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Webinar: Your Contractor Might Be an Employee — Here’s Why That Matters
Hiring a contractor? Make sure you understand what that really means In this live broadcast, learn why misclassifying a worker as a contractor—when they’re actually an employee — can expose your business to significant legal and financial liabilities. Join OBJ and Emond Harnden to hear from employment law expert Zoriana Priadka, who will explain how to … Read more
Forty Under 40 Gala
For over 28 years the Ottawa Board of Trade and Ottawa Business Journal have been shining a light on young and rising stars in Ottawa’s business community. On Friday, June 27, join us we recognize the 2025 Forty Under 40 recipients at Ottawa’s biggest and best celebration of young leaders. These awards are presented to … Read more
“Eh I” Summer Vibe Hackathon (Ottawa – July)
Biggest AI / vibe coding hackathon in the region 🇨🇦 Prize pool: over $5000, in addition to swags, goodies, credits, food and more. Sponsored by Windsurf, Tavily, LangChain, Google and more. The “Eh I” Summer Vibe Hackathon is your chance to channel that Canadian spark into agentic tools, wild experiments, and maybe even the next … Read more
Lansdowne Automotive Weekend (Cars & Coffee Ottawa)
Returning July 12–13, the Lansdowne Automotive Weekend (Cars & Coffee Ottawa) is a two-day celebration of collector automobiles and community spirit, set in the heart of Ottawa at Lansdowne Live (TD Place). Since its debut in 2016, the event has grown into a summer staple, drawing thousands of attendees and showcasing a diverse lineup of … Read more
Music Festiversary: Live Performances, Pedal & Guitar Expo
Come party! Empress Effects is celebrating 20 years of sonic innovation—and you’re invited. Hosted at Ottawa’s historic and iconic Saint Brigid’s Centre for the Arts, this all-day music and gear event combines a 20th anniversary party, pedal and guitar expo, and live music performances to bring you the world’s first Music Festiversary (“Musexpedal Festiversguitary” didn’t … Read more
Ottawa’s Best Networking Golf Tournament
The Ottawa Board of Trade and Ottawa Business Journal are thrilled to announce our highly anticipated annual golf tournament. This long-running event typically sells out, attracting business and community leaders to network with colleagues, meet new prospects and enjoy a day outdoors. The tournament will take place at the stunning GreyHawk Golf Club, spanning two 18-hole … Read more