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Report Published: 2018 Ontario Economic Report 2018 Ottawa Business Growth Survey Launched 2018 Forty Under 40 Awards – Nominations Close March 30 Advocacy in Action Three Members Collaborate to Launch a Joint Venture Congratulations to Welch LLP Welcome to New Members Fastest Growing Companies Nominations Upcoming Ottawa Chamber of Commerce Events (Click here to Connect!)

Member profile:Diefenbunker Diefenbunker is Ottawa’s most unique National Historic Site—just a 10-minute drive northwest of the Canadian Tire Centre in the Village of Carp. Built at the height of the Cold War, the Bunker is a massive 100,000 square foot, 4-storey underground bunker. It was meant to protect key government and military officials in the event of a nuclear attack on Canada and remained operational until it was decommissioned in 1994. In 1998, it reopened as a private, not-for-profit museum. Today, it offers award-winning programs, tours, an escape room, Spy Camp, and birthday parties. It is also the perfect place to hold a team meeting or special event. Visit the Bunker and take shelter underground.

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REPORT PUBLISHED:

2018 Ontario Economic Report The Ontario Chamber of Commerce, the Ontario Chamber Network and the Ottawa Chamber of Commerce published the 2018 Ontario Economic Report (OER). This second annual policy document draws from the Business Confidence Survey, the Business Prosperity Index and the Economic Outlook to present a new perspective on the economic health of the province. It also draws from economic research and consultations with members to establish policy priorities for the coming year, with the aim to spur growth and prosperity. Connect! here to read the landmark report

2018 Ottawa Business Growth Survey Launched The 2018 Ottawa Business Growth Survey was launched recently with over 25 partners, including the Better Business Bureau, all Business Improvement Areas (BIAs) and others. This is the largest independent survey of its kind in Ottawa, providing valuable data on the state of our economy. Connect! here to take the 2018 Ottawa Business Growth Survey and let your voice be heard!

2018 Forty Under 40 Awards –

Nominations Close March 30 It’s your time to shine! Are you under the age of 40 and a business achiever in Ottawa? We’re looking for 40 young leaders under the age of 40 who exemplify business success, professional expertise and community giving. Connect! here to nominate (note: self-nominations are welcome)

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2018 Election Platform – #VoteProsperity The Ontario Chamber Network and the Ontario Chamber of Commerce not only participated in Budget Talks consultations to communicate the priorities of Ontario’s business community at Queen’s Park, but also launched the Vote Prosperity election platform to build momentum in advance of the provincial elections. Vote Prosperity (#VoteProsperity) is designed to provide Ontario with a strategy to overcome obstacles that limit business growth while leveraging our advantages and strengthening our global competitiveness. The Ottawa Chamber of Commerce was represented by Ian Faris, President & CEO, and Michael Crockatt, Past Chair. Connect! here to learn more

Consultation with the Ontario Finance Minister The Ottawa Chamber of Commerce and the West Ottawa Board of Trade jointly presented remarks to the Honourable Charles Sousa, Ontario’s Minister of Finance, providing him with recommendations that will assist the business community with continued growth and wealth creation initiatives in Ottawa and throughout Ontario. Connect! here to read our Pre-Budget Submission to the Minister

Letter to Premier Kathleen Wynne On behalf of Ottawa’s business community, the Ottawa Chamber of Commerce and the West Ottawa Board of Trade submitted a letter to Premier Kathleen Wynne to express concerns about the Fair Workplaces, Better Jobs Act, 2017 (Bill 148). Connect! here to read our letter to the Premier

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Three Chamber Members Collaborate to Launch a New Joint Venture

Stayci Keetch, Kimothy Walker and Andrée Paige

In recent years, the Ottawa Chamber of Commerce’s membership has experienced prolific growth—in number, age range, diversity, and industry representation. With more than 700 members representing 27,000 employees, our goal is to empower existing and future business leaders through advocacy, dialogue and connections. For three of our Chamber members, the theme for International Women’s Day on March 8, 2018—Time is Now—was well-aligned with the announcement of their joint venture: NOW Integrated Marketing and Communications. By combining the resources of three successful marketing and communications strategists, three companies and three networks, Stayci Keetch of Eyes On Ottawa, Kimothy Walker of Ottawa Media Group (OMG) and Andrée Paige of The Write Paige offer a collaborative approach to custom-building strategies for clients wanting to launch, repair or supercharge their brands. Kimothy Walker explains, “When I started to teach CEOs internationally about the concept of integrated marketing and communications, I knew I wanted to provide them with an exceptional, full-service experience. I partnered with these driven women not because of their gender, but because I was looking for the best in the industry.”

Stayci Keetch says, “When Kimothy approached me with the concept, the timing was perfect for my business. My clients were enjoying our video and branding services so much, they were asking if Eyes On Ottawa could manage the rest of their marketing as well. I needed a solution that allowed me to focus on building brands with amazing content, not managing a team of juniors.” Andrée Paige adds, “We kept crossing paths at Chamber events or getting invited to the board rooms of Chamber members who wanted to work with all three of us. We’ve found that service overlaps between our companies are a win-win-win for us and our clients. Our businesses have now tripled in executive-level strength, allowing us to be in three places at once or to channel three minds, three talents and three networks into a single kick-a$$ strategy—and yes, we spell it with dollar signs. This is about contributing to wealth creation in our business community.” Connect! here to learn more about NOW Integrated Marketing and Communications © ALL RIGHTS © ALL RESERVED. RIGHTS RESERVED. OTTAWA CHAMBER OTTAWA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE. OF COMMERCE.

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Introducing 40 New Members

Congratulations to Welch LLP

1 Clean Air Acart Communications Alcea Technologies Inc Backwind Sewing Services bbb architects Ottawa Inc. BDA Lighting Group Beechwood Funeral, Cemetery and Cremation Services Borden Ladner Gervais LLP Branton Construction Group Brightside Capital Management Club Piscine Corporate Operative Diefenbunker Museum Diffraction Limited Earthflow Landscape Solutions FileFacets General Assembly Production Centre Global Affairs Canada GUNN Media Group Hannah Health & Safety Training HSBC Bank Canada Integral North KPMG LLP La Charrette Meeting and Event Venue McCay Duff LLP Meridian Credit Union Merry Maids Of Ottawa Objex, Inc. Ottawa Heart Institute Foundation Ottawa Media Group Ottawa Moving Logistics Ottawa Public Library Pop Up Podcasting Presidential Properties Inc. Stonewater Properties Alta Inc. Telecom Metric The Achievement Centre The Movement Co. The Royal Ottawa Hospital Tourisme Montérégie

Chamber Member Welch LLP Celebrates 100 Years! 2018 marks 100 years for Welch LLP, founded in 1918 by George A. Welch. With over 175 staff in Ottawa and Gatineau, Welch LLP provides a full range of Chartered Professional Accounting (CPA), assurance, tax, advisory and specialty services through a relationship-driven approach to client service. Welch LLP was also recently recognized as one of Canada’s Best Employers of 2018. At the March 20, 2018 Mayor’s Breakfast, Ryan Dostie, Micheal Burch and Mark Jackson were acknowledged in the presence of over 250 business professionals with a Chamber Recognition. During the presentation, Micheal was overheard saying that he had not been working at Welch LLP for the entire century.

LtoR: Ryan Dostie, Partner, Welch LLP, Mayor Jim Watson, Micheal Burch, Managing Partner, Welch LLP, Mark Jackson, Partner, Welch LLP and Ian Faris, President and CEO, Ottawa Chamber of Commerce

Is Your Company Growing Quickly? The Fastest Growing Companies awards program invites local companies to nominate their organization for recognition of their achievements. The recipient companies will be profiled in a special feature in the May 7 issue of OBJ. (OBJ will not publish or otherwise disclose specific dollar revenue figures, only percentage increases.) Recipients will also be celebrated at a cocktail event to be held on May 24, 2018 at You.i TV's headquarters in Kanata.

NOT YET A MEMBER? The Ottawa Chamber of Commerce will connect you to opportunities that grow your business, raise your profile, introduce you to new contacts, contribute to your professional development, save you money, and advocate for the best interests of Ottawa’s business community.

No matter what industry you’re in, if you’re a start-up or a seasoned player, your company may qualify for the prestigious Ottawa’s Fastest Growing Companies award. This is a unique opportunity for the region’s rising stars to be recognized for substantial, sustainable and profitable growth. The deadline for submissions is April 10, 2018.

To learn more about the benefits of a membership, we invite you to Connect! with Chantal Calderone by phone at 613-236-3631, ext. 120, or by e-mail at [email protected].

Connect! here to complete a nomination.

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