The Ottawa Chamber of Commerce and the Ottawa Business Journal (OBJ) are pleased to announce the 2018 Forty Under 40 recipients, one of the most prestigious business awards recognizing accomplished and rising business leaders under the age of 40 in… Read More ›
Our Connect! Spring 2018 edition is a quick read on the latest happenings in the Ottawa business community. In this Issue: 2018 Ontario Economic Report Three Chamber members launch a new venture 100 Year of Business New members and much more!
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 ›
In assessing today’s marketplace, you realize that you must improve your visibility and credibility. You’ve made the important decision to join the Chamber of Commerce. How can you make sure your investment of time, money and effort pays off? Check out… Read More ›
How long does it take for others to form an impression of you? Google this and you will come up with thousands of answers. One of my favorite studies comes from recent research from Willis and Todorov, suggesting that others… Read More ›
When creating an effective communications plan, it’s important to recognize the difference between strategy and tactics. These two terms are often misunderstood, or worse, used as synonyms. The strategy (or strategies) Each communications, advertising or media relations campaign must start… Read More ›
Download your copy of the Ottawa Business Growth Survey Report here 50 per cent of businesses say their sector will improve over the next six months 42 per cent of business indicate they plan to hire new employees in… Read More ›
Turning an initial 30-second-to-three-minute networking interaction into tangible business results is a skill very few professionals have mastered. But networking has the power to be your most productive business-building activity, if you can overcome the anxiety and time-constraints that come… Read More ›
Relationships, especially professional ones, have a life cycle. They ignite, grow, peak, and then decline. Any number of reasons can contribute to a relationship’s decline: a project’s conclusion, a career transition or promotion, or maybe a geographic relocation. But a… Read More ›
Another new year has arrived with all its potential and possibilities. Like turning a page, it offers a clean slate; a chance to start anew. Not that the challenges and disappointments of last year have disappeared, they just seem less… Read More ›
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