Marissa Galko

2 days ago | obj.ca | Marissa Galko

When Duong Hoang and Mike Coughlan saw the space at 399 Elgin St. was vacant, they jumped on what they describe as a “once in a lifetime opportunity.”In January, the St. Louis Bar and Grill announced it was leaving its spot at 399 Elgin after 18 years of business. Immediately, Hoang and Coughlan thought about what they could do if they took the space over.

4 days ago | obj.ca | Marissa Galko

Against the backdrop of economic uncertainty and a trade war with the U.S., Ottawa businesses made their priorities for the new federal government clear in this year’s Welch Business Growth Survey. Almost 80 per cent of respondents said that the policies of the U.S. administration under President Donald Trump would have a negative or very negative effect on Ottawa.

5 days ago | obj.ca | Marissa Galko

ByWard Market staple The Grand Pizzeria will open a second location in the newly unveiled Westboro Beach pavilion this fall. John Borsten, who runs The Grand along with other Ottawa eateries including Zak’s Diner, Metropolitain Brasserie and Starling Restaurant, said when construction was ongoing for the new pavilion, he went to take a look – not for business purposes but as a curious resident. “I went there back in November and I was just like, ‘Wow, this is unbelievable.

1 week ago | obj.ca | Marissa Galko

Algonquin College is partnering with Amazon Web Services (AWS) Canada to launch an AI Accelerator Hub that will help companies and community organizers adopt cloud and AI technologies, the college announced this week. The hub brings together existing applied research programs at Algonquin, but also layers in industry-leading cloud computing resources and training to impact productivity for local organizations, the college said in a news release.

1 week ago | obj.ca | Marissa Galko

Orléans coffee shop Art of Bean Coffee Co. is closing at the end of June, co-owners Elizabeth Iverson and Jordan Campbell announced on social media earlier this week. In their post, Iverson and Campbell said June 21 will be the last day for the popular shop. “This tiny shop began with a simple purpose: to create a space where community, connection and coffee could come together in a meaningful way.