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SUMMARY:Webinar: Employee Retention that Actually Works
DESCRIPTION: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. \nCAANEO is officially a Best Places to Work as designated by Human Resources Director Magazine\, based on a review of programs\, processes\, and employee feedback. \nGreat workplaces also need great leadership. Jeff is an Excellence Awardee for Canadian HR Champion CEO. In this session\, Jeff shares what is working inside CAANEO and how any employer can apply the same playbook. \nYou will learn: \n\nWhy turnover breaks momentum in lean teams\nHow to create weekly wins with practical employee memberships that staff actually use\nHow to pair those with a right sized group benefits plan that signals stability to candidates and employees\n\nJeff will then bring on Andrew Blanchard of Sterling Brokers to cover: \n\nWhat to buy first\nWhat to add later\nHow to avoid renewal surprises with light quarterly reviews\n\nExpect plain language\, concrete examples\, and takeaways you can implement this month. \nWho should attend: Owners\, operators\, and people leaders who want a clear and proven path to higher retention\, happier teams\, and smarter benefits spend. \nREGISTER NOW
URL:https://obj.ca/event/webinar-employee-retention-that-actually-works/
LOCATION:online
CATEGORIES:OBJ Events
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SUMMARY:Post-Budget Breakfast 2025
DESCRIPTION: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 country’s economic health and what it could mean for you\, your business\, and our city. \nAgenda: \n7:15 a.m. – Registration and Networking\n7:40 a.m. – Breakfast\n7:55 a.m. – Opening Remarks\n8:00 a.m. – Federal Budget Overview\n8:35 a.m. – Business Impact of the Federal Budget by MNP\n8:50 a.m. – Panel Discussion\n9:15 a.m. – Closing Remarks
URL:https://obj.ca/event/post-budget-breakfast-2025/
LOCATION:National Arts Centre – O’Born Room\, 1 Elgin Street\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K1P5W1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:OBJ Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251106T173000
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SUMMARY:Outstanding in their Fields
DESCRIPTION: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. \nSAVVY TIP: You won’t find the featured wines at this event in the LCBO or grocery stores. \nSip\, Sample & Stock up…\nWith a Savvy tasting glass in hand\, chat with the winemakers while sampling their best bottles. When you find new favourites\, order them on the spot & we’ll arrange delivery to you soon after the event. It’s the Savvy way to buy Ontario wines. \nDATE: Thursday November 6th\nVENUE: Sala San Marco\, 215 Preston St\, Ottawa \nTICKET OPTIONS:\nEarly Access: $75 (doors open at 5pm)\nMain Event: $55 (6:30-8:30pm)
URL:https://obj.ca/event/outstanding-in-their-fields/
LOCATION:Sala San Marco Event & Conference Centre\, 215 Preston St\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K1R 7R1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Community Business Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Savvy Company":MAILTO:cheers@savvycompany.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251107T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251107T170000
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SUMMARY:TiECon Canada 2025
DESCRIPTION: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 embracing AI to transform their products\, services\, and strategies. While these challenges threaten traditional growth paths\, they also unlock powerful opportunities for reinvention. \nTiECon Canada 2025 returns on November 7\, 2025\, with a timely theme: “Opportunity in Disruption.” This year’s event will spotlight how Canadian innovators are seizing this moment to build competitive ventures for the future. Join fellow entrepreneurs\, founders\, investors\, SMEs\, and changemakers for a full day of insight\, connections\, and bold thinking. \nREGISTER NOW
URL:https://obj.ca/event/tiecon-canada-2025/
LOCATION:Carleton University\, Richcraft Hall\, 1125 Colonel By Drive\, Ottawa\, K1S 5B6
CATEGORIES:Community Business Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="TiE Ottawa":MAILTO:info@tieottawa.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251112T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251112T220000
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SUMMARY:eSAX Entrepreneur Networking Tradeshow
DESCRIPTION: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). \nGoing to be one of the largest tradeshows of the year to promote\, support and encourage the small business entrepreneur ecosystem (>600 people expected\, with support of >35 community partners and sponsors). eSAX is more than just a networking event; it’s an experience. We bring together entrepreneurs\, startups\, industry leaders\, community partners and others who help Ottawa’s small business community thrive. \neSAX is not only here to help entrepreneurs\, but endeavors to have a social impact as well by raising funds for sick and marginalized youth via the Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario (CHEO) and the Kiwanis Club of Ottawa. \nPromo 1 – Mannequin challenge (Likely was the largest one ever done in Ottawa\, perhaps Canada); \n\nPromo 2 – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lldV_FZ4dHM&list=PLkvzOB_dwOVN2IGVJL9DKSsmaEF4LT9I_&index=3&ab_channel=eSAXNetworking \nPromo 3 – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qhJia_MnaCU&list=PLkvzOB_dwOVN2IGVJL9DKSsmaEF4LT9I_&index=5&ab_channel=eSAXNetworking \nIf SME’s are part of your marketing strategy\, eSAX is where it’s at. Exhibition booths and tickets on sale now.\nIt takes a community to build a community!
URL:https://obj.ca/event/esax-entrepreneur-networking-tradeshow/
LOCATION:Horticulture Building\, 1525 Princess Patricia Way\, Ottawa\, ON\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Community Business Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jarrod Goldsmith":MAILTO:info@esax.ca
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SUMMARY:Disruptive Dialogue: Leadership Event
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThis year’s event explores the question: What does investing in women’s leadership look like? \nWhy Attend? \n\nBe inspired by leaders driving local change\nEngage in high-impact networking with changemakers and executive leaders\nGain actionable leadership insights\nSupport local women-led initiatives\n\nFeatured Panels \nCorporate Impact Panel \n\nJohanne Delves – Vice President\, RBC\nJennifer Cross – Director\, Regional Development\, Chandos Construction\nSonya Shorey – President & CEO\, Invest Ottawa\nModerator: Jenny Chen – CEO & Founder\, Catalais Consulting\n\nCommunity Impact Panel \n\nJessie Lee Wallace – Executive Director\, Volunteer Ottawa\nAdrienne Vienneau – Executive Director\, Christie Lake Kids\nSuzanne Obiorah – CEO\, Somerset West Community Health Centre\nModerator: Deirdre Freiheit – Vice President\, Canada – Senior Leadership and Executive Coach\, Pourquoi Pas\n\nWhether you’re looking to grow your leadership skills\, connect with like-minded changemakers\, or support local women-led initiatives\, this is the place to be.
URL:https://obj.ca/event/disruptive-dialogue-leadership-event/
LOCATION:Bayview Yards\, 7 Bayview Station Road\, Ottawa\, K1Y 2C5
CATEGORIES:Community Business Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Women United":MAILTO:jbrown@unitedwayeo.ca
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SUMMARY:Webinar: The Recruitment Process: Navigating Incoming Legal Requirements under Ontario’s Employment Standards Act
DESCRIPTION: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. \nNotably\, 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 the recruitment process. With these new requirements set to come into effect on January 1\, 2026\, it’s crucial that employers act proactively in the coming weeks and months to ensure that they properly understand the scope of their new statutory obligations and adequately prepare for compliance. \nJoin Jake Tolton in an informative webinar that will cover topics including: \n\nThe scope of the new requirements\, which touch specifically on publicly advertised job postings and related application forms\, post-interview communication with interviewees and record retention.\nAreas of potential concern or ambiguity that employers should be aware of in preparing for compliance.\nPractical tips and suggested steps for ensuring compliance with the new requirements as of January 1\, 2026.\n\nREGISTER NOW
URL:https://obj.ca/event/webinar-the-recruitment-process-navigating-incoming-legal-requirements-under-ontarios-employment-standards-act/
LOCATION:online
CATEGORIES:OBJ Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251122T173000
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SUMMARY:Aurora Ball
DESCRIPTION:An inspiring evening honouring the legacy of 30 extraordinary years of community\, care and impact through The Ottawa Cancer Foundation. \nStep 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 led by the one and only Layne the Auctionista.
URL:https://obj.ca/event/aurora-ball/
LOCATION:The Westin Ottawa\, 1 Colonel By Dr\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K1N 9H4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Community Business Events
ORGANIZER;CN="The Ottawa Cancer Foundation":MAILTO:ehailemariam@ottawacancer.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251128T130000
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SUMMARY:CHEO Research Institute 2025 Bears' Den
DESCRIPTION: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. \nConnect with like-minded entrepreneurs in the innovative ecosystem of business\, research\, and health care. Watch a $25\,000 prize go to the company with the best pitch!
URL:https://obj.ca/event/cheo-research-institute-2025-bears-den/
LOCATION:ON
CATEGORIES:Community Business Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="CHEO Research Institute":MAILTO:ktowell@cheo.on.ca
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SUMMARY:Best Ottawa Business Awards 2025
DESCRIPTION:Join us on November 28th for Ottawa’s biggest celebration of local businesses \nThe 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 companies\, honouring the organizations and leaders who are driving Ottawa’s economic growth and shaping our city’s future. \nThe BOBs recognize over 20 outstanding local businesses across a diverse range of sectors\, celebrating achievements in categories such as Best Business\, Best New Business\, Best Performance\, and Deals of the Year. Special honours are also awarded to the CEO of the Year\, CFO of the Year\, Newsmaker of the Year\, and Lifetime Achievement recipients—showcasing the remarkable talent and entrepreneurial spirit that define Ottawa’s business community.
URL:https://obj.ca/event/best-ottawa-business-awards-2025/
LOCATION:The Westin Ottawa\, 1 Colonel By Dr\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K1N 9H4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:OBJ Events
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SUMMARY:Dinner Party in a Box
DESCRIPTION: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 Kichesippi Beer Company\, a premium bottle of wine\, fresh focaccia from Nat’s Bread\, luxury gifts\, and a themed playlist. All beautifully packaged and delivered to your home or to the location of your choice to share with family\, friends\, or colleagues\, courtesy of Trexity. Proceeds go towards the purchase of brand new\, high quality snowsuits for Ottawa children in need.
URL:https://obj.ca/event/dinner-party-in-a-box/
LOCATION:ON
CATEGORIES:Community Business Events
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