Welch LLP Business Growth Survey: 2025 Report Launch

Setting Priorities for Economic Growth and Taking Action

It's time to get serious about economic growth in Canada. With continued uncertainty sparked by the new U.S. presidency and ensuing trade war, local business leaders are demanding political and policy changes that will open up new opportunities for innovation and wealth creation.

On the heels of a general election that focused squarely on economic issues, the Ottawa Business Journal and Ottawa Board of Trade are unveiling the results of the definitive survey of local business leaders.

The Welch Business Growth Survey results will be released at this breakfast event. The results will detail local business confidence across key sectors, hiring intentions and anticipated revenue growth rates.

The survey results will also make it clear what federal government priorities must be adopted by the new Liberal government.

Abacus Data's David Coletto will deliver a keynote speech, followed by a dynamic discussion featuring past CEO of the Year David Ross focused on what Canada must do to reorient its economic future.

Reserve your tickets now to get informed and help establish the priorities for economic growth in Ottawa, Ontario and Canada.
 

David Coletto, CEO, Abacus Data
David Coletto is the founder, Chair, and CEO of Abacus Data. He is one of Canada's best known and most respected public opinion analysts, pollsters and social researchers. He works with some of North America and Europe's biggest and most respected brands, associations, and unions and is frequently called upon by news organizations, to assess public opinion as events happen. He has led research for the Business Growth Survey for a decade.









Catherine Fortin Lefaivre, Vice President, International Policy & Global Partnerships, Canadian Chamber of Commerce
Catherine is Senior Vice-President of International Policy and Global Partnerships at the Canadian Chamber of Commerce where she oversees the organization’s international policy work and engagements, including its many global business missions and large-scale international initiatives like the B7. Catherine joined the Chamber in 2023.









Anne Howland, MBA, Editor In Chief of the Ottawa Business Journal
Anne Howland is the editor-in-chief of the Ottawa Business Journal. She is an award-winning journalist and entrepreneur with more than 30 years of experience in communications, public policy, corporate strategy and international banking. She has a journalism degree from Carleton University and an MBA from Queen's University.










David Ross, Chairman of the Board & CEO, Ross Video

David joined Ross Video full time in 1991 with successively more responsibilities including product management and running the R&D department until eventually becoming president in 2004 and then CEO in 2006. David is also Chairman of the Board and now the majority shareholder of Ross Video with over 80% control and ownership. David has received many awards and honorary diplomas, including an honorary doctorate from the University of Ottawa the OBJ-OBOT CEO of the Year Award.