It promises to be a tumultuous year for local businesses, with a provincial election, federal election and ongoing uncertainties surrounding the relationship with the U.S., Canada’s largest trading partner.
In this year’s Welch Business Growth Survey, we’re asking Ottawa businesses what they’d like to see on the priority list of the next federal government. This is your chance to weigh in on everything from support for local tech companies to the federal government’s role in Ottawa-Gatineau as a major property owner and employer.
The survey, conducted by Abacus Data for the Ottawa Business Journal and the Ottawa Board of Trade with the support of presenting sponsor Welch LLP, also gauges business confidence and how local businesses are feeling about their market potential.
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In a tough economy, investing in community is more important than ever
When finances are tight, it might seem counterintuitive to give back, but supporting our most vulnerable neighbours this holiday season can actually help businesses weather their own challenges. At United

DYMON and The Ottawa Mission celebrate record-breaking Giving Tuesday success
The Ottawa Mission is celebrating a historic Giving Tuesday after raising more than $1.1 million in support of people experiencing homelessness, hunger, and poverty — the most successful Giving Tuesday
Help us shape the agenda for our next federal government. Take the survey and look for our report in May. Le sondage est aussi disponible en français.
