Techopia

Techopia is focused on Ottawa’s technology sector. This multimedia project includes regular online news coverage, a video and audio podcast, private networking events and quarterly reports. OBJ also partners with EY to create an annual magazine called Techopia-EY Insights.

Bold move: Kanata’s RBR bucks remote work trend, relocates to bigger digs

Unlike many firms that are downsizing or ditching offices entirely, Ottawa company is doubling down on its need for physical real estate during the pandemic.

Spartan Bioscience targeting fall approval for rapid COVID-19 test upgrades

Ottawa firm says it has applied to Health Canada to begin clinical trials on a fix for its rapid COVID-19 testing device after the agency had concerns about the test’s effectiveness.

Ciena helping Algonquin IT students get up to speed on latest networking tech

Telecom giant said it’s installing the same technology that helps power internet traffic for service providers such as Bell and Telus at Algonquin’s Optophotonics Lab.

Corel hires Silicon Valley tech veteran as new CEO

Former OpenTable chief executive says Ottawa firm's current suite of products is "a great starting point from which to grow an incredible software business.”

Baker Tilly team always on call to help clients navigate the pandemic

Stay focused on the long game with a sound plan, the fortitude to see it through and the willingness to adapt.

MNP signs on as adviser to Invest Ottawa startups

Professional services firm says it's agreed to provide both financial and professional backing to early stage companies at the local innovation hub for up to three years.

Rewind’s backup plan succeeds as low-key Ottawa software firm earns its time in the spotlight

Rising tech star is a secret no more, thanks to eye-popping revenue growth of more than 1,100 per cent over the past three years.

Shopify shuffle: Top executive Miller departs, Finkelstein shifts to president

Additionally, chief executive Tobias Lütke says he will add the role of chief product officer to his existing duties.

Software maker Snapclarity acquired by B.C. firm in $3.35M deal

Ottawa firm that connects patients with mental health professionals is being sold to Vancouver-based CloudMD in a cash-and-share deal.

Ottawa’s MicroMetrics pivots communications platform from hotels to health-care clinics to aid in COVID fight

Company hit hard by economic downturn is offering its service for free to doctors, dentists and other health-care professionals until the end of the year.
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Years of economic uncertainty haven’t slowed Canada’s entrepreneurs. They’ve made them more determined. New research from the Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC) for Small Business Week finds 78 per cent are focused on growth, and this year’s theme says what’s at stake: in a “Two-Speed World,” it’s “Fast or Finished.” So what separates the businesses pulling ahead? Join OBJ, Trexity and the Ottawa Board of Trade for a live virtual event during Small Business Week and get the answers directly from the people tracking the shift: -- Get the research first. BDC chief economist Pierre Cleroux will unveil new research on the state of entrepreneurship in Canada, with insight you can use to benchmark your own business. -- Understand what’s changing on main street. Alok Ahuja of Ottawa-based Trexity will explain how local businesses are adapting, and finding new customers, in an e-commerce world. -- Find out what Ottawa is doing to help. Sueling Ching will outline the Buy Local program and other initiatives aimed at spurring economic growth in the city. Whether you run a business, work with one or are weighing your next move, this is a chance to get informed and come away with ideas worth acting on.
Small Business Week: Entrepreneurs are Fast or Finished

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