Mayor’s Mission to China Boosts Incoming China Visits

OCRI’s China strategy for Ottawa reached a new milestone in June. Two major objectives set for 2010 were to increase the number of invited delegations from China to Ottawa and to move from relationship building to a focus on deal generation. June saw those objectives reached.

Mayor’s Mission to China Boosts Incoming China Visits Mayor’s Mission to China Boosts Incoming China Visits

OCRI’s Take – Refresh of Ottawa’s Economic Development Strategy

Earlier this month, Claude Haw had the opportunity to present OCRI’s response to the city’s proposed economic development strategy. The strategy sees Ottawa recognized as a competitive global hub for innovative, knowledge-based talent, businesses and organizations.

OCRI’s Take – Refresh of Ottawa’s Economic Development Strategy OCRI’s Take – Refresh of Ottawa’s Economic Development Strategy

Take a look! Summer Company 2010 – Property Maintenance Companies

It’s been a real scorcher outside lately, and with our short Canadian summers spending time outdoors soaking up the rays is usually a top priority to most of us. The list of outdoor activities can be long; cottages, bike rides, the beach… property maintenance?

Take a look! Summer Company 2010 – Property Maintenance Companies Take a look! Summer Company 2010 – Property Maintenance Companies

John Sweeney on deck to bring humour and improv to the Leadership Conference

The theme of the day will be “Creative Leadership – Making Innovation Happen”. It promises to be a very practical, “how to” approach to making innovation happen. John’s message and methods are based on the simple core belief that everyone has unlimited creativity locked inside them but rarely express this “best self” in the workplace. This day promises to be informative, entertaining, and relevant.

John Sweeney on deck to bring humour and improv to the Leadership Conference John Sweeney on deck to bring humour and improv to the Leadership Conference
Bookkeeping

Bookkeeping

Event Date: 2010-09-08

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Full Day Workshop -Doing Business with the Federal Gvt

Full Day Workshop -Doing Business with the Federal Gvt

Event Date: 2010-09-14

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Youth Entrepreneurs

Youth Entrepreneurs

Updated: 27 August 2010

The OCRI Entrepreneurship Centre is proud to be involved with various youth entrepreneurship programs. Our goal is to educate and assist young entrepreneurs in the area of business planning, and to promote entrepreneurship as a valid career option. Follow us at: http://ottawayouth.ca or on Twitter or Facebook For more information please contact: Diana Martinez Business [...]

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iProfit

iProfit

Updated: 27 August 2010

Expert Advice For Growing Your Business The Entrepreneurship Centre’s iProfit Small Business Mentoring program connects small business owners with seasoned mentors who can offer helpful advice, expertise and direction customized to your needs. Learn how to grow your existing business to the next level, while avoiding some of the most common pitfalls that businesses make. [...]

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Gotta Keep the Customers Satisfied

Gotta Keep the Customers Satisfied

Updated: 26 August 2010

In talking with Janet Leblanc, what impressed most was her wealth of experience and understanding. Janet has been living in the customer feedback space for her entire career.

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Another Great Morning for OCRI Members

Another Great Morning for OCRI Members

Updated: 25 August 2010

What a great way to head in to a new season. Did you read the news from Huawei today? The telecom giant is so excited to be a new OCRI member! This morning’s new members’ breakfast was a huge success - over 130 existing and new members along with most of OCRI’s executive team met for quick meet and greet at the Britannia Yacht Club.

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Canada’s Top 10™ on the Road

Canada’s Top 10™ on the Road

Updated: 25 August 2010

The hunt for some of Canada’s most investable companies has begun again and I’m heading West to begin my search in earnest. I’ll be meeting with two of our partners, Alberta Enterprise Corporation, and some of the regional representatives of the Industrial Research Assistance Program (or NRC – IRAP) to talk about where these companies might be found in Western Canada.

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OCRI’s Member Breakfast – The Ultimate in Networking

OCRI’s Member Breakfast – The Ultimate in Networking

Updated: 25 August 2010

At lunch the other day, a member told me that he thought the Members’ Breakfast was the “best event that OCRI runs.” With all the events that OCRI offers, what makes these breakfasts so special?

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