Technology, Innovation and Entrepreneurship, and Global Business Management.

The City Building Summit brought together policymakers, business leaders, and community advocates in Ottawa for a full-day forum focused on the future of Canada’s Capital Region.

Volunteer Ottawa hosted its first annual Connected Ottawa Breakfast on April 24, 2026, bringing together almost 200 guests and community leaders to celebrate National Volunteer Week. The event was the launch pad to also announce two major initiatives addressing the city's loneliness epidemic through service.

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Ottawa hosted its inaugural Fashion for Futures Ottawa event at the Canadian Museum of Nature, bringing together community members for an evening of networking and sustainable fashion.

Event Date: 04/15/2026 Organizer: YMCAYMCA The YMCA of the National Capital Region recently hosted its Y Embassy Chef Showcase,...

Terry Matthews received the Key to the City from Mark Sutcliffe during Tech Tuesday, where the mayor described the honour as a rare recognition for someone who has played a major role in shaping Ottawa while largely avoiding the spotlight.

The Preston Street Business Improvement Area (BIA) welcomed 500 guests to a sold-out Taste of Little Italy event on March 24 at Preston Event Centre. Now in its third year, the annual event brought together over 15 local restaurants, offering guests the opportunity to sample a wide range of dishes that showcase the diversity of what Preston Street has to offer.