Datebook

OCTOBER 4

With many companies stating that talent is their biggest issue, it’s time to examine some solutions. That’s the purpose of the Ottawa Talent Summit. OBJ and the Ottawa Board of Trade are bringing back this annual conference at Brookstreet Hotel. Keynote speaker Steve Harrington of Deloitte will help attendees take stock of labour disruptions and recommend how employers can win in this new reality. Many other topics will be discussed, including recruitment, engagement, immigration and untapped labour markets. Don’t miss this conference. Visit www.ottawabot.ca.

OCTOBER 19

To help celebrate Small Business Week, OBJ and the Board of Trade are organizing a breakfast with BDC. The theme will be “Dare to do things differently: Power up your growth.” Pierre Cleroux, chief economist of BDC, will explain how more productive ways of working can help business owners drive the Canadian economy to create a more inclusive and sustainable future. Join this breakfast event to celebrate the passion, audacity and impact of Canada’s dreamers and doers. Visit www.ottawabot.ca.

NOVEMBER 24

The region’s largest annual celebration of business is back with a lavish in-person gala at the Westin Ottawa. Major awards will include the CEO of the Year, Lifetime Achievement Award, CFO of the Year, Newsmaker of the Year and dozens of other company awards, ranging from Best Business to Best Performance in categories such as sales, human resources and marketing. Get your tickets early. Visit www.ottawabot.ca.

OCTOBER 19

Ever wanted to peek inside the mind of a highly successful CEO to learn an important business lesson? Then this event is for you. CEO Talk is a biannual speaker series that sees local CEOs share lessons learned and insights in business leadership. This fall, the CEO of the Year for 2021, Kathryn Tremblay of Altis Recruitment, will take the podium. This evening event at Lago (Dow’s Lake) will feature great networking, cocktails and canapes. Visit www.ottawabot.ca.

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