With the dog days of summer upon us, we at OBJ know this is the time of year when many in the city’s hard-working business community look to unwind and relax – or at least step back a bit from their hectic daily routines.
Taking the time to recharge one’s batteries is important, as even the most driven entrepreneur understands. In that vein, our staff will be taking a one-week hiatus from Aug. 2-5 as we soak up the sun and enjoy some well-deserved R&R.
“OBJ has a small but mighty team. The past two years have been challenging, so it’s important to give our team members a well-deserved break,” said OBJ publisher Michael Curran. “Striking the right balance between work and life has never been more important. We need to rest up for a busy fall season that will bring some exciting projects.”
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But fear not, loyal readers – we’ve got you covered.
Our editorial staff has compiled a list of some of OBJ’s most popular stories from the first seven months of 2022 to help satisfy your thirst for all things business-related in the nation’s capital. From life-saving tech and real estate to tourism, these articles run the gamut. We hope you enjoy them and we look forward to resuming our regular daily coverage of Ottawa’s business scene on Aug. 8. Until then, happy reading!
OBJ Summer Reading Top 10:
New research hub at Carleton sheds light on the experiences of Black entrepreneurs
Come in for a coffee, stay for the ‘queer safe place’
Ottawa remains ‘beacon’ for office investors, industry execs say in wake of major sales
Pack your appetite for this foodie odyssey through Eastern Ontario
How The Perth Cheese Shop went from closing its doors, to expanding its space
Tall ships deliver treasure chest of visitors, economic spinoffs
Rising from Spartan’s ashes: Genomadix says retooled rapid COVID test ready for market