As the Ottawa Business Journal celebrates its 25th anniversary, we’re continuing to expand our editorial coverage beyond the National Capital Region and helping to connect business communities across Eastern Ontario.
Building on the successful launch of OBJ Regional last year, we’re excited to debut the inaugural edition of the Eastern Ontario Business Journal Powerbook. This 56-page issue explores business trends and market opportunities from across the region and takes a closer look at more than a dozen key communities, identifying major employers, competitive advantages and key contacts.
There are also special features on some of the coolest products manufactured in Eastern Ontario as well as the factors that are drawing a growing number of companies and new residents alike to the region’s towns, cities and rural communities.
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As OBJ continues to grow its Eastern Ontario coverage, we’d love to hear your thoughts. Please take a moment to fill out this short survey so we can provide the business news and information that’s most relevant to you. And be sure to read the inaugural issue of EOBJ below:


