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Federal Budget 2018
The Federal Minister of Finance, the Honourable Bill Morneau, presented the Federal Budget for 2018/19 to the House of Commons. Here’s a quick analysis…. National GDP is projected to grow by 2.2% in 2018, but the growth rate is expected… Read More ›
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2018 Forty Under 40 Awards
Are you under the age of 40 and a business achiever in Ottawa? We are looking for 40 young leaders under the age of 40 who exemplify business success, professional expertise and community giving. Nominate a friend, a colleague, your… Read More ›
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2018 Ontario Economic Report
The Ottawa Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with the Ontario Chamber of Commerce (OCC) released the second annual Ontario Economic Report (OER), a comprehensive analysis of data and emerging trends on the economic health of the province. Original economic research… Read More ›
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Further Offset Measures Needed in Upcoming Budget to Keep Ontario Competitive
The Ontario’s Chamber Network calls for tax reform, smart spending to support Ontario businesses The Ottawa Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with the Ontario Chamber of Commerce (OCC) provided the Ontario government with 11 recommendations for the upcoming provincial budget… Read More ›
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Using Analytics for Better Hiring and Employee Retention
Bias is almost (but not entirely) unavoidable when it comes to making day-to-day decisions, and hiring decisions are no exception. Though everyone has certain biases and can be swayed one way or another by their bias, an effective safeguard used… Read More ›
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Membership Advantages: How Two Members Joined Forces to Launch New Company
The Ottawa Chamber of Commerce has an extensive network of leaders, key influencers and entrepreneurs in the business community. We are dedicated to introducing, connecting and referring our members to: potential customers and clients future employees and business partners high-profile… Read More ›
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Ottawa Businesses View Immigrants as Valuable to Local Economic Growth
Businesses in the Ottawa region expressed access to a skilled workforce as a top priority according to new survey data from the Ottawa Chamber of Commerce 2017 Ottawa Business Growth Survey. The survey reveals a key – yet overlooked –… Read More ›
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Who Won What at the 2017 Best Ottawa Business Awards
Best Ottawa Business (The BOBs) awards were handed out to 28 companies in 9 different categories, recognizing a wide range of organizations from diverse industries at the gala on November 15 at the Westin Ottawa amidst VIPs, celebrities, business and… Read More ›
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Connect!
We are pleased to unveil our CONNECT! newsletter highlighting the happenings at the Ottawa Chamber. CONNECT! is a quick read with hyperlinks that provide easy access to those featured. In this issue: The Full List – 2017 Best Ottawa Business Awards … Read More ›
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Who Won What at the 2017 Best Ottawa Business Awards
Best Ottawa Business (The BOBs) awards were handed out to 28 companies in 9 different categories, recognizing a wide range of organizations from diverse industries at the gala on November 15 at the Westin Ottawa amidst VIPs, celebrities, business and… Read More ›