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:20261006T210000Z DTEND:20261006T230000Z X-MICROSOFT-CDO-ALLDAYEVENT:FALSE SUMMARY:Ottawa's Next Chapter: An Economic Leaders Panel DESCRIPTION:Ahead of the 2026 municipal election\, the Ottawa Board of Trade is bringing together business and community leaders for an important conversation on the priorities that will shape the city's economic future.\n\n\n\nThrough a panel discussion moderated by David Coletto\, Founder and CEO of Abacus Data\, employers\, entrepreneurs\, and industry leaders will share their perspectives on the opportunities and challenges influencing Ottawa's competitiveness\, infrastructure\, housing\, talent\, downtown revitalization\, and long-term prosperity. Grounded in the realities of doing business in Canada's capital\, the discussion will highlight the policy priorities and investments needed to strengthen Ottawa's economy and position the city for future growth.\n\n\n\nCandidates for Mayor and City Council will be invited to the event\, providing an opportunity for attendees to have a meet-and-greet with them ahead of the election. While this is not a candidate forum or debate\, it is an opportunity for those seeking public office to hear the perspectives of Ottawa's business leaders and better understand the priorities that matter most to the organizations and industries that drive our local economy.\n\n\n\nAs the voice of business in Canada's capital\, the Ottawa Board of Trade is committed to fostering informed dialogue\, strengthening collaboration\, and ensuring the business community's perspectives help shape the conversations\, policies\, and decisions that will define Ottawa's future.\n\n\n\nSpeakers:\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nMeet the Candidates:\n\n \n\n\n \n Jacob Solomon Mayoral Candidate\n \n Josh Rachlis Mayoral Candidate\n Mark Sutcliffe Mayoral Candidate\n Barbara Gandolfo Ward 1 (Orl ans East-Cumberland)\n Sherif Rizk Ward 1 (Orl ans East-Cumberland)\n Laura Dudas Ward 2 (Orl ans West-Innes)\n Marie-Ange Ahinful Ward 6 (Stittsville)\n Theresa Qadri Ward 6 (Stittsville)\n Sean Devine Ward 8 (College)\n Ahmed Rashid - Ward 10 (Gloucester-Southgate)\n Donna Dickson Ward 10 (Gloucester-Southgate)\n John Redins Ward 10 (Gloucester-Southgate)\n Carthryne Milburn Ward 11 (Beacon Hill-Cyrville)\n Michael Tay Ward 14 (Somerset)\n Subhir Uppal Ward 15 (Kitchissippi)\n Farah Gulzar Ward 17 (Capital)\n Jaac Doduck Ward 17 (Capital)\n Elsa Niyongabo Ward 18 (Alta Vista)\n Muyiwa Ojo Ward 22 (Riverside South-Findlay Creek)\n Yoosaf Melparamba Ward 24 (Barrhaven East)\n Zahy Adam Ward 24 (Barrhaven East)\n\n\n\nSponsorship opportunities are available here. Contact Kara Higdon\, Director\, Business & Community Partnerships\, at Kara.Higdon@ottawabot.ca for more information. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:
Ahead of the 2026 municipal election\, the Ottawa Board of Trade is bringing together business and community leaders for an important conversation on the priorities that will shape the city'\;s economic future.
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\nThrough a panel discussion moderated by David Coletto\, Founder and CEO of Abacus Data\, employers\, entrepreneurs\, and industry leaders will share their perspectives on the opportunities and challenges influencing Ottawa'\;s competitiveness\, infrastructure\, housing\, talent\, downtown revitalization\, and long-term prosperity. Grounded in the realities of doing business in Canada'\;s capital\, the discussion will highlight the policy priorities and investments needed to strengthen Ottawa'\;s economy and position the city for future growth.
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\nCandidates for Mayor and City Council will be invited to the event\, providing an opportunity for attendees to have a meet-and-greet with them ahead of the election. While this is not a candidate forum or debate\, it is an opportunity for those seeking public office to hear the perspectives of Ottawa'\;s business leaders and better understand the priorities that matter most to the organizations and industries that drive our local economy.
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\nAs the voice of business in Canada'\;s capital\, the Ottawa Board of Trade is committed to fostering informed dialogue\, strengthening collaboration\, and ensuring the business community'\;s perspectives help shape the conversations\, policies\, and decisions that will define Ottawa'\;s future.
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\nSponsorship opportunities are available here. Contact Kara Higdon\, Director\, Business &\; Community Partnerships\, at Kara.Higdon@ottawabot.ca \;for more information. LOCATION:Ottawa Art Gallery - Alma Duncan Room 50 MacKenzie King\, Ottawa ON K1N 0C5 UID:e.3330.5358 SEQUENCE:3 DTSTAMP:20260930T000717Z URL:http://ottawaboardoftrade.chambermaster.com/events/details/ottawa-s-next-chapter-an-economic-leaders-panel-5358 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR