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Rise and shine! It’s time to raise $1M for the Ottawa Regional Cancer Foundation

Popular benefit was originally slated to take place in May but had to be rescheduled due to COVID-19.

Ottawa business leaders raise more than $225K for Lebanon Disaster Relief Fundraiser

“Everyone really came together,” organizer Charlie Saikaley told OBJ.social during Wednesday night's event.

How Carole Saad and Sharon House are breathing new life into struggling event industry

Business competitors are banding together to help organizations hold social gatherings while respecting public health rules.

Cornerstone’s Purple Tie Gala to go virtual with jam-packed evening of talent, inspiration and fun

Fundraiser in support of local women's shelter looks to maintain momentum from last year's inaugural edition despite the COVID-19 pandemic.

Four marathons, 24 hours: IMI’s Rudi Asseer raises $25K for Boys and Girls Club of Ottawa

‘Startup philanthropist’ attracts donations with a unique charity run

Music and Beyond strikes a chord with virtual concert series

Going online gives festival access to larger audiences – music to the ears of sponsors and grantors.

‘Families are counting on us’: Former music retailer Stephen Bleeker finds new rewards as home-care entrepreneur

'Knowing the difference that we can make in people’s lives is a huge responsibility; it weighs on me much more than I thought it would.'

Ottawa Stronger Together celebrates Forty Under 40 class with ‘story of hope’ for business community

City's top young business achievers of 2020 honoured in one-hour special on Rogers TV.

COVID-19 crisis can’t sink Ottawa Riverkeeper Gala

Organizers bring fundraiser to sponsors, ticket holders through food, drinks, activities and virtual auction

Ottawa entrepreneur Amanda Ruddy looks to use fledgling business to help residents ‘feel connected’ during trying times

‘I want to help spark a little joy and creativity’
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To help showcase the 2026 Forty Under 40 recipients, OBJ and the Ottawa Board of Trade produced several video profiles. In this video, we asked the Forty Under 40 recipients about what they like about living and doing business in Ottawa. Want to read more about the 2026 Forty Under 40? Check out OBJ’s June magazine, which includes features and profiles on all the recipients. Read the digital edition here: https://issuu.com/greatrivermedia/docs/obj_flagship_june_2026?fr=sMTU4NzkxNTQ5MjQ Nominations for 2027 will open in June. Check this website for updates: https://fortyunder40.smapply.io/prog/forty_under_40_online_nomination_process/ #FortyUnder40 #OttawaBusinessJournal #OttawaBoardOfTrade #OttawaBusiness #OttawaLeaders #BusinessCommunity #BehindTheScenes
What do you love about Ottawa? | 2026 Forty Under 40 Recipient Profiles

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