Join us as we celebrate Black innovators, founders, entrepreneurs and businesses building Canada's economy and community today and tomorrow. Together, we look forward to celebrating current and aspiring Black innovators, entrepreneurs, and businesses whose leadership and creativity is helping to build Canada’s future by driving economic growth, enriching our communities, and enhancing quality of life across our country.

The Self-Made Breakfast Tour, presented by PARO Centre for Women’s Enterprise Canada, is an event series designed to empower entrepreneurs by providing access to expert insights, funding opportunities, and social

SnowBall: A Cool Winter’s Eve is an all-inclusive and luxurious cocktail party. Guests will wander through a series of unique and immersive experiences at 50 Sussex, each featuring stunning décor, chef stations, bars, DJs or live music, auctions, a photo booth, and other experiential surprises. Indulge in chef stations from Barrio, Beckta, Raphaël Peruvian Cuisine, […]

Join local, regional and national employers as they recruit students for paid jobs. This large format career fair is the perfect opportunity to promote your jobs and meet a large pool of candidates. Promote your organization and its programs while helping students broaden their outlook various employment possibilities and inform potential candidates about your recruiting […]

Access to thinking you don’t usually get—in a room where connections happen naturally. A discussion with Hugh Gorman, recently named the 2025 Ottawa Business Journal and Ottawa Board of Trade CEO of the Year. As CEO of Colonnade BridgePort, Gorman is committed to driving strategic growth and to helping clients get the best return on […]

Get ready for a night of laughter and surprises at The Westin Ottawa, where five local business and community leaders (the Joes) will step out of their comfort zones and take the stage to deliver their own five-minute stand-up routines! With the help of professional comedian coaches (the Pros), these fearless individuals will use humor […]

Join the Ottawa Network for Education (ONFE) for the 2026 Spark Soirée, presented by TAAG. This fundraising evening brings together community leaders and supporters to raise funds for ONFE’s School Breakfast Program. The night features live entertainment, auctions, and a breakfast-inspired culinary experience. Tickets: www.sparksoiree.ca Contact: mmiller@onfe-rope.ca | 343-809-3405)

Over the last 29 years, Evening in the Maritimes guests and sponsors have helped to raise funds to support people with disabilities in Ottawa. Support from event attendees, donors and sponsors empower people with disabilities to build lives of meaning and joy. This unique event is a sell-out every year bringing together hundreds of high-profile […]