Ontario’s Fastest Growing Industries

 With the largest economy and population of Canada’s provinces, Ontario has long spearheaded the nation’s industrial and technological growth. Now in the 21st century, new markets and technologies are opening up offering opportunities for the nation to both diversify its economy and establish leadership in new sectors. Here we’re going

Canada’s $30,000 Total Mom Pitch for small business owners is here

 Moms are facing difficult decisions around balancing life and business. The coronavirus continues to have a startling impact on the job market in Canada. Over three million Canadians lost their job between March and June due to the pandemic and subsequent national measures that were taken to ‘flatten the curve.’

New Canada Starts grant aims to support entrepreneurs

 Launching a new business can be a difficult task, but with help it can also be a very rewarding experience. In the midst of COVID-19, new business owners are facing many more challenges than ever before. Though it can be a struggle, opening a business during a pandemic is not

How Charles Cleyn Left a Six-figure Shopify Salary to Follow His Dreams

 Photo courtesy of Charles Cleyn What lengths would Charles Cleyn go to in order to share his music with the world? A. Quit his high paying job at Shopify to focus on his music career B. Film a video a day discussing music and his journey creating it C. Up

Scaleup Hub, OneEleven, Opening Doors For The Ottawa Tech Community

 Photos courtesy of OneEleven Toronto  A promising new hub for hi-tech start-ups is blossoming in the heart of Ottawa’s downtown, and lighting a beacon for companies that have an eye on rapid development. OneEleven, a global scaleup hub designed to grow businesses in the technology sector will be opening its doors

Like a (Girl)Boss!

 Photos by Anna Jonas Though the campus of Algonquin College was practically deserted last Tuesday night given the recent strike, the school’s Commons Theatre was bustling. The air hummed with the excitement of hundreds of millennial women gathered to hear words of wisdom from an industry legend. The applause was

Watson and Task Force Want Amazon Shipped to Ottawa

 Could Amazon be shipping its second headquarters to Ottawa? If Mayor Jim Watson has his way, you’re future online orders may be arriving at your front door from much closer then you think. Last Thursday, the online retail giant announced that it was their turn to shop around. They weren’t looking