​Tech Thursday is a weekly event series that connects the boldest builders in Canadian tech—from founders and engineers to investors and policymakers. It’s like a live, in-person podcast meets high-impact networking, designed to spark meaningful collisions, share actionable insights, and grow the ecosystem city by city, coast to coast. Every week we host a panel […]
Join Michael Curran, president of OBJ, for a candid conversation with Jeff Walker, CEO of CAA North and East Ontario, on how small and medium-sized businesses can keep great people by making benefits usable, visible, and simple to run. CAANEO is officially a Best Places to Work as designated by Human Resources Director Magazine, based […]
Held the morning after the release of the Federal Budget, join the Ottawa Board of Trade and Ottawa Business Journal for a detailed analysis of the highly anticipated budget. Hear critical insights into the federal government's spending priorities and what they mean for businesses. Connect with business and community leaders and be informed on the […]
Ottawa’s favourite wine event is back! Join us for Outstanding in their Fields where we bring together Ontario’s top winemakers, 100+ incredible wines & local gourmet artisans for a fun & unforgettable evening. It’s your chance to taste, learn and shop local. SAVVY TIP: You won’t find the featured wines at this event in the […]
The world is facing unprecedented disruption as escalating trade tensions reshape global supply chains and rapid advances in AI redefine how businesses operate and compete. Amid this dual upheaval, a new era of innovation is emerging. Canadian entrepreneurs are responding with agility by navigating trade uncertainty with the U.S., forging new partnerships and markets, and […]
Mark your calendars! eSAX, a cornerstone of Ottawa’s vibrant entrepreneurial small business community since 2012, is back on Wednesday, November 12, 2025, from 5 PM to 10 PM at the beautiful Horticulture Building at Lansdowne Park (1525 Princess Patricia Way, Ottawa, Ontario K1S 3W7). Going to be one of the largest tradeshows of the year […]
Join Women United on November 13th for the sixth edition of Disruptive Dialogue, a half-day experience designed to challenge the status quo and elevate real-world women’s leadership across corporate, community, and grassroots sectors. This year’s event explores the question: What does investing in women’s leadership look like? Why Attend? Be inspired by leaders driving local change Engage in high-impact networking […]
Since 2021, the Government of Ontario has passed several iterations of its Working for Workers legislation, each of which has amended important employment-related statutes like the Employment Standards Act (ESA) and the Occupational Health and Safety Act. Notably, the Working for Workers Four Act, 2024 and the Working for Workers Five Act, 2024 both created new legal requirements under the ESA in respect of […]
An inspiring evening honouring the legacy of 30 extraordinary years of community, care and impact through The Ottawa Cancer Foundation. Step into an unforgettable evening at the Aurora Ball! Enjoy an electrifying live performance by The Strumbellas, celebrate devoted changemakers with the Aurora Impact Awards, and feel the energy soar during our powerful Fund-a-Need Auction […]
Join us for the 2025 Bears' Den Pitch Event , where visionary founders pitch their groundbreaking health care startups to potential investors. This event is hosted by the CHEO Research Institute's Core Innovation, whose purpose is to unlock innovation’s potential to improve health and health care. Connect with like-minded entrepreneurs in the innovative ecosystem of […]
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