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 […]
Join us on November 28th for Ottawa's biggest celebration of local businesses The Best Ottawa Business Awards (BOBs) serve as the city’s premier celebration of business excellence, proudly presented by the Ottawa Board of Trade and the Ottawa Business Journal. Each year, the Gala shines a spotlight on the region’s most innovative, successful, and community-minded […]
The Snowsuit Fund's 6th annual Dinner Party in a Box is back and celebrates all things Canadian. The dining experience is once again curated by Beckta and brings a sumptuous, chef-prepared meal for two right to your home. Along with your meal, each Dinner Party in a Box includes: cocktails from Dunrobin Distilleries, beer from […]
Discover how major investments are transforming Ottawa into a health innovation and commercialization hub. Ottawa's health and life sciences sector is at an inflection point. After years of steady momentum, a hundreds-of-millions-of-dollars surge in new investment promises to redefine our city's health sciences sector, creating new economic potential and commercialization opportunities. OBJ and its partners […]
Christmas cheer helps make the holiday season a little brighter for those who need a helping hand. The initiative began in 1951 (celebrating 75 years in 2026) and has since grown, garnering support from numerous local organizations and celebrities. Established in 2007, the Christmas Cheer foundation has long been cherished in the Ottawa community. The […]
Presented by the Ottawa Board of Trade and the Ottawa Business Journal Join us for an exclusive edition of the Mayor’s Breakfast, featuring a fireside chat between Prime Minister Mark Carney and Mayor Mark Sutcliffe. This special year-end event brings together Ottawa’s business, civic, and community leaders for a morning of insight, inspiration, and connection. […]
This holiday season, Isaruit Inuit Arts Christmas Market invites residents and visitors to a vibrant showcase of authentic Inuit arts, crafts and jewelry on December 13, 2025. Inspired by Montreal’s record-breaking Indigenous Winter Market, this event will feature 15+ Inuit artists and creators from across Canada, providing direct connections between creators and buyers and ensuring […]
Join Samara Belitzky of Emond Harnden LLP for a practical and informative session on effectively managing employee terminations in compliance with legal requirements. This webinar will cover: Performance management and documentation to prepare for potential terminations Key considerations for maintaining thorough records and ensuring compliance Conducting termination meetings with clarity and professionalism REGISTER NOW
Escape “safe” marketing! Learn 2026 creative trends, how to stand out, and where AI helps or hurts your brand. Escape the fate of unmemorable marketing. Lead creative and strategic trends in 2026 — and learn where AI helps or hurts. You’re an expert at what you do — whether you’re a tech firm in Kanata or […]
A hands-on workshop for non-technical founders to turn user conversations into clear hypotheses, validated use cases, and simple prototypes. This workshop is for founders who are already in motion. You have an idea, you have started talking to customers, and now you need to test it properly, refine it, and show something real to early […]
The Mayor's Breakfast is one of our most popular events, bringing together the region's top business, community, and political leaders. This monthly event features valuable networking opportunities, a City Hall update from the Mayor, and high-profile speakers addressing issues that are vital to our city, province and country. Join us and stay informed on key […]
Join us as we celebrate Black innovators, founders, entrepreneurs and businesses building Canada's economy and community today and tomorrow. Together, we look forward to celebrating current and aspiring Black innovators, entrepreneurs, and businesses whose leadership and creativity is helping to build Canada’s future by driving economic growth, enriching our communities, and enhancing quality of life across our country.
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