The Best Ottawa Business Awards (BOBs) gathered a who’s who of the local business community on Nov. 28. Hosted by the Ottawa Board of Trade and the Ottawa Business Journal, the annual awards gala recognizes the region’s most innovative and fastest growing companies, highlighting the leaders and organizations that are shaping Ottawa’s economic future.
Climate change is the top concern for tourism operators across the country, one local risk management expert says, and Ottawa businesses are not immune.
Ottawa’s most inspiring night returned this year, delivering a bigger and more impactful celebration than in the past. The event took place at the National Arts Centre on Wednesday, Nov 19, 2025, where the Phils 2025 highlighted individuals and organizations driving positive change in the community.
In the midst of the hustle and bustle of downtown Ottawa, the lobby of the Marriott Hotel on Kent Street is calm and quiet. Guests who pass through the rotating front door would have no idea that, behind the scenes, an overhaul of the entire building is underway.