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EduGala 2010 distingue les meilleurs éducateurs d’Ottawa
OTTAWA, ON, le 20 mai 2009 – Les Prix d’excellence en enseignement de la capitale 2010 ont été décernés ce soir à 16 des éducateurs les plus innovants et estimés de la région lors du neuvième EduGala annuel, tenu à Algonquin College.
2010 EduGala recognizes Ottawa’s top educators
OTTAWA, ON, May 20, 2009 – The Capital Educators’ Awards were presented to 16 of the region’s most innovative and respected educators this evening at the ninth annual EduGala, held at Algonquin College.
Hong Kong: The Beat Goes
by Mike Darch, April 16, 2010
I recall the comment by Mark Twain, “Reports of my death are greatly exaggerated”. This phrase definitely applies to Hong Kong. When Hong Kong was returned to China in 1997, many, including me, thought that the glory days of Hong Kong were over. Its importance as a global business centre would [...]
Turn your Blackberry RED! OCRI members team up to create new theme
New Blackberry Theme is created as a result of networking at OCRI’s TEB event.
The first e-mail I read this morning was a message from Rick Dalmazzi, President of Magmic Games. Apparently he and Cyril Leeder, President of the Ottawa Senators, were sitting next to each other at the last OCRI TEB (Technology Executive Breakfast). Cyril [...]
Don’t You Love When a Good Plan Comes Together: Reflecting on One of Those Goose Bump Moments
April 11, 2010 – Beijing
It is early Sunday morning in Beijing, early Saturday evening back home in Ottawa, and I am having one of those goose bump moments that are rare in the world of economic development. In my business, it is seldom that you are able to see immediate cause and effect to your [...]
Ottawa Business Delegation Succeeds in Beijing
By Mayor Larry O’Brien
On April 6th, I embarked on a 10-day economic development mission to the Chinese cities of Beijing, Chongqing, Shenzhen and Hong Kong. The mission, coordinated by OCRI, aims to strengthen existing relationships between our cities and to further establish Ottawa as one of China’s strategic partners.
OCRI signs cooperation agreement with Beijing Investment Promotion Bureau on day two of trade mission to China
OTTAWA, ON, Saturday April 10, 2010 – OCRI has signed a cooperation agreement with the Beijing Investment Promotion Bureau two days into a 10 day trade mission to China. This memorandum of understanding was signed with the privilege of being witnessed by the Mayor of Beijing Guo Jin Long and Mayor of Ottawa Larry O’Brien.
OCRI Awards honour business excellence
Ottawa, ON – April 8, 2010 – OCRI, Ottawa’s lead economic development agency, honoured Ottawa’s best and brightest companies, executives and students for their innovative work and contributions to the city’s knowledge-based sector this evening at the 15th annual OCRI Awards gala at the Hilton Lac-Leamy.
The City is looking for your input
The City of Ottawa is conducting consultations that will lead to a new Economic Development Policy which will be presented to Council this spring. OCRI executives participate regularly in ongoing discussions with the City on their role and leadership. Last Friday, we attended a stakeholder’s forum to voice our views and have since met with them specifically on the [...]
HOCKEY? on a work day? For sure.
Set aside some time on Wednesday February 24 and Thursday February 25 so that you can play in this year’s 5th Annual Bell Sensplex OCRI TECHNOLOGY Hockey Challenge presented by 580 CFRA. This one-of-a-kind annual hockey tournament provides Ottawa’s technology sector with a unique chance to get together for good times on AND off the ice.