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Canada Open For Business with Elimination of Section 116
The Canadian federal government tabled their budget for 2010 and sent a clear message to international investors that Canada is clearly open for business.
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 [...]
Excerpt from Ottawa’s ICF Top 7 Application : Digitial Inclusion in Ottawa
Being “connected” and online has become a way of life and a natural thing for Ottawa residents, regardless of their economic standing, physical or mental abilities or location. Ottawa has demonstrated a strong commitment to digital inclusion and bridging the digital divide over the years.
When someone asks you what Ottawa is like, what’s your answer?
As you may know, OCRI is very much involved with the development of the Innovation Strategy for Ottawa. For the past several months, the Innovation Strategy working group which represents Ottawa’s diverse knowledge-based community including education, research, government and industry has been working together to collect input and feedback from all sectors in the community. [...]
Brutal Optimism in the face of Harsh Reality…lessons from a bigshot at TEB this morning
Bernie Ashe was so proud as he introduced his little brother, Rob, to the Technology Executive Breakfast (TEB) crowd this morning. Introductions can so often be bland and a direct steal from the speaker’s bio but Bernie’s humour, personal stories and insight provided the audience with much deeper appreciation for Rob the person, and what’s [...]
Donald Trump event next week – agenda now available!
Here is the speaking order for the Eastern Ontario Economic Showcase featuring Brett Wilson of CBC’s Dragons Den and Donald Trump. This will take place next week on Thursday September 24, 2009 at the Ottawa Civic Centre http://www.ocri.ca/showcase/assets_2009/agenda.pdf – it starts at 12:30 pm and ends at 5:00 pm.
Brett Wilson of Dragons’ Den added to Eastern Ontario Economic Showcase
Eastern Ontario Economic Showcase has added Brett Wilson of CBC’s Dragons’ Den to the already great lineup….. check out the updated speaker lineup…… Going to be amazing…. http://easternontarioshowcase.com/
University of Ottawa professor co-directs a $2 million international research partnership
OTTAWA, June 30, 2009 — An international research team co-directed by Dr. Dan Lane, professor at the University of Ottawa Telfer School of Management, will participate in a unique $2 million international research partnership that will respond to pressing environmental issues in Canada and the Caribbean.
http://www.media.uottawa.ca/mediaroom/news-details_1712.html
OCRI 2009 Golf tournament
Well the rains stayed away for us yesterday!!! As part of the organizing team – this was a great relief! The day started overcast and cool but by the shotgun at 12:30 pm – the sun was peeking through and the 146 golfers were ready to start their engines! This was our first members only tournament and [...]
L’OCRI annonce la nomination d’un nouveau président et de nouveaux membres du conseil
Le jeudi 30 avril 2009 (Ottawa, Ontario) – L’OCRI, la principale agence de développement économique d’Ottawa, a annoncé la nomination de quatre nouveaux membres ainsi que du nouveau président du conseil d’administration à l’occasion de l’Assemblée générale annuelle qui s’est tenue aujourd’hui au Brookstreet Hotel.
Mme Robin McIntyre, présidente régionale de Rogers Cable Communications Inc., a [...]