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The Home Builders of Ottawa Women Leaders (HOWL) community hosted Women Breaking Ground, a gathering that celebrated and empowered women across Ottawa’s homebuilding and housing sectors. The event brought together builders, developers, real estate professionals, lenders, designers and advocates for an evening focused on leadership, collaboration and inclusion in the industry.

On May 12, 2026, The Ottawa Hospital Foundation hosted its exclusive President’s Dinner, bringing together leaders and supporters to celebrate innovation, leadership and the future of healthcare in Ottawa.

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,...