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SUMMARY:Mayor's Breakfast with General (Ret’d) Rick Hillier
DESCRIPTION: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 issues impacting the prosperity of our city and get connected with Ottawa’s business community. \nAgenda:\n7:00 a.m. – Networking and Breakfast\n8:00 a.m. – Update from City Hall + Fireside Chat\n9:00 a.m. – Event Conclusion \nSpecial Guest: General (Ret’d) Rick Hillier\, Honourary Chair of the National Defence Innovation Hub Task Force for Canada’s Capital Region \nGeneral (Retired) Rick Hillier was born in Newfoundland and joined the Canadian Armed Forces as soon as he could. Throughout his career he has had the privilege of commanding troops from Platoon to Multinational Formation in Canada\, the United States\, Europe\, and Asia\, in peace and in war. He assumed duties as Chief of Defence Staff in February 2005 and retired July 2008. \nAs noted by the Globe and Mail\, “[General] Rick Hillier’s rise through the ranks of the Canadian Armed Forces can be linked to a gale force wind. Few individuals in our history have been as single-handedly accomplished at recrafting the nation’s image”. \nHillier’s leadership was crucial to restoring servicemen and women to a place of pride in Canada and to re-equipping and rebuilding the Canadian Armed Forces with the largest and most rapid military procurement programs in our nation’s history\, including the C17\, C130)\, Chinook helicopters and Leopard II tanks among others. \nSince retirement from the Military in 2008\, General Hillier has written several books\, Including the bestseller “Leadership Matters”\, using his unprecedented experience to help leaders in all arenas navigate through tough economic times and rethink their roles and impacts. He has advised clients such as the French firm DCNS on how to compete for the Canadian Patrol Frigate programme\, TELUS on how to rectify their challenges with a Defence Communications contract and many other companies who are mystified and challenged by the complexity of the government procurement process in Canada. In addition\, he has advised some of the country’s top companies such as Exxon Mobil\, Rogers\, TD Bank\, Tim Hortons\, PACEM Defence and many others on how to better lead in their industry niche. \nGeneral (Retired) Hillier remains busy in his post military life\, resides in Ottawa with his wife Joyce and enjoys helping Canada in every way possible.
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LOCATION:Ottawa City Hall\, 110 Laurier Ave\, Ottawa\, ON\, K1P 1J1\, Canada
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SUMMARY:From Conversations to Conversions
DESCRIPTION:A hands-on workshop for non-technical founders to turn user conversations into clear hypotheses\, validated use cases\, and simple prototypes. \nThis 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 users or investors. The goal is to help you turn what you already have into something that can be tested in the real world. By the end of the session\, you will have a working prototype and a clear plan for what to validate next. \nRegister for free here
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LOCATION:Bayview Yards\, 7 Bayview Station Road\, Ottawa\, K1Y 2C5
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Cliché is shitté
DESCRIPTION:Escape “safe” marketing! Learn 2026 creative trends\, how to stand out\, and where AI helps or hurts your brand.\n\n\n\nEscape the fate of unmemorable marketing. \nLead creative and strategic trends in 2026 — and learn where AI helps or hurts. \nYou’re an expert at what you do — whether you’re a tech firm in Kanata or a construction firm in Nepean. But does your marketing stand out as much as your work? Or does it sound like Tom\, Dick\, Harry & Sons down the street? (Great people\, strong competitors.) \nNow\, imagine Tom\, Dick\, and Harry scooped your dream clients because your audience couldn’t tell what makes you different. \nJoin Blair Burchill\, Strategy Director + Fractional CMO at Xactly Design & Advertising\, to learn why “safe” marketing makes local businesses sorry — and what to do instead. Together\, you’ll cover: \n\nWhat makes you different\, the truth about what you do\, and what your audience wants.\nCarving out a unique brand position in apples-to-apples industries.\nPractical tactics to break through crowded markets.\nCreative work that is differentiating\, noticeable\, and cost-efficient.\nWhere AI tools create value.\n\nREGISTER NOW
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