New BIA exec aims to get Ottawa’s mainstreet businesses back on their feet
“It breaks my heart when I see the people who are suffering the most financially and mental health-wise,” veteran marketing expert Michelle Groulx says.
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Ottawa business coalition boss blasts ‘unfairness’ of new COVID-19 restrictions
Mark Kaluski says the province needs to crack down on big-box retailers such as Costco and Walmart if it really wants to get the virus
People on the Move: Rebecca Palmer works to amplify voice of Ottawa’s BIAs
Executive director of the Ottawa Coalition of Business Improvement Areas believes the concerns of small businesses have been falling on deaf ears, especially during the
Ottawa biz group plans weekend rally to protest restrictions on bars, gyms and other venues
OpenSafe Ottawa says its members are planning to march from City Hall to Parliament Hill on Saturday morning to deliver a message to all levels
Province won’t reverse decision to close bars, restaurants and other businesses: MacLeod
Several business advocates are challenging the government to produce evidence showing a connection between their operations and the recent spike in COVID-19 cases.
Ottawa BIA group wants meeting with province to discuss COVID-19 restrictions
Organization representing more than 6,200 local businesses wants premier to justify latest clampdown on bars, restaurants, gyms and other local enterprises.
City task force touts rural tourism campaign in economic recovery plan
Mayor says campaign will target local residents as well as visitors from nearby cities such as Kingston and Montreal.
Ottawa BIAs call for six-month pause on business evictions
Colliers International says nearly one-third of tenants in its Ottawa portfolio requested rent relief last month.
Ottawa business leaders urge feds, province to provide more aid for hard-hit local sectors
A group of Ottawa business organizations is calling for more government aid for tech, tourism and other sectors that have been dramatically affected by measures
Ottawa BIAs unite for bigger voice on city issues
Ottawa’s BIAs have formed a new advocacy group to give its member businesses an independent say on municipal issues that affect the thousands of merchants
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