BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//ChamberMaster//Event Calendar 2.0//EN METHOD:PUBLISH X-PUBLISHED-TTL:P3D REFRESH-INTERVAL:P3D CALSCALE:GREGORIAN BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20260128T130000Z DTEND:20260128T143000Z X-MICROSOFT-CDO-ALLDAYEVENT:FALSE SUMMARY:Common Ground - An OBOT Member Networking Experience DESCRIPTION:Welcome to Common Ground\, a complimentary OBOT member-to-member networking event to build a stronger sector.\n\n\n\nCommon Ground are conversations where business leaders examine areas where SMEs need support\, and brainstorm resources needed to address these gaps. Each conversation throughout the year will focus on a different theme to enable a deep dive into that topic\, allowing the group to identify which resources already exist in our community\, and what opportunities there are for development and collaboration. \n\n\n\nThe Discussion\n\nOur first conversation will be a high-level exploration of three challenges that we hear from SMEs. \n\n AI adoption and integration\n Mental wellbeing for SMEs\n Workforce development\n\nLight refreshments will be served. \n\n\n\nThe Audience\n\nThis conversation is best suited for small and medium-sized businesses who are looking to scale up or improve efficiencies in their teams. The ability to contribute to the specific topics above will providing an enriching conversation for all participants. \n\n\n\nWe encourage only one representative per business\, to ensure a diverse representation of perspectives in the conversation. \n\n\n\nParticipation in Common Ground is an exclusive benefit of OBOT membership. To learn more about becoming a member\, please visit OttawaBOT.ca X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Welcome to \;Common Ground\, a complimentary OBOT member-to-member networking event to build a stronger sector.
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\nCommon Ground are \;conversations where business leaders \;examine \;areas \;where SMEs need support\, and brainstorm resources needed to address these gaps. \;Each conversation throughout the year will focus on a different theme to enable a deep dive into that topic\, allowing the group to identify which resources already exist in our community\, and what opportunities there are for development and collaboration. \;
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\nThe Discussion
\nOur first conversation will be a high-level exploration of three challenges that we hear from SMEs. \;\n\nLight refreshments will be served. \;
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\nThe Audience
\nThis conversation is best suited for small and medium-sized businesses who are looking to scale up or improve efficiencies in their teams. The ability to contribute to the specific topics above will providing an enriching conversation for all participants. \;
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\nWe encourage only one representative per business\, to ensure a diverse representation of perspectives in the conversation. \;
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\nParticipation in Common Ground is an exclusive benefit of OBOT membership. To learn more about becoming a member\, please visit OttawaBOT.ca
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\n \; LOCATION:Carleton University @ Kanata Hub350\, 350 Leggett Drive * complimentary parking available across the street UID:e.3330.5265 SEQUENCE:3 DTSTAMP:20260413T200336Z URL:http://ottawaboardoftrade.chambermaster.com/events/details/common-ground-an-obot-member-networking-experience-5265 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR