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mployment law is constantly evolving. As an employer, you need expert guidance to help you keep abreast. Barbara Nicholls, head of the employment and labour law group at Low Murchison Radnoff, can help. “Changes in society are often reflected in legislation,” Nicholls explains. “These changes can also influence interpretations by the courts when they’re considering employment contracts or legislation. It’s rather circular; society changes, legislation changes and the interpretation of the courts evolves.” Nicholls cites the example of non-compete clauses. These clauses were once quite common in employment contracts, says Nicholls. More recently, they have “fallen out of favour” as courts have viewed them as creating a barrier to terminated employees searching for work.

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“It’s a basic right to be able to look for work and non-compete clauses may prohibit individuals from exercising that right. As a consequence, the courts will read a non-compete clause very narrowly and, if there is any ambiguity, courts may find the non-compete clause to be unenforceable.” That being the case, Nicholls says employers are increasingly turning instead to non-solicitation clauses.

Annual review

Ensuring you have employment contracts for all non-union workers and reviewing and updating them regularly should be part of an employer’s routine.

“A non-solicitation clause must be drafted properly so it meets the requirements that the courts have determined to be necessary.” “A yearly review would allow employers to update their employment contracts to reflect changes in legislation and case law,” Nicholls says. “It also allows an employer to take into account any workplace changes that an employee has undergone.”

cause” but it is now advisable to include a definition of “just cause.” That definition should only include references to willful misconduct, says Nicholls.

Such changes, including promotions or raises, may negate the original employment contract. Nicholls advises that, by having the employee confirm the existing contract, or sign a new one reflecting the changes, “the employer will be protected.”

Nicholls states that: “while an employee who is terminated without cause is entitled to notice, a properly worded termination clause can limit the length of that notice.”

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The necessary elements to create enforceable termination clauses in employment contracts have also evolved. Employment contracts should still include a provision for termination for “just

An employment contract should also deal with termination without cause.

Although, an employer can’t contract out the notice provisions of the Employment Standards Act, it is possible to limit common law notice entitlement in an employment contract. The difference can be considerable. The parties to an employment contract can establish at the outset what they agree to be reasonable notice. As long as the

notice meets the minimum legislative requirements, then the parties’ agreement can be included in an employment contract. Employment contracts, she adds, cannot be used to circumvent legislation. Nicholls concludes with a warning. While it is prudent for an employer to have employment contracts in place, a contract will not be enforceable if an employee is not given sufficient time to review and consider the document. Finally, the employee must sign the employment contract prior to commencing work. bnicholls@lmrlawyers.com lmrlawyers.com

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“This can achieve almost the same goal, but still allows an employee to find work in the same area. A non-solicitation clause must be drafted properly so it meets the requirements that the courts have determined to be necessary. It should not be ambiguous, nor extend for too great a length of time. Also, the geographic area it covers has to be reasonable and related to the business that the employer already has and is attempting to protect.”

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Selling clothes – and hope – online Ottawa’s Hunger Republic believes its socially responsible model will have long-term payoffs for business and charities BY CRAIG LORD Special to OBJ

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ylan Corbett always knew he was an entrepreneur. He also knew he wanted his business to break the mould: he wanted it to give back, to have a social impact. He just needed to find the right way to do it. “I knew that I always wanted to create a business, but I wanted it to be a business that was about more than just generating profit,” he says. Mr. Corbett found his inspiration when he travelled to Nairobi on a backpacking trip a couple of years ago. There, he spent time volunteering with the Gatina Youth and Empowerment Program (GYEP), an organization that operates a farm and uses sport to teach youngsters values such as teamwork, co-operation and discipline. When he returned to Ottawa, he and his friend Danika Gagnon founded The Hunger Republic, a startup that sells locally supplied T-shirts, hats, hoodies, leggings and handcrafted bracelets online. The company donates part of the proceeds from every purchase to GYEP to help provide education and sports equipment. Established in 2013 but officially launched in October 2014, The Hunger Republic is already making an impact in Nairobi. It has provided snacks for the Gatina after-school program, invested in the development of land for the group’s farm and provided school supplies for 38 children so far. While the two co-founders originally considered donating meals to the children, Ms. Gagnon says they ultimately opted for an approach that would have a more lasting impact. “Our goal is to provide aid that’s usable to a community that needs it. They can get the tools necessary to become sustainable and generate their own income,” she says, noting an education and a thriving farm are much more effective long-term investments. Consumers choose to make a donation in one of four categories – education, sports equipment, food or community development – when they make a purchase from The Hunger Republic. “We like to donate in the forms of tangible goods, because we think it resonates better with people here, that they 04 can get a better idea of what they donate rather than 10 per cent of profits or X amount of dollars,” says Mr. Corbett. Ms. Gagnon has a full-time media

Danika Gagnon is co-founder of The Hunger Republic, a local startup that sells clothes while helping charities. PHOTO BY MARK HOLLERON

“Our goal is to provide aid that’s usable to a community that needs it. They can get the tools necessary to become sustainable and generate their own income.” – DANIKA GAGNON, CO-FOUNDER OF THE HUNGER REPUBLIC

relations job at the University of Ottawa, while Mr. Corbett works for an engineering firm in Fort McMurray, Alta. The two founders have a lot invested in their startup. “Ten grand and blood, sweat and tears,” Ms. Gagnon says with a laugh. The Hunger Republic operates modestly. It runs on a storefront platform from Shopify, and its total overhead costs amount to only about $80 per month.

The young company is part of a growing number of businesses that are making charitable contributions a priority. Mr. Corbett says The Hunger Republic’s mission sets it apart from much of the competition. “It comes down to companies that are offering very similar products, but one is socially responsible and one is not,” he says. “Ninety-nine per cent of the time,

people are going to choose the company that is socially responsible.” Still, the company has a long way to go. Not yet profitable, it might expand into retail outlets when the time is right, its founders say. For the children at Gatina, however, The Hunger Republic is already paying big dividends. “It’s definitely been successful in terms of the impact we’ve had back in Nairobi,” Mr. Corbett says. “(GYEP founder) Martin (Kibera) is over the moon and back in terms of what we’ve been able to provide.” He and Ms. Gagnon hope to eventually be able to help other charities in the region. “One day they won’t need us to be there,” Mr. Corbett says. “That’s the goal.”

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CHANGE LOG FAST-GROWING JOB BOARD REBRANDS UPON TORONTO EXPANSION CareerFeed, an Invest Ottawa startup launched initially as Hired Ottawa, has made its much-anticipated move to the Big Smoke. The company was launched at the beginning of this year by two Shopify employees, Dylan Hunt and Nick Evans. The job-search website was rebranded in order to “have a distinct name that wasn’t tied to any city,” explained Mr. Hunt. The company – which offers a job board that automatically pulls postings from company websites, making things easier for both applicants and employers – expanded to Toronto on May 25, ahead of schedule. Mr. Hunt said it’s already growing even faster than it did in Ottawa, where it had shattered expectations in terms of its user base and free-to-paid subscription rate. STARTUP LOOKS TO CUT OUT EVENT STAFFING MIDDLEMEN A startup launched at the beginning of May is working to “revolutionize the outdated event staffing industry.” The company called eStaffMatch aims to eliminate the need for event staffing agencies – which are contracted by event organizers to find, screen, hire and pay event staff such as bartenders and servers – by connecting the two camps directly through its online marketplace. Event organizers create a profile, post an event and their needs to

make that event happen and select from a list of staffers based on their qualifications, expectations and ratings. The company says it will put more money in the pockets of both organizers and staffers. FAMILY BIZ GETS IN THE GAME WITH BASEBALL STARTUP Noting a lack of batting cages in the Ottawa area, two brothers and their cousin have stepped up to the plate. Many baseball enthusiasts in the city, including the new Ottawa Champions pro team, have lamented the dearth of local batting facilities. The three men behind In the Game Ottawa think they have a winning idea on their hands to provide cages all across the city. Steven and Adam Nadeau and Tyler Charbonneau recently launched the company, which rents out portable automatic batting cages and the accompanying baseball equipment for functions such as birthdays, practices, summer camps or even corporate events. ACCELERATOR ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR KINGSTON PROGRAM The GrindSpaceXL accelerator is accepting applications from high-potential tech startups for its new Kingston cohort in the fall. The 12-week program has graduated a dozen companies from its previous two sessions, in addition to four cohorts delivered by Invest Ottawa. The deadline for applications at GrindSpaceXL.com is Aug. 7.

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ttawa is running out of room to display all the Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) awards that keep piling up. In April, the Financial Times (via fDi Magazine) analyzed all mid-sized cities in the Western Hemisphere. Ottawa ranked: #1 for Business Friendliness, #2 for Economic Potential, #3 Overall “Foreign-Direct Investment” may not be a household term but it’s critical to creating jobs and wealth. In 2014, overall global FDI investment inflows rose 9% to $1.45 trillion. In Canada, it hit nearly $70 billion during 2013. The opportunities to attract international dollars are moving beyond natural resources and manufacturing. As big data starts to take over our daily lives, the knowledge-based industry (KBI) will play an integral role in growing our local economy. Andrea Blaylock, the Business Development Manager for Software

at Invest Ottawa, explains the benefits of FDI, “We target key technologies and businesses, which will benefit by expanding into our city”. She adds that strong FDI strategies are critical for any city looking to compete on a global scale, “Companies are enticed by the cost advantages (low tax rates, government incentives, relative cost of talent and a lower cost of living) and a business-friendly climate for building a local research & product development centre”. Our ecosystem has been growing at a rapid pace. In the past five years, Ottawa has raised more money from software and communications IPOs than all major Canadian cities combined. Recent expansions from international companies such as Syntronics and Ciena showcase the growing demand for Ottawa talent. Factor in our commercialization centres of excellence (CENGEN and MDCC), the creation of a world-class incubators (L-Spark and Venus Cyber Security) and the future innovation centre taking shape; many believe our FDI attraction will simply gain strength as Ottawa becomes the most innovative city in Canada.

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TECHNOLOGY Sowing the seeds of success Local students rave about Chinese capital, technology after two-week trip sponsored by Huawei BY DAVID SALI david@obj.ca

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ew York is famous for being the “city that never sleeps.” But if Christian Shurepa had his way, the financial capital of North America would have to cede that title to an emerging centre of international commerce on the other side of the world. Fresh off a two-week trip to China with 17 other young people from across Canada, the 22-year-old communications engineering student at Carleton University said recently he was overwhelmed by the sheer size of Beijing, where the group spent the first week of their stay learning the basics of Mandarin. “It’s like having Canada in one city,” he said in an interview with OBJ last week, referring to the Chinese capital’s estimated population of about 25 million. “The city basically never sleeps. They call New York the city that never sleeps, but really that should be Beijing. It’s incredible. It’s almost impossible to describe.” Mr. Shurepa was one of four engineering students from Carleton and the University of Ottawa who took part in Huawei’s “Seeds for the Future” excursion in mid-May. The Chinese telecommunications equipment maker sponsored the trip as a way to promote a greater understanding of its business sector and encourage participation in the field of information and communications technology, the company said. “It is our hope this international experience will expose them to a global, cross-cultural business environment and help prepare those students for a bright future in technology,” said Huawei Canada president Sean Yang. In addition to Mandarin training at Beijing Language and Culture University, the group spent the first week learning about local

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Eighteen Canadian students, including four from Ottawa universities, visited Huawei’s facilities in China in May. PHOTO COURTESY HUAWEI

customs and visiting historic sites in the 3,000-year-old city. Yet with its modern skyscrapers and growing population of executives, Beijing didn’t feel as different from North American cities as the students thought it would. “Probably the thing that surprised me the most about China was how westernized it has become,” Mr. Shurepa said. “I kind of had this impression in my head … where it’s kind of different culturally, but Beijing especially, it actually seemed very, very similar to a larger city that you’d find in North America. Sure, they speak a different language, but a lot of them do speak English. I was kind of surprised how similar the Chinese are to us.” Kathleen Rozman, his classmate at Carleton, agreed. “I was definitely expecting a huge culture shock, but once I got there, it was different, but not as different as I thought it would be,” said the 21-year-old, who is entering her fourth year of studies in the fall. “I definitely see myself going back for sure.”

“Probably the thing that surprised me the most about China was how westernized it has become. I kind of had this impression in my head … where it’s kind of different culturally, but Beijing especially, it actually seemed very, very similar to a larger city that you’d find in North America.” – CARLETON UNIVERSITY ENGINEERING STUDENT CHRISTIAN SHUREPA

The students spent the second week of the excursion at Huawei’s headquarters in Shenzhen, a city in the southeastern province of Guangdong. The largest telecommunications equipment maker in the world with revenues of more than $46 billion US in 2014, Huawei is a leader in the development of 5G network technology. The company employs more than 160,000 people worldwide, including about 200 at its facility in Ottawa. The company said in 2013 its Ottawa

research centre will be at the forefront of next-generation wireless technology, which is expected to be at least 100 times faster than current 4G network speeds. Huawei has pledged to invest about $600 million US in 5G research by 2018. “I didn’t really realize how big of a company Huawei was,” Mr. Shurepa said. He and Ms. Rozman were joined by third-year University of Ottawa computer engineering students Etienne Dumont and Kaneez-Saba Shaik, who are both 23.

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ne Young World is an outstanding opportunity for your organization to invest in its next generation of leaders and develop corporate social responsibility programs that matter. That’s the message Ottawa Tourism wants to spread to Ottawa’s business community as it gears up to host this preeminent global forum for young leaders aged 18 to 30 in 2016. The event is expected to draw 1,500 delegates from 196 countries and inject $2 million into the local economy. But first, Ottawa, and Canada, must make a strong showing at this year’s Summit, taking place in Bangkok, Nov. 18-21, says Lesley Mackay, Director of Convention Sales at Ottawa Tourism.

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“This is a fantastic opportunity for Ottawa to showcase itself on the world stage alongside global CEOs, influencers and change makers,” said Antoine Pouliot, a One Young World Ambassador who served as Canada’s first Coordinating Ambassador in 2014. “Young leaders are at the centre of the transformation that’s taking place across Ottawa in terms of entrepreneurship, and cultural and civic engagement,” he added. “Companies in our city that tap into those values are seeing tremendous success and One Young World is the place where young leaders connect with the world’s leading corporations, social entrepreneurs and big thinkers to take action.”

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ou don’t often see the words developer and environmentalist in the same sentence. But when it comes to Jonathan Westeinde, there is no dichotomy. The CEO and co-founder of Ottawabased Windmill Development Group as well as a former recipient of OBJ’s Forty Under 40 award, Mr. Westeinde brings not only a passion for LEED Platinum buildings to his work, but a financial acumen to match. He pioneered the idea that condominiums in his LEED-certified developments might cost more to build but don’t have to be priced that way. 08 So how does he do it? Mr. Westeinde arranges loans to his future condominium corporations from a French lender. The loans are repaid

over seven years and cover the additional capital costs attributable to LEED certification. Higher construction costs are paid for in monthly condo fees, but some or all of those additional expenses are offset by the savings from operating more energy-efficient buildings. Consumers obviously like what they see. Windmill now has projects in Toronto (Union Lofts), Whitewater Village (in Foresters Falls, where Wilderness Tours is based), Ottawa (Cathedral Hill and The Eddy). Most important to the capital region is Zibi, a 37-acre, $1.5-billion brownfield development Windmill has launched in partnership with Toronto real estate company Dream. The project is situated at the old Domtar lands on the Ottawa

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River, partly in Ontario and partly in Quebec. “Zibi” means river in Algonquin, and since the site is along the Algonquin Trail and was part of the tribe’s traditional lands, the new community will have signage in three languages, English, French and Algonquin – another first. The development is Ottawa’s answer to Vancouver’s Granville Island, a shopping and entertainment destination and one of B.C.’s top tourist attractions. The difference is that Zibi will also have extensive housing options, from lowrise townhouses to highrise condo towers. When I walked the site with Mr. Westeinde in April, his enthusiasm for the project was palpable. The site is spectacular and the spring

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What do 10,000+ local business leaders know that you don’t? SUBSCRIBE TO OBJ’S E-MAIL NEWS ALERT AT OBJ.CA roaring of Chaudière Falls reminded me of how powerful and magical the Ottawa River is. How did he secure this unique site in the heart of a G8 capital? “We never get involved in a situation where highest price wins,” Mr. Westeinde, 46, said. “We are interested in talking to landowners who are looking out for a triple bottom line: profitability, environmental sustainability and societal gains. In other words, they are receptive to our approach, which brings higher total value. “One of our team members (Rodney Wilts) lives in Chelsea and has to take the Chaudière crossing to get to our office (in Wellington West). After riding his bike in to work one day, he told me to take a look at the Domtar lands, and we did.” To take on a project this size, Mr. Westeinde knew he would need a partner – one with patient capital, an oxymoron if ever there was one. But he found it in Toronto-based Dundee Real Estate Asset Management, more commonly known as Dream. Dream manages more than $14 billion worth of property in North America and Europe. It was one of the original partners in the development of Toronto’s Distillery Historic District, which opened in 2003 and is now a major arts, culture and entertainment destination.

“We never get involved in a situation where highest price wins. We are interested in talking to landowners who are looking out for a triple bottom line: profitability, environmental sustainability and societal gains.” – WINDMILL DEVELOPMENT GROUP CO-FOUNDER AND CEO JONATHAN WESTEINDE

“They were my first choice,” Mr. Westeinde said. “Not just because they could bring patient money, but because there was a cultural fit. From our first meeting with (Dream CEO) Michael Cooper to agreement was an unheard-of (for Canada) 30 days. They are a large entity, it’s true, but still very entrepreneurial, and somehow they match up well with our 40-person shop. “You know you have a good partner when it’s minus-25 (Celsius) on Michael’s first three visits, and yet he still wants to proceed,” he added with a smile. The partnership is 50-50, but there are incentives for Windmill that might allow it to do better than that. Mr. Westeinde is a family man with three daughters, ages 14, 13 and 9. In his spare time, he enjoys running marathons. He met his wife when he was studying in Dublin at Trinity College, where he received his MBA. She wasn’t a student, though – she was there on assignment with Corel.

“Her Corel expense account was a lot higher than a starving student’s,” he said with a laugh. “When she took me out to see a play at a local theatre, that was it. I knew I wanted to marry her.” Construction and real estate development is in Mr. Westeinde’s blood. His father John put him to work in construction at the family-owned firm – now part of Aecon Construction – when he was 12. He didn’t like it; he thought the business was too slow to adopt new technology. For a while, he wanted to be a marine biologist. But after reading a book called Natural Capitalism: Creating the Next Industrial Revolution by Paul Hawken, Amory Lovins and L. Hunter Lovins, he realized he could team up with his brother Jeff and create more value by bringing green tech to the real estate development industry. As he discovered, there’s green in being green. Windmill’s goal is to be the most environmentally friendly and sustainable

urban developer in Canada, which is like saying you want to be the fastest tortoise. There isn’t a lot of competition. I asked Mr. Westeinde about the NCC’s LeBreton Flats development. His answer was careful and circumspect. “Zibi will be well underway by the time the next phase of LeBreton proceeds, but we are big supporters of the balance of their lands being developed to basically fill in the hole in the doughnut,” he said. “If the Sens relocate there, that would be fantastic and would allow Ottawa to catch up to the demonstrated success of urban arenas in many other downtowns. LeBreton and Zibi were once the centre of industry and activity when Ottawa was a young city, and it’s vital that we both succeed in restoring the area.” Bruce M. Firestone is founder of the Ottawa Senators and a broker at Century 21 Explorer Realty. Follow him on Twitter @ProfBruce.

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Celebration of success Each year, OBJ and the Ottawa Chamber of Commerce choose 40 of the region’s top young business leaders and recognize them for their professional achievements, expertise and community involvement. On the following pages, readers will get a chance to meet this year’s recipients and learn a bit more about who they are and what drives them to constantly strive for greatness.

Jonathan Hughes, Assent Compliance Neil Kennelly, First Aid 4 U Martin Kratky-Katz, MicroMetrics Alice Lafferty, Canada Post Shawn Lamarche, Lamarche Electric Paul Lem, Spartan Bioscience Adam Mallory, QNX Stephan May, WelchGroup Consulting Jennifer McAndrew, Mastermind Events Derek Miller, Next Generation HKY & FIT Aydin Mirzaee, FluidReview by SurveyMonkey Joelle Parenteau, Epic Perks Natalie Raffoul, Clancy P.C. + Brion Raffoul Andrew Reeves, Linebox Studios Charles-Antoine Rozon, KPMG LLP Steve Schmalz, PCL Constructors Canada Denise Siele, Equal Voice Martin St-Onge, Perley-Robertson, Hill & McDougall LLP Jenna Sudds, Kanata North BIA Rebecca Trueman, Algonquin College Gordon Wadley, Dream Office REIT Brandon Waselnuk, Tattoo Hero

Steve Beauchesne, 39

CEO and co-founder, Beau’s All Natural Brewing

11 BIRTHPLACE: Newmarket COMPANY: We make, market and sell tasty, interesting, certified organic beer.

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Amy E. Yee, Nonlinear Creations

BIRTHPLACE: Stittsville COMPANY: General contracting EDUCATION: Bachelor of engineering (civil), Lakehead University (2003) CHARITABLE INVOLVEMENT: Carp Road Corridor BIA BIGGEST BIZ ACHIEVEMENT: Owning my own company at the age of 32. BIGGEST BIZ OBSTACLE: Dealing with buying out my partner. It was a huge learning curve. BIGGEST INFLUENCE: My father. He was great with dealing with people in the industry. He was very fair and kind. He was also a great father. BIGGEST LESSON LEARNED: To never get ahead of myself. Start from the bottom and work your way through one step at a time. FIRST JOB: Cleaning construction sites ADVICE I’D GIVE THE YOUNGER ME: I would have told myself to get more education in business/commerce. WHAT’S LEFT TO DO: I want to focus on raising my two daughters. Professionally, I would like to grow my company with the intent of making it more self-sufficient. FAVOURITE PASTIME: Spending time in the outdoors. I’M CURRENTLY READING: Rich Dad Poor Dad by Robert Kiyosaki and Sharon Lechter FAVOURITE MOVIE: Good Will Hunting FAVOURITE LOCAL PROFESSIONAL SPORTS TEAM: Ottawa Senators FAVOURITE LOCAL SUMMER EVENT: Canada Day YOU PURCHASED BAIRD CONSTRUCTION AFTER A VERY SUCCESSFUL RUN WITH FULLER CONSTRUCTION. WHY DID YOU WANT TO BE IN BUSINESS FOR YOURSELF? I always thought growing up that it was something I wanted to do. The opportunity was presented to me by Mr. Baird and I took it. I thought I was a little young at the time but jumped in with two feet and it’s turned out to be a great experience.

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BIRTHPLACE: Karachi, Pakistan COMPANY: OAK Computing enables businesses of all sizes to understand, influence and serve their customers. Our AirLoop platform creates a real-time communication between businesses and customers. EDUCATION: Bachelor of mathematics, Carleton University (2007) CHARITABLE INVOLVEMENT: South Nepean Muslim Community BIGGEST BIZ ACHIEVEMENT: Building OAK Computing to a strong 10-person team and more than 150 projects delivered. BIGGEST BIZ OBSTACLE: Being an immigrant to Canada, one the biggest challenges that I had to face was to adjust to the new reality of Canada. Luckily, I met some great mentors along my journey who helped make this transition easier. BIGGEST INFLUENCE: My dad. I learned from him the details of how to conduct business as well as how to achieve worklife balance. He was a hard-working individual and was always available to help his family and friends in whatever capacity he could. BIGGEST LESSON LEARNED: Always be honest and stand up for your principles. First job: Stock boy at a dollar store ADVICE I’D GIVE THE YOUNGER ME: Remember that life is not a dress rehearsal. Time is a luxury and it goes by fast. WHAT’S LEFT TO DO: I want to build companies that empower human growth and development and contribute from my success and experience to improve the living conditions of millions in Pakistan. And spend quality time with my friends and family. FAVOURITE PASTIME: Reading I’M CURRENTLY READING: The Visual Display of Quantitative Information by Edward Tufte FAVOURITE MOVIE: 3 Idiots FAVOURITE SONG: Aitebar by Vital Signs FAVOURITE LOCAL PROFESSIONAL SPORTS TEAM: Ottawa Senators FAVOURITE LOCAL SUMMER EVENT: Canada Day WHAT INSPIRES YOUR INTEREST IN MICRO-PHILANTHROPY AND THE SOCIAL WALLET PLATFORM? The community I volunteer in. We do a lot of fundraising in our community and it has inspired me. We can make technology for that. We’ve done cash-based fundraisers but there was potential to grow it much bigger and much faster.

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His experience with Telfer expanded Andy’s understanding of collaboration. He now recognizes the value of entering negotiations with the confidence that comes with having fully assessed the potential risks and benefits derived from a thorough analysis of data. In addition, he says, the program also teaches you how to use key tools to generate relevant data. “The Telfer Executive MBA program gives you the ability to understand a company from a strategic perspective through financial statements, trends, analyses and risks. This drives your comprehension and a well-informed deal is a smart deal.” He takes a different view of the negotiation process now since taking the program and he adds “One of the biggest things I learned in the program is knowing what is important to the other side of the negotiation table and the importance of reaching a mutually satisfactory agreement in the end.” Andy further adds, “Working in the team environment as part of the program, you can see how other people think, learn how a team works and how it deals with conflict. You are then able to appreciate varying perspectives that help to get a deal that works for both parties. That’s what it is all about.”

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Andy was a recipient of Ottawa Business Journal’s Top Forty under Forty 2014. He was recognized for his community service along with his business-related achievements. Andy emphasizes that corporate social responsibility is very much a part of the Telfer Executive MBA culture. “We put a huge emphasis on corporate social responsibility at Fine Touch Dental on making sure we are also benefiting our community. At Telfer Executive MBA, everything we learn and do in the program circles back to responsible leadership and corporate social responsibility. People think business is about making as much money as you can. That’s what capitalism is all about and not what good business is about. Responsible leadership and good business is about giving back.”

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Tim Beaulieu, 38 CFO, Maplesoft Group

BIRTHPLACE: Thunder Bay COMPANY: National provider of professional consulting services EDUCATION: Graduate degree specializing in accounting, Université du Québec en Outaouais (2002) CHARITABLE INVOLVEMENT: Ottawa Regional Cancer Foundation BIGGEST BIZ ACHIEVEMENT: Successfully negotiating the sale of one of our major lines of business, which represented more than $40 million of annual revenue.

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BIRTHPLACE: Bathurst, N.B. COMPANY: Retail EDUCATION: Executive MBA, Queen’s University (2011) CHARITABLE INVOLVEMENT: Tunis Shriners BIGGEST BIZ ACHIEVEMENT: Growing others into leadership roles. BIGGEST BIZ OBSTACLE: Becoming an effective leader. BIGGEST INFLUENCE: My Grammie Glendenning. The kindest, most caring, most forgiving person I know. She taught

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me how a good person carries oneself. BIGGEST LESSON LEARNED: Don’t underestimate the emotions involved in business, and how emotions can cause good, smart people to make bad choices. FIRST JOB: Mowing lawns ADVICE I’D GIVE THE YOUNGER ME: Those who say you can’t do not matter, so don’t let them bother you. Do not get frustrated, stay patient and work away. WHAT’S LEFT TO DO: Another child or two; be a good father and husband. Get my pilot’s licence perhaps. On the professional side, continue to learn and grow. I am just getting started and have lots more to learn. FAVOURITE PASTIME: Spending time with friends/family I’M CURRENTLY READING: On Becoming Baby Wise by Anne Marie Ezzo FAVOURITE MOVIE: The Shawshank Redemption FAVOURITE SONG: Captain Fantastic and the Brown Dirt Cowboy by Elton John FAVOURITE LOCAL PROFESSIONAL SPORTS TEAM: Ottawa Senators FAVOURITE LOCAL SUMMER EVENT: CityFolk YOU’VE BEEN INVOLVED WITH DUCKS UNLIMITED CANADA FOR MORE THAN A DECADE. WHERE DOES YOUR INTEREST IN CONSERVATION COME

Yanick Brule, 39 President, Aqua Drain

BIRTHPLACE: Ottawa COMPANY: We offer 24-hour emergency plumbing and drain cleaning. EDUCATION: Business management and plumbing diploma from Algonquin College CHARITABLE INVOLVEMENT: Ottawa Construction Association BIGGEST BIZ ACHIEVEMENT: In 2014, my company was named to the PROFIT 500 list. Aqua Drain was ranked No. 144 of the 500 companies nominated. BIGGEST BIZ OBSTACLE: My company grew too quickly. It’s very challenging to purchase new equipment, obtain financing and hire qualified staff while maintaining the best customer service. BIGGEST INFLUENCE: My uncle. I was impressed by his dedication to his work and what he has achieved. He built a company from scratch and today it’s one of the biggest in his trade. BIGGEST LESSON LEARNED: To plan ahead and make sure you have a good written business plan years in advance and follow it closely to ensure your goals will be achieved. FIRST JOB: Cook at McDonald’s ADVICE I’D GIVE THE YOUNGER ME: Starting your own company requires hard work. Sometimes you’ll feel like giving up or quitting but don’t. Keep a positive attitude and give 100 per cent every single day. WHAT’S LEFT TO DO: In my personal life, having kids. In my career, I feel I’m just starting. One day I will franchise and will have locations in all major cities in Canada and the United States. FAVOURITE PASTIMES: Camping and hockey FAVOURITE MOVIE: Point Break FAVOURITE SONG: Blame it on the Rain by Milli Vanilli FAVOURITE LOCAL PROFESSIONAL SPORTS TEAM: Ottawa Senators FAVOURITE LOCAL SUMMER EVENT: Canada Day YOU’RE A FORMER JUNIOR HOCKEY PLAYER AND HAVE VOLUNTEERED A LOT OF YOUR TIME COACHING YOUTH HOCKEY. WHY DO YOU FEEL

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BIGGEST BIZ OBSTACLE: Finding the appropriate balance between personal and work life. BIGGEST INFLUENCE: My father, due to his entrepreneurship and belief that if you work hard and believe in yourself you will be successful in life. FIRST JOB: Dishwasher at a restaurant ADVICE I’D GIVE THE YOUNGER ME: Believe in yourself and work hard at building and maintaining strong relationships. WHAT’S LEFT TO DO: Travel around the world with my wife. Becoming shareholder/owner of company. FAVOURITE PASTIME: Mountain biking FAVOURITE LOCAL PROFESSIONAL SPORTS TEAM: Ottawa Senators FAVOURITE LOCAL SUMMER EVENT: Canada Day YOU’VE PLAYED SIGNIFICANT ROLES WITH THE OTTAWA REGIONAL CANCER FOUNDATION. WHAT IS YOUR MOTIVATION? So many people are affected by cancer and for me it was important to be able to give back locally and I thought the Ottawa Regional Cancer Foundation was a perfect platform to do that.

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FROM? It stems from when I was a little boy in northern New Brunswick. We spent a lot of time outdoors so I got to have a real appreciation for nature and I went to school at the University of New Brunswick in Fredericton and took forestry and environmental sciences. I just wanted to pay it forward.

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FIRST JOB: Custodian at the local church EDUCATION: Bachelor of commerce, Ryerson University (1999); QuantumShift, Ivey Business School (2014) CHARITABLE INVOLVEMENT: Operation Come Home BIGGEST BIZ ACHIEVEMENT: Creating a dynamic, unconventional business and bringing my friends and family along for the ride. By involving so much of my family in this project, I feel like this is both a personal and professional achievement. BIGGEST BIZ OBSTACLE: I am most proud that I was able to get the brewery off the ground and create a business model around having high ideals and ethics and proving that doing the right thing is also the best way to maximize long-term success. BIGGEST INFLUENCE: My dad. He has always conducted himself with the highest ethics and has always chosen the high road. In starting the brewery with him, he was always there to be a sounding board, a confidante, and a friend who believed in me. BIGGEST LESSON LEARNED: To believe in my convictions. Our first batch of beer ever got partially frozen due to an incorrectly installed valve. What remained became super-concentrated and very strong in flavour and alcohol. After some debate within the team, I decided we should release this beer. It went on to win the ‘Best Beer at the Festival’ award at the 2006 Golden Tap Awards. ADVICE I’D GIVE THE YOUNGER ME: Get ready for a wild adventure, because things are going to get crazy! WHAT’S LEFT TO DO: I’m not short on ambition. The to-do list includes philanthropic, artistic and business ventures. FAVOURITE PASTIME: Playing music. I’M CURRENTLY READING: The Sun Also Rises by Ernest Hemingway FAVOURITE MOVIE: Little Shop of Horrors FAVOURITE SONG: Bitchin’ Camaro by The Dead Milkmen FAVOURITE LOCAL PROFESSIONAL SPORTS TEAM: Ottawa RedBlacks FAVOURITE LOCAL SUMMER EVENT: Ottawa Jazz Festival YOU’VE RAISED MORE THAN $750,000 FOR COMMUNITY GROUPS THROUGH VARIOUS INITIATIVES. WHAT INSPIRES THAT DESIRE TO HELP OTHERS? The brewery in ancient times was one of the two real pillars of a community. I feel that craft brewing in general is a return to how things used to be. To me it would be disingenuous to say to my customers, ‘You should embrace me because I’m local’ if I don’t turn around and embrace my community

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IT’S IMPORTANT TO GUIDE YOUNG PLAYERS? I just love the sport. Especially for young kids growing up, I think it’s good to help them out. It keeps them out of trouble too. It did help me out in my life so I like to help kids out and support them, sponsor them for anything related to hockey.

Greg Burwell, 38 CTO, Fusebill

BIRTHPLACE: Ottawa COMPANY: Subscription billing and management software EDUCATION: Computer technology (1997) CHARITABLE INVOLVEMENT: HOPE Volleyball BIGGEST BIZ ACHIEVEMENT: Starting Fusebill was a huge achievement, but my biggest business achievement is yet to come. BIGGEST BIZ OBSTACLE: Raising money for a startup. BIGGEST INFLUENCE: My mother. She

taught me at a very young age that things don’t always go your way and life can be hard, but if you work hard and stay focused success will follow. FIRST JOB: Dishwasher FAVOURITE PASTIME: Going to the gym. I’M CURRENTLY READING: The Virgin Way by Richard Branson FAVOURITE MOVIE: Gladiator FAVOURITE SONG: Anything by Robin Schulz FAVOURITE LOCAL PROFESSIONAL SPORTS TEAM: Ottawa Senators FAVOURITE LOCAL SUMMER EVENT: Bluesfest YOUR INVOLVEMENT IN THE RELAY FOR LIFE AND HOPE VOLLEYBALL TOURNAMENT SUGGESTS A PASSION FOR BOTH FUNDRAISING AND SPORT. WHAT INSPIRES THAT PASSION? I’ve always been very competitive. That’s where the sport comes in. Last year we were in the competitive division of HOPE. It was very fun and challenging. We like to make raising money competitive as well. We find we have a lot more success with raising money that way. We like to enjoy it from a game perspective as well as from a fundraising perspective.

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Roberto Campagna, 37 President, Roca Homes

BIRTHPLACE: Ottawa COMPANY: Luxury homebuilder/real estate developer EDUCATION: Bachelor of international business, Carleton University (2000) CHARITABLE INVOLVEMENT: Habitat for Humanity BIGGEST BIZ ACHIEVEMENT: Creating, establishing and growing our brand for exclusive custom homes in Ottawa. BIGGEST BIZ OBSTACLE: Our first sale. BIGGEST INFLUENCE: My father. He led by example with his work ethic, loyalty and honesty. BIGGEST LESSON LEARNED: The journey, and what we learn along the way, is more important than the result. FIRST JOB: Dishwasher at a restaurant Advice I’d give the younger me: Take more time for yourself outside of your career. WHAT’S LEFT TO DO: On the personal side,

get into exceptional shape. Professionally, to seek new market opportunities. FAVOURITE PASTIME: Golf FAVOURITE MOVIE: The Shawshank Redemption FAVOURITE SONG: Beautiful Day by U2 FAVOURITE LOCAL PROFESSIONAL SPORTS TEAM: Ottawa Senators FAVOURITE LOCAL SUMMER EVENT: Bluesfest WHAT IS YOUR MOTIVATION FOR GIVING YOUR TIME TO HABITAT FOR HUMANITY? Since it is an organization that is responsible for housing families in need, I thought it was a perfect fit based on my skill set and background. It was an obvious way for me to contribute to the community and give back.

Ian Capstick, 35 Managing partner, MediaStyle

BIRTHPLACE: CFB Lahr, Germany COMPANY: We are a progressive public affairs agency.

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5.4% Education and training

WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING BEST DESCRIBES THE INDUSTRY YOU WORK IN?

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10.8% Construction

5.4% Hospitality and tourism

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WHAT DID YOU GAIN AS A PARTICIPANT IN THE FORUM FOR YOUNG CANADIANS AND WHY DO YOU CONTINUE TO BE INVOLVED? I discovered my passion and love for democracy. I discovered that I could be taken seriously on Parliament Hill. What I love doing now as a board member interacting with youth is to share the fact that it wasn’t but three months after I left that particular program that I was back on Parliament Hill working again. It was absolutely an incredible experience that can’t be replicated anywhere else.

Ian M. Charlebois, 28 Owner, chairman, CEO and broker of record, RE/MAX Citywide Realty

Partner, Gowling Lafleur Henderson LLP

BIRTHPLACE: Ottawa COMPANY: Gowlings is a leading, fullservice international law firm. EDUCATION: Bachelor of laws, University of Ottawa (2003) CHARITABLE INVOLVEMENT: National Capital Division Freestyle Ski Association. BIGGEST BIZ ACHIEVEMENT: Developing and growing a large and successful intellectual property legal practice. BIGGEST BIZ OBSTACLE: Through flexible billing arrangements, recognized expertise in IP law and being responsive to clients’ needs, I have grown my legal practice in the face of competition by delivering value to clients of all sizes. BIGGEST INFLUENCE: Christopher Van Barr, the senior partner in my litigation group at Gowlings. He is a role model in terms of his legal expertise, client service standards and work-life balance. BIGGEST LESSON LEARNED: Treat others how you would like to be treated. Treating others with respect and dignity is not only good for you and your own personal well-being, but it also advances your client’s case better than behaviour lacking in civility. FIRST JOB: Soccer referee. ADVICE I’D GIVE THE YOUNGER ME: Success takes a lot of hard work, but if you find something you enjoy and are passionate about, the hard work will come naturally. WHAT’S LEFT TO DO: Professionally, I intend to continue to grow my practice in the same way other senior partners in our firm have done before me. Personally, spending time with family and pursuing my sports are top priorities. FAVOURITE PASTIME: Downhill skiing and surfing I’M CURRENTLY READING: SuperFreakonomics by Stephen J. Dubner and Steven D. Levitt FAVOURITE MOVIE: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly FAVOURITE LOCAL PROFESSIONAL SPORTS TEAM: Ottawa Senators FAVOURITE LOCAL SUMMER EVENT: Canada Day YOU RAISED FUNDS FOR THE SPECIAL OLYMPICS BY LEADING A GOWLINGS MOTIONBALL TEAM. WHAT DO THE

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BIRTHPLACE: Ottawa COMPANY: Real estate EDUCATION: Real estate broker course at OREA Real Estate College, Toronto (2011) CHARITABLE INVOLVEMENT: RE/MAX Citywide Realtor Relief Fund BIGGEST BIZ ACHIEVEMENT: Being one of the youngest RE/MAX franchise broker/ owners in the world at the age of 25. BIGGEST BIZ OBSTACLE: The challenge of starting a career in the midst of a recession, where the average age of professionals is 54 and I was 22, was difficult. I overcame this by developing sales expertise and knowledge of the and directly impacting prospective clients.

BIGGEST INFLUENCE: My family, coach/ mentor, realtors, leadership team and support staff I work alongside every day. I am blessed to go to work with entrepreneurs and be surrounded by people who want to do more. BIGGEST LESSON LEARNED: Learning to look in the mirror when things go right or wrong. Unfortunately, there is nobody else to blame for where you are today. FIRST JOB: Club cleaner at Camelot Golf and Country Club ADVICE I’D GIVE THE YOUNGER ME: Building something out of nothing is not for the faint-hearted. Be prepared for the ups and downs in business; there is nothing like risking everything, all the time. WHAT’S LEFT TO DO: Just getting started. Excited to see where I end up and the journey I will be on to get there. FAVOURITE PASTIME: Golfing I’M CURRENTLY READING: Rookie Smarts by Liz Wiseman FAVOURITE MOVIE: Rudy FAVOURITE SONG: Live Like You Were Dying by Tim McGraw FAVOURITE LOCAL PROFESSIONAL SPORTS TEAM: Ottawa Senators FAVOURITE LOCAL SUMMER EVENT: Canada Day YOUR COMMUNITY WORK IS VERY STUDENT-FOCUSED. WHY IS THAT? I believe that their education is important. I believe that if we invest in them they’ll follow suit. YOU WERE ONE OF THE YOUNGEST PEOPLE TO OPEN A RE/MAX FRANCHISE. DID YOUR AGE EVER PRESENT A CHALLENGE TO BEING

Michael Crichton, 38

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CHARITABLE INVOLVEMENT: Forum for Young Canadians BIGGEST BIZ ACHIEVEMENT: Founding MediaStyle and having it certified as a B Corp. We’re proud of our triple bottom line and strive to be a democratic business. BIGGEST BIZ OBSTACLE: Politics and public affairs can sometimes be an old boys’ club. I’ve worked hard to earn the trust of journalists, thought-leaders and politicians who don’t always agree with my point of view. BIGGEST INFLUENCE: Jack Layton taught me more than any other person I’ve ever worked with. His openness to new ways of doing business and politics will forever be with me. BIGGEST LESSON LEARNED: It’s important to learn the skills of business. In the firm’s first years I was bad at admitting to myself when I needed to learn. I learned through some painful management mistakes that failure can create the conditions for success, but only if you can listen to the voices you least want to hear. FIRST JOB: Day camp leader ADVICE I’D GIVE THE YOUNGER ME: Just keep doing exactly what you’re doing. It’s all making you the person you’re going to be. WHAT’S LEFT TO DO: Everything I haven’t tried at least once. FAVOURITE PASTIME: Reading I’M CURRENTLY READING: Impact by Al Etmanski FAVOURITE MOVIE: Batman Returns FAVOURITE LOCAL PROFESSIONAL SPORTS TEAM: Ottawa Fury FC. FAVOURITE LOCAL SUMMER EVENT: Canada Day

ACCEPTED BY YOUR PEERS? Age is simply a number, so I felt comfortable with what I was doing and I was continually learning.

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SPECIAL OLYMPICS MEAN TO YOU? It was a really meaningful event to take part in because I got to have a day of sport with some Special Olympians and I know for them it was extremely meaningful and fun to play sports with a variety of people in the community. Seeing how much they enjoyed the day was really special.

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BIRTHPLACE: Ottawa COMPANY: Banquet facility, pub, smoothies EDUCATION: MBA, Columbia University (2009) CHARITABLE INVOLVEMENT: Lago supports a number of charities. BIGGEST BIZ ACHIEVEMENT: It would be a tossup between expanding to seven Booster Juice franchises from one and successfully implementing a brand new concept at Lago. BIGGEST BIZ OBSTACLE: Learning to not try to do everything. It’s much better to surround yourself with people with complementary skill sets and focus on what counts. BIGGEST INFLUENCE: My parents always worked tirelessly and had their own side projects. When I was young, my father once said, ‘Buying property can be as easy as buying candy.’ An easy way to explain managing property and leverage to an eight-year-old. It stuck. BIGGEST LESSON LEARNED: In order to grow, you have to change. My colleague once said that to me. FIRST JOB: Cashier at A&W ADVICE I’D GIVE THE YOUNGER ME: Execution is a huge part of success. There are many good ideas, but owning one, pushing it forward, overcoming obstacles and seeing it to fruition is the hard part. FAVOURITE PASTIME: The gym I’M CURRENTLY READING: Onward by Howard Schultz and Joanne Gordon FAVOURITE MOVIE: Wall Street FAVOURITE SONG: That’s My Kind of Night by Luke Bryan FAVOURITE LOCAL PROFESSIONAL SPORTS TEAM: Ottawa RedBlacks FAVOURITE LOCAL SUMMER EVENT: Bluesfest ONE WAY YOU’VE GIVEN BACK TO THE COMMUNITY IS BY HOSTING A FREE NEW YEAR’S DAY MEAL FOR THE HOMELESS AT HOOLEY’S PUB. WHAT

MOTIVATES YOU TO DO THIS? I feel there’s a lot going on at Christmas time at churches and other community centres. New Year’s Day is still freezing and everything’s so focused on the end of December. There was nothing in January, so I just thought that might be a good day to do something.

Andrew Emmans, 32

President and director of sales and marketing, Corporate Housing Interiors

BIRTHPLACE: Lindsay COMPANY: We provide a turnkey solution for the corporate housing and hospitality industry as it relates to the interior fit-ups such as furnishings, decor, electronics, housewares, amenity items, linens, guest supplies, towels and more. EDUCATION: Bachelor of arts in law and sociology, Carleton University CHARITABLE INVOLVEMENT: Children’s Aid Foundation BIGGEST BIZ ACHIEVEMENT: I would have to say building this business with my partners, Tyler Dren and Dylan MacNamara, as we exceeded our goals year over year and really surprised ourselves immensely each quarter with this newer venture. BIGGEST BIZ OBSTACLE: Work-life balance. As soon as I managed to get a balance going (which took a long time and a lot of sacrifice) and put family as my first priority, I was able to be more efficient with my time, be healthier and enjoy life and business on an entirely different level. BIGGEST INFLUENCE: My business partners are incredible and they have been the biggest influences on me, but also my parents, my in-laws, my sister and of course my incredible wife. I will say, however, that my father-in-law has been a huge influence on our business on a mentoring level. My mom always told me you have to love what you do and if you don’t, do something else. BIGGEST LESSON LEARNED: Don’t burn yourself out. Don’t be a candle burning at both ends. Put family first and make sure to exercise and eat healthy. If you have those things down, no obstacle in business can stand in your way. FIRST JOB: Selling lemonade out front of my house and pushing my lawnmower around town to make a few bucks. ADVICE I’D GIVE THE YOUNGER ME: Work hard. Stay focused. Don’t hang out with poison people; they will only bring you down. Don’t be afraid to fail. Make family a

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priority. Go outside. Exercise. Have fun and live life to its fullest. WHAT’S LEFT TO DO: There is a lot more to do. Maybe start a few more companies. Start a family with my wife. Travel a bit more. FAVOURITE PASTIME: Salmon fishing I’M CURRENTLY READING: Bill and Dave: How Hewlett and Packard Built the World’s Greatest Company by Michael S. Malone FAVOURITE MOVIE: Forrest Gump FAVOURITE SONG: It Did by Brad Paisley FAVOURITE LOCAL PROFESSIONAL SPORTS TEAM: Ottawa Senators FAVOURITE LOCAL SUMMER EVENT: Canada Day DESCRIBE THE ROLE YOU’VE TAKEN ON AT THE CHILDREN’S AID FOUNDATION AND YOUR MOTIVATION FOR DOING SO: We’ve started collaborating with them on the corporate housing side. We started a committee within the Corporate Housing Providers Association. I’m leading that committee and what we’re doing is essentially bringing together everybody from our industry and asking them to roll up their sleeves, get involved and also donate gently used furnishings from their corporate suites.

We’re taking youth in need and furnishing the apartments they’re given. We’re prepping them for business or work life.

Brittany Forsyth, 28

Vice-president of human relations, Shopify

BIRTHPLACE: Saskatoon, Sask. COMPANY: A commerce cloud-based platform allowing merchants to sell everywhere. EDUCATION: Bachelor of commerce, Carleton University (2009) CHARITABLE INVOLVEMENT: Ladies Learning Code BIGGEST BIZ ACHIEVEMENT: Building out the HR function and process at Shopify from the ground up. Since joining, I’ve been able to build an amazing team that was essential to growing Shopify’s talent with a focus on culture. BIGGEST BIZ OBSTACLE: Being that Shopify is my first and only role in HR, I had to learn everything on the job. Early on in my career, I engaged an HR coach. Linda

was essential in mentoring and coaching me throughout the early stages of my career. BIGGEST INFLUENCE: My parents. They taught me what hard work and drive could accomplish and, more important, that work could and should be fun. BIGGEST LESSON LEARNED: We’re all just regular people doing different jobs. No matter what the title says, we all have our own strengths and weaknesses. FIRST JOB: Dairy Queen ADVICE I’D GIVE THE YOUNGER ME: Understand that there is always something to learn. WHAT’S LEFT TO DO: I hope to continue to learn and develop in all aspects of my life, whether that’s learning how to become a photographer or doubling Shopify and all the implications that has on the company and HR. FAVOURITE PASTIME: Being creative and spending time with my family and friends. I’M CURRENTLY READING: Work Rules by Laszlo Bock FAVOURITE MOVIE: Practical Magic FAVOURITE SONG: Sail Away by David Gray FAVOURITE LOCAL PROFESSIONAL SPORTS TEAM: Ottawa Senators

FAVOURITE LOCAL SUMMER EVENT: Bluesfest WHY DO YOU SUPPORT LADIES LEARNING CODE? For myself and for Shopify, it’s so important we support women in technology. We do a lot of different initiatives to try and get more women in the tech industry and in technical roles, and Ladies Learning Code is one of them.

Pat Gilbert, 29

Director of business development and sales, OPIN Software

BIRTHPLACE: Sudbury COMPANY: We build enterprise Drupalbased websites and web applications. EDUCATION: Bachelor of arts, University of Ottawa CHARITABLE INVOLVEMENT: Ottawa Drupal Association and Lung Cancer Canada BIGGEST BIZ ACHIEVEMENT: Helping grow OPIN Software from two guys with zero clients and zero revenue to a company

CONGRATULATIONS to Steve Schmalz, Operations Manager on being named one of Ottawa Business Journal’s “Forty Under 40” from your colleagues at PCL family of companies!

Steve is a construction leader who is passionate about the construction industry and our people. As part of his operations initiatives Steve has been instrumental in providing mentoring and leadership to many colleagues in varying roles, from field engineer to construction manager levels within our company.

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of more than 32 employees and a bottom line of $2.7 million in annual revenues in only three-and-a-half years. BIGGEST BIZ OBSTACLE: We call it “crossing the chasm,” meaning having to get over that huge pitfall between a startup bootstrapped company to finally becoming a sustainable and profitable small to medium business. BIGGEST INFLUENCE: Our CEO and president Chris Smith. His vision guided us to become the successful company that we are now and his entrepreneurial risk encouraged me to take that same risk with him. BIGGEST LESSON LEARNED: Don’t give up. Hard work, commitment, dedication and drive will always pay off. Having to commit to growing a company with no money and just an idea, pushing through all the adversity we faced, the ups and downs, the failures and finally the successes. FIRST JOB: Paperboy ADVICE I’D GIVE THE YOUNGER ME: Focus on business and sales education (both academic and real world) because that’s what you are good at, and ignore the thoughts of becoming a detective, sniper or CSI investigator. WHAT’S LEFT TO DO: Professionally, I want to further the growth of the company and have it become one of Canada’s top companies by expanding the business to multiple markets and introducing new offerings. I also would like to increase my professional development and expertise in my field. As for my personal life, I want to continue travelling the world and perhaps one day get married and have kids, but for now I am focused on my career and my company. FAVOURITE PASTIME: Hockey I’M CURRENTLY READING: The Challenger Sale by Matthew Dixon and Brent Adamson FAVOURITE MOVIE: Gladiator or Scarface FAVOURITE SONG: Everlong by Foo Fighters FAVOURITE LOCAL PROFESSIONAL SPORTS TEAM: Ottawa Senators FAVOURITE LOCAL SUMMER EVENT: Bluesfest YOU WERE INSTRUMENTAL IN FOUNDING THE OTTAWA DRUPAL ASSOCIATION. WHY DO YOU FEEL IT’S A WORTHWHILE INITIATIVE? Myself along with a few colleagues decided that it would be worthwhile because it is a new technology and it is on the rise. We knew it would need a voice in the Ottawa community. And we needed to drive the initiative and get the word out. In the U.S. it’s actually huge and in Canada it’s not so big and we needed to really prime that and get the focus going here in Ottawa.

Marie-Claire Holland, 38 Physiotherapist, owner, Santé Universelle

BIRTHPLACE: Fredericton, N.B. COMPANY: A multidisciplinary team of physiotherapists, kinesiologists, massage therapists, nutritionists and physicians. EDUCATION: Bachelor of science in physiotherapy, Université de Montréal (2000) CHARITABLE INVOLVEMENT: Concussion advocacy BIGGEST BIZ ACHIEVEMENT: Establishing a high-performance gym and athlete development program. BIGGEST BIZ OBSTACLE: Gatineau physiotherapy clinics in general have a challenge in competing with pay offered by Ottawa clinics. I have overcome this challenge through emphasizing quality treatment where the physiotherapist spends more time with the client, creating a respectful environment for staff. BIGGEST LESSON LEARNED: Change is inevitable so you must adapt, create and innovate. FIRST JOB: Cleaning my father’s construction office, including the men’s toilets, for $4.25 an hour! ADVICE I’D GIVE THE YOUNGER ME: Take more business classes at university! WHAT’S LEFT TO DO: I hope that the government sees the help that other health-care workers can give to the health

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system. Having physiotherapists in schools and emergency rooms is a start. Teaching people how to move better will empower them to move more and with less pain. FAVOURITE PASTIME: Spending time with my family and learning. FAVOURITE SONG: Running to Stand Still by U2 FAVOURITE LOCAL PROFESSIONAL SPORTS TEAM: Ottawa Fury FC FAVOURITE LOCAL SUMMER EVENT: Bluesfest YOU’VE BEEN A VOLUNTEER WITH

Ottawa’s biggest and best celebration of entrepreneurship BOTH THE FRANCOPHONIE AND OLYMPIC GAMES. WHAT HAVE THOSE EXPERIENCES TAUGHT YOU? It gives me the opportunity to work with other people who have the passion I have to work with athletes and help them. It’s really shown me that you can achieve great things working together as a team without always having to be in the forefront.

Jonathan Hughes, 31 Sales director, Assent Compliance

BIRTHPLACE: Ottawa COMPANY: SaaS compliance management EDUCATION: Higher National Diploma, Canterbury College CHARITABLE INVOLVEMENT: Ottawa Regional Cancer Foundation BIGGEST BIZ ACHIEVEMENT: Being asked to provide feedback to the Securities and Exchange Commission on the Conflict Minerals Law, which affects millions in central Africa. BIGGEST BIZ OBSTACLE: Changing our approach as we went from a small upstart to market space leaders. FIRST JOB: Baseball umpire ADVICE I’D GIVE THE YOUNGER ME: You’re going to be so much better looking in 10 years. WHAT’S LEFT TO DO: Raising my daughter and continuing to help grow

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Assent Compliance. FAVOURITE PASTIME: Does Netflix count? I’M CURRENTLY READING: The Sales Acceleration Formula by Mark Roberge FAVOURITE LOCAL PROFESSIONAL SPORTS TEAM: Ottawa Senators FAVOURITE LOCAL SUMMER EVENT: Canada Day WHAT INSPIRES YOUR WORK WITH FIGHT FOR THE CURE? Like so many other people, my family has been affected by cancer; my father had cancer. So that’s

an inspiration to do something to try and effect change.

Neil Kennelly, 39 President and CEO, First Aid 4U

BIRTHPLACE: Ottawa COMPANY: We offer first aid, CPR and safety training and supplies. EDUCATION: Honours bachelor of science in human kinetics, University of Ottawa (2001) CHARITABLE INVOLVEMENT: Canadian Red Cross BIGGEST BIZ ACHIEVEMENT: Being recognized as Ontario’s top Canadian Red Cross first aid training partner. BIGGEST BIZ OBSTACLE: In 2011, just shy of two years in business, my house (and head office at the time) was destroyed by fire. My wife was seven months pregnant with our second child and we had just committed to opening two new training facilities. It was a huge challenge to balance the demands of a growing business and family during the rebuilding process. BIGGEST INFLUENCE: I would have to say my dad. He was the type of guy who would treat a warehouse worker or service person with the same respect as he would a CEO. He truly took pride in his work and knew the value of providing exceptional customer service. BIGGEST LESSON LEARNED: After our fire, we realized we really had no emergency backup plan. We were very lucky to have saved a computer and some other important documents. Otherwise, it would have been much worse. We now have every procedure and document accessible from our cloud-based system and we can also reroute all phone lines in minutes so any of our staff could work remotely if necessary. FIRST JOB: Busboy ADVICE I’D GIVE THE YOUNGER ME: Learn to delegate sooner. Get out and travel. WHAT’S LEFT TO DO: Personally, I would like to see more of the world. I have yet to travel to Europe, Asia or Australia. Professionally, I would like to continue our expansion throughout Canada. We would like to be a national company with a presence in each province. FAVOURITE PASTIME: Coaching or simply watching my kids play sports. I’M CURRENTLY READING: Think Like a Freak by Steven D. Levitt and Stephen J. Dubner FAVOURITE MOVIE: Tombstone FAVOURITE SONG: Sultans of Swing by Dire Straits FAVOURITE LOCAL PROFESSIONAL

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SPORTS TEAM: Ottawa Senators FAVOURITE LOCAL SUMMER EVENT: Bluesfest YOU’VE INITIATED SEVERAL INTERNAL FUNDRAISING CAMPAIGNS AT FIRST AID 4U AND GIVE BACK TO THE COMMUNITY IN MANY OTHER WAYS AS WELL. WHY DO YOU FEEL THESE THINGS ARE IMPORTANT? We’ve actually partnered with the Canadian Red Cross; we provide their program. A portion of the payment for every course that someone takes with us goes directly to the Red Cross to help fund initiatives in our community and around the world. It’s something we’re really proud of and something people can feel good about when they decide to make use of our services.

Martin Krátký-Katz, 29 Co-founder and former co-CEO, MicroMetrics

BIRTHPLACE: Montreal COMPANY: We make customer feedback software for retail stores and restaurants. EDUCATION: Honours bachelor of arts

in Russian, concentration in German, University of Ottawa (2008), graduated summa cum laude CHARITABLE INVOLVEMENT: ConnectOTT BIGGEST BIZ ACHIEVEMENT: Landing a pilot contract with Chapters/Indigo, from initial contact to verbal agreement, in less than four days. BIGGEST BIZ OBSTACLE: Until I was 22, 23, I had crippling social anxiety. I had trouble even calling for pizza, because I would get so nervous at the prospect of talking to a stranger on the phone. BIGGEST INFLUENCE: Aydin Mirzaee, my mentor and boss while I worked at Fluidware. BIGGEST LESSON LEARNED: Successful people are usually quite approachable, as long as you understand how to establish a personal connection and aren’t just out to get something from them. FIRST JOB: Forklift driver at a Mermaid Pools warehouse. ADVICE I’D GIVE THE YOUNGER ME: It doesn’t matter how inherently bad you are at something, if you do it a lot, you’ll get better at it. Also, lay off the video games sooner. WHAT’S LEFT TO DO: Found a $1-billion startup and go to space. FAVOURITE PASTIME: Mentoring young entrepreneurs.

CONGRATULATIONS! to Shawn Lamarche a 2015 Forty Under 40 recipient.

Shawn is the leader of Lamarche Electric. The team lives by its values of commitment, integrity and reliability. They are passionate about construction, and confidently stand by their people while being committed to client service excellence.

Ottawa’s biggest and best celebration of entrepreneurship I’M CURRENTLY READING: I don’t read books. FAVOURITE SONG: Anything by Firebeatz. FAVOURITE LOCAL PROFESSIONAL SPORTS TEAM: Ottawa Senators FAVOURITE LOCAL SUMMER EVENT: Canada Day YOU LANDED A MEETING WITH INDIGO CEO HEATHER REISMAN WITH AN UNSOLICITED E-MAIL. HOW DID YOU WIN HER OVER? I knew there were a few things we had in common, so I made sure I touched on those points. She replied in 10 minutes, and three days later we went into her office. I didn’t focus too much on trying to sell her anything. I just tried to tell her our story and, by the end of that one-hour meeting, we had a pilot with Chapters.

Alice Lafferty, 39 GM of enterprise marketing, Canada Post

BIRTHPLACE: Ottawa COMPANY: Delivers parcels and mail to Canadians across the country. EDUCATION: MBA, Carnegie Mellon

University (2001); bachelor of commerce, Queen’s University (1998) CHARITABLE INVOLVEMENT: Board of directors for Dovercourt Recreation Association BIGGEST BIZ ACHIEVEMENT: Launching the permanent stamp at Canada Post in 2007. BIGGEST BIZ OBSTACLE: Finding the right balance in life and learning what makes me successful. I’ve also realized I’m not fulfilled by work alone. It took living in several cities to truly appreciate the lifestyle in Ottawa; a 10-minute commute, sports and hobbies every evening, outdoors every weekend. That’s what rounds out life for me. BIGGEST INFLUENCE: My family. My father recently received the Order of Canada, my mother was a director general in government and my sister previously received the Forty Under 40 award. They are an excellent sounding board and have given me advice and motivation throughout my career. BIGGEST LESSON LEARNED: Working in a large organization with a broad network, integrity and values is incredibly important. To me, this means making recommendations and decisions for the good of the organization overall, not just

Congratulations! The Partners and staff at Perley-Robertson, Hill & McDougall LLP/s.r.l. would like to congratulate Martin St-Onge on being honoured as a recipient of the Ottawa Business Journal/Ottawa Chamber of Commerce Forty Under 40 Award. Marty has been a lawyer with the firm since 2003 and joined the firm’s Partnership in 2013. Marty practices primarily in the area of commercial real estate with a focus on secured lending.

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my team. It means being honest and open, and doing what I believe is right. FIRST JOB: Telefundraising for the Ottawa Humane Society. ADVICE I’D GIVE THE YOUNGER ME: Enjoy the moment and don’t worry about the future; it will all come together. For all the times I ever worried, I should have relaxed. It all turned out better than I ever imagined! WHAT’S LEFT TO DO: I plan on continuing to work on different not-for-profit boards in Ottawa. It’s a very rewarding way to contribute to the community. I also have many hobbies that are on hold right now: acting, distance running, travelling, golf. For my career, I have enjoyed every adventure so far and hope to keep doing meaningful work. FAVOURITE PASTIME: Camping, cottaging and Red Pine I’M CURRENTLY READING: The Forgotten Garden by Kate Morton FAVOURITE MOVIE: Frozen (My daughter made me say this.) FAVOURITE SONG: St. Elmo’s Fire (Man in Motion) by John Parr FAVOURITE LOCAL PROFESSIONAL SPORTS TEAM: Ottawa Senators FAVOURITE LOCAL SUMMER EVENT: Bluesfest YOU’RE A MEMBER OF THE DOVERCOURT RECREATION ASSOCIATION BOARD AND STAY VERY PHYSICALLY ACTIVE WITH YOUR FAMILY. HAS PHYSICAL FITNESS HAD AN IMPACT ON YOUR PROFESSIONAL SUCCESS? Physical fitness has been very important for me, for my household. When I think of our times at Dovercourt, it’s such a great spot for us to be together; a place where we’ve had many firsts. Fitness is very important in your career because it gives you something to look forward to; an energy, a spark that helps you through your day.

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BIRTHPLACE: Plantagenet COMPANY: Electrical services, residential, commercial and industrial EDUCATION: Bachelor of electrical engineering, University of Ottawa (2003) CHARITABLE INVOLVEMENT: La Cité collegiale BIGGEST BIZ ACHIEVEMENT: Growing the company from five employees to 65 employees in less than two years. BIGGEST BIZ OBSTACLE: Being in an economic downturn and still being able to grow.

BIGGEST INFLUENCE: My spouse, she is always behind supporting and keeping everything positive. FIRST JOB: Picking strawberries at nine years old. ADVICE I’D GIVE THE YOUNGER ME: Never give up and believe in yourself. WHAT’S LEFT TO DO: I believe the list will always be full. This is what drives us to succeed. FAVOURITE PASTIME: Watching TV FAVOURITE MOVIE: Rocky FAVOURITE LOCAL PROFESSIONAL SPORTS TEAM: Ottawa Senators FAVOURITE LOCAL SUMMER EVENT: Canada Day WHY DO YOU CHOOSE TO SUPPORT STUDENTS AT LA CITÉ COLLÉGIALE THROUGH DONATIONS OF ELECTRICAL MATERIAL? I’ve been teaching there for the past 13 years. I think it’s a good deed for us to support them in any possible way.

Paul Lem, 38

FAVOURITE LOCAL SUMMER EVENT: Canada Day YOU WERE PART OF THE FIRST CLASS AT SINGULARITY UNIVERSITY, WHICH WAS ESTABLISHED TO ADDRESS ‘HUMANITY’S GRAND CHALLENGES.’ WHAT DID YOU TAKE FROM THIS EXPERIENCE? I thought of it as the Jedi Council for geeks. So we take all the cool technology we’re working on and figure out how to apply it to the world and make things better.

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BIGGEST LESSON LEARNED: To always be in a state of learning is a strength and never a weakness. FIRST JOB: Cashier at Burger King ADVICE I’D GIVE THE YOUNGER ME: Listening is a great skill, but the result of listening isn’t always a problem-solving session. Sometimes, listening is more important than solving the problem. And listen to your dad more. WHAT’S LEFT TO DO: More travel to Asia and Europe with my wife in the future. Professionally, I look forward to even more exciting technical developments in the

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CEO, Spartan Bioscience

Adam Mallory, 39 BIRTHPLACE: Toronto COMPANY: Rapid DNA testing devices. EDUCATION: Medical degree, University of Ottawa (2002) CHARITABLE INVOLVEMENT: Fresh Founders BIGGEST BIZ ACHIEVEMENT: Founding Spartan Bioscience out of my apartment and scaling it to become the leader in the new market for rapid DNA testing. BIGGEST BIZ OBSTACLE: Raising financing during the 2008 financial crisis was incredibly difficult, but we did it. BIGGEST INFLUENCE: My wife keeps me grounded and reminds me to have fun. BIGGEST LESSON LEARNED: It takes a lot of effort to build the right company culture and keep it strong. In the early days of Spartan, we didn’t do enough. We’ve learned from our mistakes, and now it’s a key to our success. FIRST JOB: Research assistant ADVICE I’D GIVE THE YOUNGER ME: Spend more time studying human nature and psychology. WHAT’S LEFT TO DO: Spartan Bioscience’s vision is bringing the power of DNA testing to everyone, and eventually home use. My work isn’t done until you can test your sick child at home and get the right diagnosis immediately. FAVOURITE PASTIME: Thinking I’M CURRENTLY READING: Trying Not to Try by Edward Slingerland FAVOURITE MOVIE: The Matrix FAVOURITE LOCAL PROFESSIONAL SPORTS TEAM: Ottawa Senators

Director, engineering and services, QNX Software Systems

BIRTHPLACE: Cornwall COMPANY: QNX designs and develops operating systems for next-generation automotive infotainment and other markets with embedded platforms. EDUCATION: Computer engineering technology diploma, St. Lawrence College (2001) CHARITABLE INVOLVEMENT: Software and safety business groups BIGGEST BIZ ACHIEVEMENT: Maintaining the balance between the technical and business domains while building solid relationships with many top original equipment manufacturers and tierone automotive producers at all levels to achieve our company revenue goals. BIGGEST BIZ OBSTACLE: I’ve always been somewhat introverted. In an industry dominated by ego and emotion, it’s been a huge challenge to develop a balance of soft skills and relationship development while maintaining technical leadership in my domain. BIGGEST INFLUENCE: Both my parents have an exceptional work ethic and integrity which was instilled in me very early. My main mentor at QNX would be John Wall (vice-president of engineering). John consistently has the best balance of pragmatism, technical knowledge and business savvy.

automotive industry as well as having a hand to help change the very nature of what it is to drive. I feel QNX is uniquely positioned to be at the epicentre of such change. FAVOURITE PASTIME: Cooking and board games I’M CURRENTLY READING: The Bourne Deception by Eric Van Lustbader FAVOURITE MOVIE: The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo (Swedish version) FAVOURITE SONG: Every Day is Exactly the Same by Nine Inch Nails. FAVOURITE LOCAL PROFESSIONAL SPORTS TEAM: Ottawa Senators FAVOURITE LOCAL SUMMER EVENT: Canada Day WHY DO YOU FEEL IT’S IMPORTANT TO MENTOR ENGINEERING STUDENTS AT YOUR ALMA MATER, ST. LAWRENCE COLLEGE? I had a lot of great professors in my time there and they all took me under their wing and gave me bits of knowledge I needed to get through it as well as reality and work experience before I’d even joined the workforce. I thought, why not continue this tradition and continue essentially sponsoring students through programs and projects at work?

Stephan May, 32 Managing director, WelchGroup Consulting

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EDUCATION: MBA, University of Ottawa (2013) CHARITABLE INVOLVEMENT: Caring and Sharing BIGGEST BIZ OBSTACLE: In 2012-13, I had to juggle going back to school, a family life and a demanding job all at the same time. BIGGEST INFLUENCE: My parents. They provided me with guidance and freedom to make my own achievements and failures. BIGGEST LESSON LEARNED: You don’t know what you don’t know. While completing my MBA, I learned that I still have a lifetime of learning to do. FIRST JOB: Farming ADVICE I’D GIVE THE YOUNGER ME: School is important! FAVOURITE PASTIME: Golf I’M CURRENTLY READING: The Carbon Bubble by Jeff Rubin FAVOURITE MOVIE: The Edge FAVOURITE SONG: Night Moves by Bob Seger FAVOURITE LOCAL PROFESSIONAL SPORTS TEAM: Ottawa Senators FAVOURITE LOCAL SUMMER EVENT: Bluesfest YOU’RE DEVELOPING A PROTOTYPE TOOL FOR THE COLLECTION, ANALYSIS AND REPORTING OF MERGER AND ACQUISITION OPTIONS. WHAT DO YOU HOPE TO ACCOMPLISH? With M&A, typically the process for any due diligence is rudimentary and hasn’t evolved much. As a buyer you’re at a disadvantage. When you’re looking at aggregated data you could potentially miss out on some issues. For example, if you were looking at a company that has multiple sites, in the aggregated data it might look like they’re really strong. If you dig deeper, you might realize one of their satellite offices isn’t performing well. It’s leveraging existing systems like a company’s ERP system to really pull out the raw data to do that kind of analysis.

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CONGRATULATIONS! strong leadership... growing company... leading the sewer and plumbing industry for Ottawa Carleton...

Derek Miller, 34

CEO and director, Next Generation HKY & FIT

BIRTHPLACE: Yorkton, Sask. COMPANY: Educate, train, instill confidence and supply an active environment in which hockey players can develop. CHARITABLE INVOLVEMENT: Level the Ice

partially detached had caused us to overlook certain changes that the clients were looking for, thus ultimately losing us business because we weren’t changing with the times. This business has become successful thanks to our attention to details while listening to the market. FIRST JOB: Strawberry picker ADVICE I’D GIVE THE YOUNGER ME: None. I wouldn’t change a thing. WHAT’S LEFT TO DO: Professionally, our day-to-day business practices and successes will open the doors for growth. I do not need to set lofty goals but simply achieve smaller successes every day to create bigger opportunities. Personally, I have been able to gain the undeniable support of my wife to follow my entrepreneurial dream. In turn, I would like to return that favour to her. Her entrepreneurial drive and acumen easily exceeds mine. FAVOURITE PASTIME: Gatherings with high school and university classmates. FAVOURITE MOVIE: Super Troopers FAVOURITE SONG: Front Porch Looking In by Lonestar FAVOURITE LOCAL PROFESSIONAL SPORTS TEAM: Ottawa Senators FAVOURITE LOCAL SUMMER EVENT: Canada Day

Yanick Brulé, President 2015 Forty Under 40 recipient

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BIRTHPLACE: Ottawa COMPANY: We provide rental items for events big and small. EDUCATION: MBA in marketing, University of Phoenix (2007) CHARITABLE INVOLVEMENT: Ronald McDonald House, Meeting Professionals International, Bruce House, Canadian Dance Factory, Algonquin College, Katimavik Co-operative Nursery School

BIGGEST BIZ ACHIEVEMENT: With our industry being in a niche service market, the defined achievements/awards we can receive are very limited. The true achievements come from our players’ hand-drawn cards of thanks, pictures of successes and e-mails from parents exclaiming the difference we have made not only in their confidence for hockey, but the confidence they have gained outside of the rink. BIGGEST BIZ OBSTACLE: The transition from professional hockey into the corporate world was the biggest struggle in my process. Although I had held many jobs from manual labour to lab researcher, I had always been left to my own devices and was held accountable by my work simply needing to be completed. When I moved on from my playing career into my first “real” job, I soon realized I was meant to be an entrepreneur. BIGGEST INFLUENCE: My family. In my case, seeing the hard work and sacrifice they made for me as a child was the catalyst which drove me to start my first non-profit hockey development program. BIGGEST LESSON LEARNED: With our business growth in other areas, our attention to our clients using our already successful services became lax. Becoming

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Event director, Mastermind Events

BIGGEST BIZ ACHIEVEMENT: We started our business in our home, so looking back and seeing where we came from makes me incredibly proud. BIGGEST BIZ OBSTACLE: At 21, my first career came to an end. Since the age of three, I had been focused on being a professional dancer. An injury ended that dream and I had to shift focus. It was hard and I was lucky to have such a great family and group of friends to support and encourage me back home. BIGGEST INFLUENCE: My mom and dad. They taught me that nothing comes without hard work. You need to commit 100 per cent to whatever you agree to take on and finish the job. BIGGEST LESSON LEARNED: You need to surround yourself with good people. Nothing can be accomplished on your own and the people you work with can help move you forward. FIRST JOB: Customer service provider at Mr. Lube. ADVICE I’D GIVE THE YOUNGER ME: You can’t plan for everything and that’s okay. WHAT’S LEFT TO DO: I would love to find more work-life balance. It is exciting to see where the next few years will take our company as we continue to grow and evolve to meet the marketplace. FAVOURITE PASTIME: My children and my business. I’M CURRENTLY READING: All In by Arlene Dickinson FAVOURITE MOVIE: Singing in the Rain FAVOURITE SONG: Bless the Broken Road by Rascal Flatts FAVOURITE LOCAL PROFESSIONAL SPORTS TEAM: Ottawa Senators FAVOURITE LOCAL SUMMER EVENT: Canada Day HOW HAVE YOUR STUDIES IN PSYCHOLOGY INFLUENCED YOUR BUSINESS PRACTICES? It’s all about people and dealing with people and being able to build relationships; just understanding people and being able to deliver the best customer service possible. I think it all kind of ties in to knowing people that way.

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HOW HAVE YOU BECOME SUCH A SUCCESS IN BUSINESS WHEN YOUR FORMAL EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND IS IN THE SCIENCES? I had a strong interest in anatomy and physiology but also the physical environment. I veered more toward the ecology side but had another realization that I never wanted to step away from hockey. I wanted to learn more about how the body works and how to get the most out of it and pass that along to athletes.

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General manager of FluidReview at SurveyMonkey

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BIRTHPLACE: New Delhi, India COMPANY: The world’s largest online survey platform. EDUCATION: Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering. CHARITABLE INVOLVEMENT: Fresh Founders BIGGEST BIZ ACHIEVEMENT: Cofounded Fluidware and grew it to 90 people in staff, $10 million-plus in sales before selling it to SurveyMonkey in August 2014. BIGGEST BIZ OBSTACLE: We started Fluidware in 2008. There was no funding and we had to bootstrap it from the ground up. BIGGEST INFLUENCE: Eli Fathi, my cofounder, has been a mentor for 10 years. BIGGEST LESSON LEARNED: Persistence. FIRST JOB: Day trader (stocks) ADVICE I’D GIVE THE YOUNGER ME: Dream big. WHAT’S LEFT TO DO: Within SurveyMonkey, I want to grow our FluidReview product to 2,000 university and college customers using us to run their grant and scholarship programs. FAVOURITE PASTIME: Gyms FAVOURITE MOVIE: Inception FAVOURITE LOCAL PROFESSIONAL SPORTS TEAM: Ottawa Senators FAVOURITE LOCAL SUMMER EVENT: Canada Day WHY DO YOU FEEL IT’S IMPORTANT TO PROVIDE MENTORSHIP TO YOUNG ENTREPRENEURS THROUGH FRESH FOUNDERS? I had the opportunity to receive mentorship from a lot of great people in this city. There was just a bunch of us that mentored each other and we saw a lot of great things as a result. It just made sense to do the same thing for the generation after us. That was basically the thought process and that’s what Fresh Founders is basically about.

Joelle Parenteau, 27

CEO, Epic Perks

BIRTHPLACE: Ottawa COMPANY: Buying group for small business health benefits and services. EDUCATION: Bachelor of international business, Carleton University (2010) CHARITABLE INVOLVEMENT: National Entrepreneurs’ Day Canada BIGGEST BIZ ACHIEVEMENT: Securing partnerships with major corporate partners such as Dell, RBC, Air Canada, Canada Post and more. BIGGEST BIZ OBSTACLE: Being shy. As an introvert, it was really tough to get into networking, but I pushed myself outside my comfort zone and the rewards have been tremendous. BIGGEST INFLUENCE: My mentor Jeff Hoffman, founder and first CEO of Priceline.com, because he gave me the confidence to dream bigger. He is a constant source of inspiration. BIGGEST LESSON LEARNED: “It’s not what you know, it’s who you know.” FIRST JOB: Media specialist at Best Buy. ADVICE I’D GIVE THE YOUNGER ME: Don’t follow your heart. Don’t follow your head. Follow your gut. WHAT’S LEFT TO DO: Personally, get a motorcycle, improve at surfing and travel more. Professionally, grow Epic Perks and expand into the U.S. FAVOURITE PASTIME: Surfing I’M CURRENTLY READING: Fifty Shades of Grey by E. L. James.

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FAVOURITE MOVIE: Mission: Impossible II FAVOURITE SONG: Titanium by David Guetta FAVOURITE LOCAL PROFESSIONAL SPORTS TEAM: Ottawa RedBlacks FAVOURITE LOCAL SUMMER EVENT: Bluesfest WHAT WAS YOUR MOTIVATION IN ESTABLISHING NATIONAL

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Managing partner, Clancy P.C. + Brion Raffoul

BIRTHPLACE: Montreal COMPANY: Legal services in the field of intellectual property law EDUCATION: Juris Doctor law, Queen’s University (2008) CHARITABLE INVOLVEMENT: Caring and Sharing Exchange BIGGEST BIZ ACHIEVEMENT: I launched my firm in 2008 with only a handful of clients and have grown the client base to include hundreds of clients from countries worldwide, including Canada. BIGGEST BIZ OBSTACLE: Between 2008 when I launched and 2012, I gave birth to three amazing children. With so many little ones, I had to develop innovative ways to incorporate family life into my professional life and vice versa. BIGGEST INFLUENCE: I would not be here if not for a few very important people: my parents, my husband Mark and my business partners, Art and Paula. BIGGEST LESSON LEARNED: Keep

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calm and carry on. Every problem has a solution. FIRST JOB: Lifeguard ADVICE I’D GIVE THE YOUNGER ME: Don’t put off until tomorrow what you can do today. When you are more efficient with your time, it leaves more time for personal enjoyment, which is key to happiness and success in every aspect of your life.

WHAT’S LEFT TO DO: Lower my handicap. On the professional front, my firm has grown organically over the years and I would like to see what we can achieve in the decades to come. FAVOURITE PASTIME: It’s a tie between a foodie experience and a day of skiing or golfing. I’M CURRENTLY READING: The Rosie Project by Graeme Simsion FAVOURITE MOVIE: Gone with the Wind FAVOURITE SONG: 7 Seconds by Youssou N’Dour feat. Neneh Cherry FAVOURITE LOCAL PROFESSIONAL SPORTS TEAM: Ottawa Senators FAVOURITE LOCAL SUMMER EVENT: Bluesfest WHAT HAS MOTIVATED YOU TO BE INVOLVED WITH THE CARING AND SHARING EXCHANGE (FORMERLY THE CHRISTMAS EXCHANGE)? Alfred Jay, a good friend of mine and CEO of Ramius, has been involved with Caring and Sharing for a number of years. He invited me to become part of the campaign cabinet in 2013. It’s a great organization that’s been delivering Christmas hampers to families in need for the past hundred years.

Andrew Reeves, 39

Principal partner, owner, Linebox Studios

BIRTHPLACE: Windsor COMPANY: Integrated architectural design studio with offices in Ottawa and Toronto. EDUCATION: Master’s degree in architecture, Carleton University (2004) BIGGEST BIZ ACHIEVEMENT: Starting my own business and growing it over time. BIGGEST BIZ OBSTACLE: Learning how to run a small business. Learning how to successfully deal with all aspects of a business that lie outside of what I was trained to do. BIGGEST LESSON LEARNED: Perseverance and surrounding yourself with great talent. Perseverance because running your own business is very difficult. There are so many skills that are critical to running a successful business but that are outside of my area of expertise. It’s essential to not let this lack of knowhow and knowledge impede your ability to move ahead. Which brings me to my second point, which is to surround yourself with really talented people. Recognizing that I wasn’t great at everything, I brought people in with skills that I didn’t have and let them run things in the areas where they were experts. FIRST JOB: Ball boy on a golf course. FAVOURITE PASTIME: Sports and hanging out with friends and family.

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FAVOURITE LOCAL PROFESSIONAL SPORTS TEAM: Ottawa Senators FAVOURITE LOCAL SUMMER EVENT: Bluesfest LINEBOX COMPLETED THE SHOPIFY OFFICE FIT-UP IN JUST 10 MONTHS. HOW DID YOU MANAGE TO PROVIDE HIGH-QUALITY WORK IN SUCH A SHORT TIME? We pretty much stripped away everything that’s typical with our industry and how things are made. The process of design, tender, build is extremely flawed and filled with a lot of overlap. What we did there is kind of reinvent how things are designed and built. We worked much closer with the project manager and brought them in Day 1. And we brought Shopify and their team on Day 1 so it truly became a team. It was all hands on deck to eliminate all the overlap of process that’s involved in a typical build.

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always strive to leave it in a better place than when I started. FAVOURITE PASTIME: Skiing in winter, camping in summer. I’M CURRENTLY READING: Happy Money: The Science of Happier Spending by Elizabeth Dunn FAVOURITE MOVIE: Star Wars FAVOURITE SONG: La Complainte du Phoque en Alaska by Beau Dommage FAVOURITE LOCAL PROFESSIONAL SPORTS TEAM: Ottawa Senators FAVOURITE LOCAL SUMMER EVENT: Canada Day YOU’VE DONE A GREAT DEAL OF VOLUNTEER WORK WITH CHEO. WHAT IS YOUR MOTIVATION FOR THAT? It’s very near and dear to my heart. We actually have our own endowment fund for our daughter. We chaired a big campaign with the office that raised over $200,000 for CHEO and the Ottawa Hospital. Right now I’m on a significant project called Project Stitch. We’re trying to raise $5 million.

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Partner, PMG LLP

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BIRTHPLACE: Cornwall COMPANY: Accounting firm EDUCATION: Bachelor of commerce with specialization in accounting, University of Ottawa (2001); Chartered Accountant (now Chartered Professional Accountant) designation from the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Ontario (2004) CHARITABLE INVOLVEMENT: CHEO BIGGEST BIZ ACHIEVEMENT: My biggest business achievement has definitely been to obtain my CA (now CPA designation) in 2004 and then become a partner with KPMG in 2014. BIGGEST BIZ OBSTACLE: My daughter was born with a medical condition and will always require a lot of attention. This has showed me how to appreciate every challenge which comes my way both in my personal and business life and ensures that I look for the positive aspect of any situation I may be faced with. BIGGEST INFLUENCE: My father and my mentors Bob Shaver and Denis Trottier. All three have taught me to always act with honesty and integrity in every aspect of life and how to react to life challenges. BIGGEST LESSON LEARNED: You should never burn any bridges in the Ottawa business community as everybody seems to know everybody in this big city with a small town feel of ours. FIRST JOB: Clerk at Tim Hortons. ADVICE I’D GIVE THE YOUNGER ME: Never give up! WHAT’S LEFT TO DO: In both my personal life and professional career, I will

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for PCL and has provided an incredible example of how to succeed in both business and life. BIGGEST LESSON LEARNED: To stop, listen and think. I have repeatedly found that taking the time to listen and gain an understanding of the problems, issues and the timelines under which action needs to be taken allows you to think through the best solution. FIRST JOB: Neighbourhood grass cutting and yard maintenance. ADVICE I’D GIVE THE YOUNGER ME: Work smarter, not harder. Take the time to get to know the people around you. WHAT’S LEFT TO DO: The biggest goal I have in life is to start a family. From a career perspective, I want to continue to do everything I can to help PCL be the best construction company in the world. FAVOURITE PASTIME: Golf I’M CURRENTLY READING: The Fountainhead by Ayn Rand FAVOURITE MOVIE: The Fifth Element

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Steve Schmalz, 38 Operations manager, PCL Constructors Canada

BIRTHPLACE: Yellowknife, N.W.T. COMPANY: Commercial construction and general contracting EDUCATION: Bachelor of science in civil engineering, University of Manitoba (1999) CHARITABLE INVOLVEMENT: United Way BIGGEST BIZ ACHIEVEMENT: Being promoted to the role of operations manager in Ottawa at the age of 31 to help lead this group to record growth and profits over the last six-and-a-half years. BIGGEST BIZ OBSTACLE: Overcoming the stigma in the construction industry that age and experience are the primary measurement of ability. Many people in the industry will not give you the time of day without grey hair. BIGGEST INFLUENCE: My father, Paul Schmalz. He is a 40-year veteran with PCL. He inspired my love of construction and

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FAVOURITE SONG: All Along the Watchtower by Jimi Hendrix FAVOURITE LOCAL PROFESSIONAL SPORTS TEAM: Ottawa Senators FAVOURITE LOCAL SUMMER EVENT: Canada Day YOU’VE BEEN RECOGNIZED INTERNALLY AT PCL FOR YOUR LEADERSHIP. WHAT ARE SOME OF THE QUALITIES OF A GOOD LEADER? They’re people who are willing to go first, people who are willing to support, enable, encourage and inspire others and people who are really willing to go the extra mile to help the team succeed.

Denise Siele, 37

Director of strategic initiatives and operations, Equal Voice

BIRTHPLACE: Nairobi, Kenya COMPANY: Multi-partisan organization dedicated to electing more women at all levels of government. EDUCATION: Public affairs and policy management, Carleton University (2004)

CHARITABLE INVOLVEMENT: The Fund for a New Generation BIGGEST BIZ ACHIEVEMENT: Working with nine chapters across the country in the development of a national campaign training school with the aim of training 5,000 women in five years to run for political office. BIGGEST BIZ OBSTACLE: Leaving the stability of the public service for a road fraught with financial risk and uncertainty. The self-doubt and worry in those first years was undoubtedly the biggest obstacle I had to overcome. BIGGEST INFLUENCE: My parents and my spouse. They show me in thought, word and deed that mediocrity is not an option. FIRST JOB: Service desk clerk. ADVICE I’D GIVE THE YOUNGER ME: You will never be more energetic, intelligent, charismatic and thoughtful than this very moment. Use it to your full advantage and build on it every single day; today is the day that counts the most. I’M CURRENTLY READING: Thinking, Fast and Slow by Daniel Kahneman FAVOURITE SONG: Any song by Prince FAVOURITE LOCAL PROFESSIONAL SPORTS TEAM: Ottawa Senators FAVOURITE LOCAL SUMMER EVENT: Bluesfest WHAT INSPIRED YOU TO ESTABLISH THE BLACK WOMEN’S CIVIC ENGAGEMENT NETWORK? When I was 14 years old, I met an amazing woman by the name of Jean Augustine; she was the first black woman elected to Parliament in Canada. I spent a day with her and I was so inspired and motivated. It’s really about recognizing the contributions of black women to Canadian civic life and inspiring other women of all backgrounds to consider the contributions they can make to Canadian society.

John-Philippe Smith, 39 President, Smith & Barber Sculpture Atelier

BIRTHPLACE: Ottawa COMPANY: We provide architectural stoneworks and carvings. EDUCATION: Heritage stonemasonry diploma, Algonquin College (2002) CHARITABLE INVOLVEMENT: Habitat for Humanity BIGGEST BIZ ACHIEVEMENT: Creating the altars which cradle the books of the fallen for the Memorial Chamber in the Peace Tower. BIGGEST BIZ OBSTACLE: Finding skilled craftsmen and craftswomen to keep up with

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Charles-Antoine Rozon

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Steve Schmalz

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the demands of the West Block rehabilitation project. BIGGEST INFLUENCE: My business mentor has been my biggest influence. He has a wealth of knowledge that has helped our company tremendously. BIGGEST LESSON LEARNED: To be diligent in keeping track of everything and remaining organized at all times. FIRST JOB: Supervising a strawberry farm. ADVICE I’D GIVE THE YOUNGER ME: Relax, everything will turn out just fine. WHAT’S LEFT TO DO: Create my own art at my own pace. FAVOURITE PASTIME: Hockey I’M CURRENTLY READING: Super Self: Doubling Your Personal Effectiveness by Charles J. Givens FAVOURITE MOVIE: Jean de Florette FAVOURITE SONG: This Time by The Verve FAVOURITE LOCAL PROFESSIONAL SPORTS TEAM: Ottawa Senators FAVOURITE LOCAL SUMMER EVENT: Bluesfest WHAT WAS IT ABOUT YOUR WORK IN FRANCE WITH ATELIER JEAN-LOUP BOUVIER THAT INSPIRED YOU TO CREATE SMITH & BARBER? Basically it was going into an environment where the trade is extremely healthy. It was completely

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different than what I’d experienced here in North America, where the trade kind of died off and was rediscovering itself. There, you had some incredibly experienced craftsmen who’d been working since the age of 16. To see that, see the quality and the love for the work, I guess that really inspired me to try and bring that same attention to detail, knowledge and savior faire to Canada.

Martin St-Onge, 37

Lawyer/partner, Perley-Robertson, Hill & McDougall LLP/s.r.l.

BIRTHPLACE: Sudbury COMPANY: We are a full-service law firm. EDUCATION: Bachelor of laws, University of Ottawa (2002) CHARITABLE INVOLVEMENT: Make-AWish Foundation BIGGEST BIZ ACHIEVEMENT: Being invited to join the partnership at PerleyRobertson, Hill & McDougall LLP. BIGGEST BIZ OBSTACLE: Finding the right work-life balance. In our business, there is always work to do and very often there can

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YOU PLAY IN TWO ROCK BANDS THAT SUPPORT LOCAL CHARITIES. WHERE DOES YOUR LOVE OF MUSIC COME FROM? Mostly from my father. He is a drummer. He’s been playing music his whole life. My older brother plays bass, I play guitar and sing. I pretty much grew up surrounded by music.

Jenna Sudds, 36 Executive director, Kanata North BIA

BIRTHPLACE: Oakville COMPANY: We nurture community, business growth and innovation in Kanata North. EDUCATION: Master of arts in economics, Carleton University (2004) CHARITABLE INVOLVEMENT: Kanata Food Cupboard BIGGEST BIZ ACHIEVEMENT: I am very proud of the level of engagement I have been able to achieve within the Kanata North business community. In the two short years I’ve been at this, I am proud of

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the relationships and trust that I have built within our business community. BIGGEST BIZ OBSTACLE: Without question, my own self-doubt. Growing up I was not the most confident kid, and I struggle consistently to remind myself what I am capable of. BIGGEST INFLUENCE: The biggest influence in my life has always been my grandmother. She worked well into her 60s for the local MPP, sitting on numerous boards and advocating on behalf of senior citizens. BIGGEST LESSON LEARNED: The safest path isn’t always the best. I spent 12 years working with the federal government. It was a good career that I didn’t enjoy. Shortly after becoming a mom, I realized I needed to find a job that I was passionate about. I needed my kids to see mommy working at something she loved. FIRST JOB: Subway sandwich maker. ADVICE I’D GIVE THE YOUNGER ME: Believe in your abilities. Don’t always travel the safest path. Take some chances. Slow down. Follow your heart. Pick up new hobbies. Try new things. WHAT’S LEFT TO DO: I will continue to strive to balance my career and my kids’ wellbeing all the while knowing that things aren’t always balanced but they always work out in the end. In my professional career, I don’t

know what’s next. For the time being, I love what I’m doing now and as long as I am still challenged, then I’m happy. FAVOURITE PASTIME: Running I’M CURRENTLY READING: The Girl on the Train by Paula Hawkins FAVOURITE MOVIE: Love Actually FAVOURITE SONG: I Don’t Want This Night to End by Luke Bryan FAVOURITE LOCAL PROFESSIONAL SPORTS TEAM: Ottawa Senators FAVOURITE LOCAL SUMMER EVENT: Bluesfest THE BIA’S STATED GOAL HAS BEEN “TO RE-ESTABLISH KANATA NORTH AS A VIBRANT BUSINESS CENTRE FOR TECHNOLOGY AND INNOVATION.” HOW HAS THAT PROCESS BEEN PROGRESSING? I’d suggest it’s going very well. We’ve had terrific support from the business community. There have been some fantastic announcements in the area, some terrific growth. All in all, I think we’ve been successful to date although there’s still a lot of work to be done.

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Chair of applied science and environmental technology, Algonquin College

BIRTHPLACE: Port Hope COMPANY: We deliver exemplary applied education and training. EDUCATION: PhD in Biology, University of Illinois at Chicago. CHARITABLE INVOLVEMENT: Hire Immigrants Ottawa BIGGEST BIZ ACHIEVEMENT: Launching and developing a successful environmental remediation company. BIGGEST BIZ OBSTACLE: In academia and new business ventures, finding funding is always a challenge. I have been very lucky to be successful with grant applications and pitches to get venture capital and angel investing for projects. BIGGEST INFLUENCE: My mom. She has shown me that anything is possible and that there is always a solution to every problem. BIGGEST LESSON LEARNED: If you want to be successful at anything, it takes hard work, sacrifice and a little luck. When starting my own business, I sacrificed fun time and

family time to ensure the business was successful. I was also lucky and had people who believed in me and my ideas. FIRST JOB: I worked at four places all through high school: Dairy Queen, a jewelry store, the Arnprior Hospital and a BASF factory. ADVICE I’D GIVE THE YOUNGER ME: Try to have more fun. WHAT’S LEFT TO DO: I have a husband, kids, animals, good job, PhD, etc. Now I need to dream big and pursue new business interests. FAVOURITE PASTIME: Being on the water. I’M CURRENTLY READING: Crappy romance novels FAVOURITE MOVIE: Anything with Adam Sandler FAVOURITE SONG: Anything that makes me dance FAVOURITE LOCAL PROFESSIONAL SPORTS TEAM: Ottawa Senators FAVOURITE LOCAL SUMMER EVENT: Bluesfest MUCH OF YOUR VOLUNTEER AND PROFESSIONAL WORK INVOLVES ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES. WHERE DOES THAT INTEREST COME FROM? In high school, I got involved in a canoeing club called Young Voyageurs in Arnprior and spent forever just paddling all over Canada and

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loved it. Ever since then, it’s been my mission to make sure my kids can have the same experiences I had.

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Director, National Capital Region/ Atlantic Canada, DREAM REIT

BIRTHPLACE: Burnaby, B.C. COMPANY: We’re a leading Canadian development and commercial real estate company with approximately $14.6 billion of assets under management. EDUCATION: Bachelor of arts, Acadia University (2006) CHARITABLE INVOLVEMENT: Royal Ottawa Mental Health Centre BIGGEST BIZ ACHIEVEMENT: Performing strongly in a recently challenged real estate market. We have a regional portfolio of about 1.2 million square feet and in spite of doubledigit vacancy rates in Ottawa, our properties have been approximately 98.5 per cent occupied during the past few years and 100 per cent across multiple assets in Kanata. BIGGEST BIZ OBSTACLE: Developing

creative and effective strategies to retain, sustain and attract business in spite of fluctuating market conditions or competitive offerings. BIGGEST INFLUENCE: My grandfather. He was a widower, had a large family and worked two jobs at once his whole life. He was always positive, caring and strong in spite of many challenges. He showed me the importance of empathy and dedication and how much strength there is in humility. BIGGEST LESSON LEARNED: If you want to excel, don’t follow the norm. Be resourceful and align yourself with a company or team that promotes creativity and teamwork to achieve all goals. FIRST JOB: Busboy at a nightclub. ADVICE I’D GIVE THE YOUNGER ME: Listen more, slow down and appreciate the journey. WHAT’S LEFT TO DO: Grow my family and enjoy life with the people I love. FAVOURITE PASTIME: Playing outside with my young daughter. I’M CURRENTLY READING: The Road by Cormac McCarthy FAVOURITE MOVIE: Planes, Trains and Automobiles FAVOURITE SONG: For Those About to Rock (We Salute You) by AC/DC

FAVOURITE LOCAL PROFESSIONAL SPORTS TEAM: Ottawa Senators FAVOURITE LOCAL SUMMER EVENT: Bluesfest WHAT INSPIRES YOUR INVOLVEMENT IN FUNDRAISING FOR THE ROYAL OTTAWA? Personally, I’ve had friends who have been touched by mental illness and I felt it was something really important to do. Corporately, as a company, we sponsor a lot of initiatives, and mental health nationwide is one of those projects. So it was a natural transition.

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BIRTHPLACE: Ottawa COMPANY: Tattoo Hero is the OpenTable of Tattoo Shops. EDUCATION: Business – marketing diploma, Algonquin College (2011) CHARITABLE INVOLVEMENT: United Way Ottawa

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BIGGEST BIZ ACHIEVEMENT: The creation and scaling of Tattoo Hero to a revenue-generating business alongside the best team in the city. BIGGEST OBSTACLE: Losing 85 pounds and running the Spartan Race to finish top 100. BIGGEST INFLUENCE: My older brother Adam. He stepped in as my father figure and has continued to be one of very few who keeps me level as I grow my business and take huge risks. BIGGEST LESSON LEARNED: Kindness and gratitude go much further than anyone could possibly explain or show you. I once covered the cost of a coffee for a lady at a Starbucks. Later I found out she was my boss’s boss at IBM and has become a remarkable friend since. FIRST JOB: Parking lot and dumpster cleaner. ADVICE I’D GIVE THE YOUNGER ME: All the struggles and challenges you are facing now are helping to build you into someone truly remarkable. Do not stop and do not listen to them. Keep building. WHAT’S LEFT TO DO: Run an Ironman. Meet and work with my business idols (Elon Musk, Mark Zuckerberg, Jay-Z, Mark Suster and Marc Andreessen) one day.

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FAVOURITE PASTIME: Video games and fitness. I’M CURRENTLY READING: Founders at Work: Stories of Startups’ Early Days by Jessica Livingston FAVOURITE MOVIE: Fight Club FAVOURITE SONG: Too Hot to Eat by The Ticket FAVOURITE LOCAL PROFESSIONAL SPORTS TEAM: Ottawa RedBlacks FAVOURITE LOCAL SUMMER EVENT: Ottawa Jazz Festival YOU FOUNDED YOUR FIRST BUSINESS AT AGE 10. WHAT GAVE YOU THAT DRIVE? To be frank, I would sit and be babysat at a grocery store because my parents couldn’t afford it otherwise. To keep from being bored, I convinced the store owner to let me clean his parking lot and dumpsters to make a couple of extra bucks so we could afford groceries.

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BIRTHPLACE: Gatineau COMPANY: We build transformative digital experiences and solutions for global clients. EDUCATION: Bachelor of electrical engineering, Carleton University (2006) CHARITABLE INVOLVEMENT: I have been heavily involved with many organizations, including the National Capital Freenet, Volunteer Ottawa and the Tech Venture Challenge. BIGGEST BIZ ACHIEVEMENT: The privilege of working with this incredible team to transform how our clients do business and what that means for their users; that’s my biggest business accomplishment. BIGGEST BIZ OBSTACLE: Lack of sleep. Some days I overcome it, some days it overcomes me. Fortunately, engineering school prepared me for this. BIGGEST INFLUENCE: I’d have to say the biggest influence is my father, who started

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brainwashing me at an early age to aim high and tackle the hard problems. BIGGEST LESSON LEARNED: The most important lesson for me has been to be bold. Many years ago, I sat down with a certain brilliant venture capitalist to discuss an opportunity at his firm. Choosing my moment, I leaned forward and said, ‘So, do we have a deal?’ It was risky, but I closed a significant deal that has led to many others in my career. FIRST JOB: Extra on the Nickelodeon TV series Fifteen (Hillside in Canada) ADVICE I’D GIVE THE YOUNGER ME: Watch your cellphone minutes. WHAT’S LEFT TO DO: There is enormous potential for social impact via social entrepreneurship and social investing. I would like to work on supporting creative solutions and the people who make them happen. FAVOURITE PASTIME: Designing and sewing clothing. I’M CURRENTLY READING: Philanthrocapitalism: How the Rich Can Save the World by Matthew Bishop and Michael Green FAVOURITE MOVIE: Strictly Ballroom FAVOURITE SONG: Lost Stars by Adam Levine

FAVOURITE LOCAL PROFESSIONAL SPORTS TEAM: Ottawa Senators FAVOURITE LOCAL SUMMER EVENT: Ottawa Jazz Festival YOU INITIATED A PROGRAM TO GIVE NEW CANADIANS ACCESS TO THE INTERNET VIA NATIONAL CAPITAL FREENET. WHAT DID YOU HOPE TO ACCOMPLISH? One of the first things I remember hearing when I told people that I’d joined the National Capital Freenet was someone’s experience when they first came to Canada. They said that they were so lost. Until they got connected to the Internet through Freenet, they didn’t feel like they were really part of the community and it allowed them to find opportunities like employment and get connected to other people who’d just arrived in the country. That’s what I was hoping to accomplish: to make it easier for people to find their own community and get access to services through the Internet.

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THE LIST

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Company/ Address/Phone/Fax/Web

Largest engineering firms (Ranked by number of licensed engineers in Ottawa) Licensed engineers/ Ottawa staff

Principal(s)/ Year established locally

Areas of practice

Description of activities

Professional consulting services in municipal water and wastewater systems, roads, bridges, buildings, geotechnical and hydrogeology investigations, surveying, environmental sciences, and architecture and landscape architecture. Civil, structural, mechanical, electrical and industrial engineering; architecture; planning; GIS; project management

Planning, engineering and design for: water/wastewater; transportation; mechanical/electrical/structural; surveying; land development; geotechnical, hydrogeology; site assessments; environmental compliance audits; management systems; archaeology

Air and noise; archaeology; biology; EAs; EHS; environmental management systems; ESAs; geophysics; geotechnical; GIS/IM; hydrogeology; land development; mine waste management; remediation; risk assessment; waste handling/ management Buildings; municipal infrastructure; industrial and power; transportation; environmental; project management; sustainable development; energy analysis and modeling

Consulting, design and construction services in the areas of earth, environment and related areas of energy.

Andre Chaumont 1990

Mechanical, electrical, civil, structural, transportation engineering; project management; urban planning; environmental sciences; sustainability; energy

Engineering; project management; urban planning; environmental/sustainable services

52 137

Guy Somers 1952

Planning; engineering; geomatics; project management services

Mechanical and electrical engineering; commissioning; landscape architecture;community planning; environmental planning and approvals; surveying; transportation and bridge engineering; transportation and transit planning; project management

45 105

Kevin L. Chouinard 1946

Planning; design; construction administration; construction management; investigation; assessment; field testing; research

34 100

John G. Riddell 1982

Integrated multidisciplinary engineering and speciality services in buildings, energy and industrial, environment, land development, technology and telecom, transportation, transit, structures, water and wastewater. Municipal, land/site development; transportation, aquatics, structural and environmental engineering; planning and project management; landscape architecture

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Ron Jack Andre Proulx Sylvain Montminy 1956

Multidisciplinary engineering, planning, project management and technology firm providing a broad range of integrated systems and infrastructure solutions within the rail, transit, roads and highways, structures, water, freight and ITS sectors. Structural engineering; sustainable planning and design consulting; restoration engineering for facility repairs and upgrades; building audits and capital plans; cladding engineering; building performance measurement; retrocommissioning Structural engineering consultant providing services in all areas of structural planning and design.

Transportation planning and traffic operations studies; EA's; planning and design of roads, transit, bridges, and municipal (water) infrastructure; urban planning and "complete street" design; CA/CI services for roads and structures

Municipal; infrastructure; land development; environmental; forensic science; building; structural and geotechnical engineering; materials testing

Infrastructure rehabilitation; land development and land use; environmental audits and assessments; soil, air and water control; building envelopes; reserve funds; building design; soil and rock mechanics; site plans; storm water management

Drinking water and reuse; wastewater; water resources and ecosystem management; industrial water; intelligent water solutions; conveyance and storage

We partner with governments, communities, businesses and organizations all over the world and are dedicated to tackling our clientsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; toughest infrastructure and natural resource challenges with optimism and imagination. Environmental assessments; site investigations; waste management engineering and planning; remediation design and construction; hydrogeology; geotechnical engineering; civil infrastructure design and implementation; water/wastewater design Feasibility studies; preliminary and detail design; sustainable infrastructure; rehabilitation; contract administration; construction inspection

Stantec Consulting Ltd. 400-1331 Clyde Ave. Ottawa, ON K2C 3G4 613-722-4420/WND stantec.com

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Maurice Leger John D. Krug 1975

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J.L. Richards & Associates Ltd. 864 Lady Ellen Pl. Ottawa, ON K1Z 5M2 613-728-3571/613-728-6012 jlrichards.ca Golder Associates Ltd. 1931 Robertson Rd. Ottawa, ON K2H 5B7 613-592-9600/613-592-9601 golder.com

74 145

Guy A. Cormier Stephen W. Parenteau 1955

69 194

Andrew Benson 1960

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WSP Canada Inc. 2611 Queensview Dr. Ottawa, ON K2B 8K2 613-829-2800/613-829-8299 wspgroup.com CIMA+ 110-240 Catherine St. Ottawa, ON K2P 2G8 613-860-2462/613-860-1870 cima.ca MMM Group Ltd. 300-1145 Hunt Club Rd. Ottawa, ON K1V 0Y3 613-736-7200 /613-736-8710 mmmgrouplimited.com Morrison Hershfield Ltd. 2440 Don Reid Dr. Ottawa, ON K1H 1E1 613-739-2910/613-739-4926 morrisonhershfield.com Novatech Engineering Consultants Ltd. 200-240 Michael Cowpland Dr. Kanata, ON K2M 1P6 613-254-9643/613-254-5867 novatech-eng.com Parsons Inc. 100-1223 Michael St. Ottawa, ON K1J 7T2 613-738-4160/613-739-7105 parsons.com

68 165

FranĂ§ois Lemay 1959

60 160

Halsall Associates (Parsons Brinkerhoff)* 20 4001-210 Gladstone Ave. 50 Ottawa, ON K2G 3T1 613-237-2462/613-237-2935 halsall.com

Tom Stevens 1964

Adjeleian Allen Rubeli Ltd. 1005-75 Albert St. Ottawa, ON K1P 5E7 613-232-5786/613-230-8916 aar.on.ca

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exp Services Inc. 100-2650 Queensview Dr. Ottawa, ON K2B 8H6 613-688-1899/613-225-7337 exp.com CH2M Hill 330-1101 Prince of Wales Dr. Ottawa, ON K2C 3W7 613-723-0233/613-723-7489 ch2mhill.com Conestoga-Rovers & Associates 400-179 Colonnade Rd. Ottawa, ON K2E 7J4 613-727-0510/613-727-0704 craworld.com Robinson Consultants Inc. 210-350 Palladium Dr. Ottawa, ON K2V 1A8 613-592-6060/613-592-5995 rcii.com IBI Group 400-333 Preston St. Ottawa, ON K1S 5N4 613-225-1311/613-225-9868 ibigroup.com Jp2g Consultants Inc. 410-1150 Morrison Dr. Ottawa, ON K2H 8S9 613-828-7800/613-828-2600 jp2g.com McKee Engineering 1785 Woodward Dr. Ottawa, ON K2C 0P9 613-723-9585/613-723-9584 mckeeottawa.ca NORR Ltd., Architects, Engineers, Planners 600-55 Murray St. Ottawa, ON K1N 5M3 613-241-5300 /613-241-4245 norr.com AMTEK Engineering Services Ltd. 101-340 Legget Dr. Ottawa, ON K2K 1Y6 613-749-3990/613-749-5167 amtekcdn.com

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C. Michael Allen Peter Chang Garry Vopni Jon Turner Derek Mes 1955 Steven Burden Dan McNicoll 1957

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Single-source multidisciplinary design and project management services including architecture, planning and all engineering disciplines.

Professional services firm working with governments, businesses, architects and planners to provide integrated solutions to transform the built environment and restore the natural environment.

Feasibility studies; site plan and subdivision development engineering; municipal preliminary and detail design; environmental studies; project management; construction administration

WND

Structural analysis and design; structural drawings and specs; construction review; feasibility studies

16 55

Christine Skirth 1992

Environmental, geotechnical, civil, municipal and water/wastewater engineering; project management

16 42

Derek Potvin 1977

Municipal infrastructure; environmental engineering; stormwater management; transportation; asset management; trenchless technology; water resources; drainage

15 38

David Hatton Demetrius Yannoulopoulos 2002

Land development engineering; transportation engineering; water resources engineering; municipal engineering; structural engineering

Residential and commercial development; road and transit planning and design; stormwater management design; utilities, sewer and watermain design; bridge design; building inspections

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Mike Swayne David Nguyen Neil Caldwell 2000

Full-service consulting engineering services: mechanical; electrical; civil; municipal; water resources; environmental; hydrogeology; structural; project management

Engineering design; construction administration; planning/ feasibility studies; investigation and report; environmental assessments; project management; LEED; land/site development; municipal planning; rehabilitation; eco-energy and sustainability

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Andrew Lawton Brian Thornhill Sylvain Chenier 1975

Mechanical and electrical consulting engineers.

Building services engineering including: heating; ventilation and air conditioning; fire protection; plumbing; building automation; electrical power distribution; fire alarm, lighting, communications infrastructure

7 35

Jonathan Hughes Andrew Butler 2003

Architecture; interior design; structural; mechanical; electrical

Government; sports and recreation; heritage renovations; transportation; education; commercial; residential; health sciences; hospitality

6 95

Lester Sellars 1984

Engineering and technical services related to military systems (air, land and sea).

Engineering services company with full-spectrum systems engineering and technical services supporting the Department of National Defence and other government departments.

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= would not disclose. *Did not respond. Using most recently updated info. 30 WND Should your company be on this list? If so, please send details to research@obj.ca. This list is current as of June 8, 2015 by Ottawa Business Journal. All rights reserved. This material may not be reproduced by any method in whole

or in part without written permission by Ottawa Business Journal. While every attempt is made to ensure the thoroughness and accuracy of the list, omissions and errors sometimes occur. Please send any corrections or additions by e-mail to research@obj.ca. OBJ lists are primarily compiled using information provided voluntarily by the organizations named. Some firms that may qualify for the list are not included because the company either failed to respond to requests for information by press time, because the company declined to take part in the survey or because of space constraints. Categories are drawn up in an attempt to gather information of relevance to the Ottawa market. Research by Patti Moran. Please send questions and comments to research@obj.ca.

FOR THE RECORD People on the move In-Touch Survey Systems announced that George Pretli has been promoted to vice-president of finance and chief financial officer. Michael Kahn takes on the new position of vice-president of product development. Ravi Puvan has joined the company in the role of vice-president of product management. Kent McCrea has been appointed to the position of chief operating officer at Procom. He will be based out of the Ottawa office. He comes to the position from his post at Keous Solutions, a Procom subsidiary. Low Murchison Radnoff LLP has welcomed

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two new lawyers. Ryan Flewelling and Mitchell Leitman have joined the firm as associates. Mr. Flewelling specializes in commercial and tax litigation and Mr. Leitman specializes in commercial and residential real estate law, trusts and estate planning.

The following contains information about recent contracts, standing offers and supply arrangements awarded to local firms. S.i. Systems Ltd. 170 Laurier Ave. W. Description: Informatics professional services Buyer: Employment and

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Social Development Canada $10,426,857 Calian Ltd. 340 Legget Dr. Description: Informatics professional services Buyer: Employment and Social Development Canada $8,822,725 ADRM Technology Consulting Group Corp.

45 St. Andrew St. Description: Informatics professional services Buyer: Employment and Social Development Canada $7,485,948 Mindwire Systems Ltd. 1545 Carling Ave. Description: Professional services – tier 2 Buyer: DND $5,086,017

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