Ottawa chambers of commerce join opposition against potential Ontario labour reforms
Three of the city’s largest business organizations have joined a campaign seeking to pre-emptively scuttle changes to the province’s labour laws. The Toronto Star and
Ian Sherman named acting chair of Ottawa Chamber of Commerce
Ernst and Young’s Ian Sherman has been named the acting chair of the Ottawa Chamber of Commerce, filling the role left vacant by Marie Boivin.
Forty Under 40 nominations now open
For 20 straight years, the Ottawa Business Journal has been honouring the top 40 professionals under the age of 40 to highlight the talent within
Ottawa-Gatineau economy forecast to grow 2.2% in 2017
Robust construction activity, an expanding federal government and an influx of visitors attending Canada’s 150th anniversary celebrations will help Ottawa-Gatineau’s economy expand at its fastest
BDC chief economist to share productivity strategies with Ottawa businesses
With nearly 98 per cent of Canadian businesses employing fewer than 100 people, it’s not hard to see why SMEs are the driving force behind
Hydro rebates not a temporary measure, Wynne tells Ottawa businesses
Hydro rates, infrastructure and fostering business growth were on the minds of Ottawa’s business leaders as the Mayor’s Breakfast series welcomed Ontario Premier Kathleen Wynne.
David Ross named Ottawa’s CEO of the Year
Three years ago, when Ross Video purchased a Florida-based sports production firm, CEO David Ross made a bold prediction. “We’re just getting started,” he told
Ottawa-based Accu-Rate executive named in U.S. money laundering investigation
The U.S. Treasury Department says it’s sanctioning a prominent member of Ottawa’s business community after alleging her firm, Accu-Rate Corp., facilitated illicit cash transactions. The
‘Everything aligning’ for Ottawa’s economy, new chamber chair says
As a partner in a successful financial services company, Marie Boivin knows firsthand the challenges entrepreneurs face each day. The newest chair of the Ottawa
Shirley Westeinde takes her place in Plaza of Honour
Given her family’s experience constructing commercial buildings, it seems fitting that Shirley Westeinde’s name is now etched in stone downtown. On Wednesday, a plaque commemorating
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