Ottawa Business Journal

In this week's episode Ottawa Business Journal publisher Michael Curran and editors Peter Kovessy and David Sali discuss how local businesses are dealing with the latest COVID-19 lockdown restrictions, the booming business of cross-country skiing and finally a program aimed at giving immigrant entrepreneurs a helping hand.

In this week's episode Ottawa Business Journal publisher Michael Curran and editors Peter Kovessy and David Sali discuss how telecommuting seems to be heating up the Ottawa Valley's residential real estate market, a local startup that wants to become the Airbnb of self-storage and an iconic tech CEO gets a Lifetime Achievement Award. a hub-and-spoke approach for offices, an agricultural startup fr...

In this week's episode Ottawa Business Journal publisher Michael Curran and editors Peter Kovessy and David Sali discuss a hub-and-spoke approach for offices, an agricultural startup from Cornwall that's sprouting up and the impact of tightening restrictions on restaurants and bars.

OBJ explores the top local business stories of the week and what they mean for Ottawa's economy. In this week's episode OBJ publisher Michael Curran and editors Peter Kovessy and David Sali announce the 2020 CEO of the Year recipient, an apartment development that will demolish a burger joint and the retirement of an Ottawa retail icon.

OBJ explores the top local business stories of the week and what they mean for Ottawa's economy. In this week's episode OBJ publisher Michael Curran and editors Peter Kovessy and David Sali discuss how the City of Ottawa is helping restaurants weather the pandemic, the closing of an iconic fitness centre and a residential expansion of Holland Avenue development.

OBJ's editors explore the top local business stories of the week and what they mean for Ottawa's economy. In this week's episode: the release of the Ottawa Business Growth Survey, rules changes for meetings and conventions and a startup pursuing carbon capture technology.

OBJ's editors explore the top local business stories of the week and what they mean for Ottawa's economy. In this week's episode: an investment in Kemptville's main street might unleash boom, an Ottawa lab secures money for COVID-19 vaccine research and major residential project planned for Montreal Road in Vanier. Featured guests include OBJ's Michael Curran, Peter Kovessy and David Sali.

OBJ's editors explore the top local business stories of the week and what they mean for Ottawa's economy. In this week's episode: one of Ottawa-Gatineau's biggest attractions re-opens, a massive development planned for Cyrville Road area and rubber tire market provides a bit of business to local hotels.

OBJ's editors explore the top local business stories of the week and what they mean for Ottawa's economy. In this week's episode: Ottawa enters phase three of economic recovery, debating the effectiveness of COVID-19 waivers and a local retailer bravely opens a third location in the pandemic.

OBJ's editors explore the top local business stories of the week and discuss their significance on Ottawa's economy. In this week's episode: evidence of a red hot real estate market, a major airline looks to Spartan Bioscience to reassure its customers and a special look at what it means to be a black entrepreneur.

OBJ's editors explore the top local business stories of the week and discuss their significance on Ottawa's economy. In this week's episode: Amazon unveils big plans for Barrhaven, Solink lands big venture capital deal and Air Canada cutting flights at YOW.

OBJ's editors explore the top local business stories of the week and discuss their significance as Ottawa's economy looks to emerge from the COVID-19 pandemic. In this week's episode: the start of an office sublet trend, sobering report on Ottawa home prices and a successful wrap-up to www. OttawaStrongerTogether.ca.

OBJ's editors explore the top local business stories of the week and discuss their significance as Ottawa's economy looks to emerge from the COVID-19 pandemic. In this week's episode: big acquisition for Kinaxis, Syntronic sheds office space and Iversoft sharpens its focus. Recorded on Friday, June 19, 2020.

OBJ's editors explore the top local business stories of the week and discuss their significance as Ottawa's economy looks to emerge from the COVID-19 pandemic. In this week's episode: the reopening of Ottawa's economy, a massive business park planned for Barrhaven and a hot new startup making process on email marketing.

Ottawa Business Journal editorial team -- Michael Curran, Peter Kovessy and David Sali -- recap the top stories of the week ending May 29, 2020. In this episode: the resiliency of home pricing in Ottawa, accounting firms broaden their expertise into data and the redevelopment of community malls in Ottawa. Recorded May 29, 2020.

Join Michael Curran and Peter Kovessy from Ottawa Business Journal as they speak with Dr. Vijay Jog, a leader in guiding businesses through digital transformation. The trio explores how CFOs and financial leaders can build stronger, modern and agile companies. Learn the steps that can be taken today to thrive, both amid COVID-19 and beyond, in this live and interactive podcast. This podcast is spo...

Michael Curran speaks with OBJ editors David Sali and Peter Kovessy about some of the week’s biggest stories and how Ottawa’s business community is adapting to the ongoing economic challenges.

In this podcast episode Ottawa Business Journal publisher Michael Curran speaks leaders from Ottawa's homebuilding industry. Featured guests include Brent Strachan from Minto Communities, Neil Malhotra of Claridge Homes and Fred Carmosino of Maple Leaf Custom Homes. Read related article at www.obj.ca.

In this Coping with COVID-19 podcast episode, OBJ publisher Michael Curran speaks with J.D. Sharp, a partner at Emond Harnden – one of Ottawa’s leading labour and employment law firms – about what employers need to know as the economy reopens and employees start returning to work.

Ottawa Business Journal publisher Michael Curran with with OBJ editors -- Peter Kovessy and David Sali -- to recap the top stories of the week. In this episode: Ottawa's renowned Tulip Festival goes virtual and keeps its sponsors, employers consider recalling employees to work and contemplate health and safety issues related to the pandemic, a shutdown of live TV and move production causes a spike...

In this bonus episode, OBJ publisher Michael Curran speaks with Devin Somppi of BriteSky, a sponsor of Coping With COVID-19. BriteSky is an Ottawa-based company that helps clients guard against security vulnerabilities. More info: https://www.britesky.ca/cybersecurity/britesky-fortress/

Ottawa Business Journal publisher Michael Curran with with OBJ editors -- Peter Kovessy and David Sali -- to recap the top stories of the week. In this episode: unemployment stats, Shopify quarterly results, pandemic impact on malls and a patriotic plan for Fairmont Chateau Laurier. Recorded May 8, 2020.

OBJ publisher Michael Curran talks to three of Ottawa's construction sector leaders: Danny Dillon, chair of the Ottawa Construction Association and CEO of Dilfo Mechanical, Ray Licari, president of Bassi Construction, and Ron Tomlinson, CEO of Tomlinson Group of Companies.

In this Coping With COVID-19 podcast episode, OBJ publisher Michael Curran speaks with OBJ editors David Sali and Peter Kovessy about some of the month’s biggest stories and how Ottawa’s business community is adapting to the ongoing economic challenges.

In the latest Coping with COVID-19 podcast episode, OBJ publisher Michael Curran speaks with a leading expert in workplace mental health, Dr. JianLi Wang, the director of the Work and Mental Health Research Unit at The Royal hospital in Ottawa. The interview provides advice to business owners and managers who should be on the lookout for signs of mental health issues during a crisis.