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Thank you for your interest in applying for the Downtown Business Relief Fund. Applications are now closed. If you submitted an application before the May 15, 2022 deadline, your application is being processed.
Merci pour votre intérêt à l’égard du Fonds d’aide pour les entreprises du centre-ville. La période de candidature est terminée. Si vous avez présenté une demande avant le 15 mai 2022, sachez que votre dossier est en traitement.
Next Steps for the Re-Opening of Invest Ottawa, Bayview Yards and Area X.O
Michael Tremblay, President and CEO
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Workshops
Register for an upcoming workshop. Participate from the comfort of your own home.
Upcoming Event
Celebrating our Capital Pride as a Community
Bayview Yards
August 22, 2022
11:30 am
Upcoming Event
Health and Safety Representative: Their Roles and Responsibilities
September 14, 2022
11:00 am
Upcoming Event
Google Advertising: The Business Owner’s Starter Guide
September 15, 2022
10:00 am
Upcoming Event
Injury Reporting and Return to Work: What you need to know
September 21, 2022
1:00 pm
Upcoming Event
Function and form: IP strategy to leverage utility and design patents
Virtual
September 21, 2022
10:00 am
Upcoming Event
AccelerateOTT 2022: Fuelling the Entrepreneurial Fire
Bayview Yards
November 3, 2022
11:00 am
Starter Company Plus is a 4-month cohort-based training program. It’s designed for Ottawa entrepreneurs building businesses that are early-stage and non-tech.
Applications now open ⤵️ https://t.co/4f6xug5eOP https://t.co/XTSpqmxaLl
Still deciding if Starter Company Plus is right for you?
Here’s what past program participant, Ahmad Galuta, Go2Grad Tutors Founder, had to say. Learn more and apply today: https://t.co/JF4r8oiv93 ⬇️ https://t.co/CN9tanKiyQ
Are you interested in finding out which Canadian entrepreneur you’re most like? Take the @sbcontario Canadian Entrepreneur Matching Quiz and be entered into a draw for 1 of 5 $50 prepaid Visa cards.
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There is no better way to kickoff this epic conference than with the following three accomplished leaders and changemakers.????
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Join us and local entrepreneurs on September 12th to celebrate the graduation of our 12th Ignition cohort! This cohort includes start-ups in fintech, aerospace, gaming, travel tech and more. https://t.co/8as9lubvbb https://t.co/PRB10UOyE2
????️Understanding ‘QuickBooks Online’ @LoganKatz_LLP Learning Series
Accounting in the cloud is becoming more prevalent in today’s world. This free seminar offers an in-depth overview of QuickBooks Online. Happening September 12th at 9:30AM.
Learn more: https://t.co/jcg1xin5Vj https://t.co/hHxCRJa5IJ
Are you interested in learning how to leverage IP to grow your Canadian climate tech company? Join @SmartBiggar on September 22nd for their free workshop.
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Apply for XTAP today! https://t.co/LBvQr8TQAE
Starter Company Plus participants receive:
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????️Week-long training program
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Interested? Apply before September 24, 2021: https://t.co/4f6xug5eOP https://t.co/iX3njtmz3f
Are you looking to enhance your personal brand? Check out this session hosted by @AmandaBernardo ???????? https://t.co/FuSMZFDEqQ
Shoebox enables hearing care around the world. It creates, sells, and supports products that help clinicians identify hearing loss. The maker of Shoebox, Clearwater Clinical, hit a huge milestone in 2018 when they entered a strategic partnership with international hearing device company 
Transforming our data-driven world takes talent, and MindBridge is where it’s happening. This is where you’ll take artificial intelligence to enable and inspire humans to do more and be better. Our people, our customers, and our investors agree: No one else is accomplishing what we’re doing with data-driven AI right now. 
Tehama is enabling the digital workplace of the future. 150 companies are using Tehama. 600,000+ hours of IT services delivered. Zero breaches. The company’s head office is in the heart of the highly desirable Westboro neighborhood of Ottawa where you have your pick of the best of Ottawa’s cafes, restaurants and shops. Prefer to work from home? Tehama offers remote working options and flexible core hours. Join a team of the best and brightest and enjoy competitive salaries, benefits and a commitment to YOUR long-term success. 
Spartan Bioscience aspires to unleash the power of DNA testing for everyone. Like the Spartan warriors of Ancient Greece, our smart, hard-working, and honorable team members get things done. Learn