{"id":8084,"date":"2025-01-12T20:59:55","date_gmt":"2025-01-13T01:59:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/innovationhub\/?post_type=cu_event&#038;p=8084"},"modified":"2025-03-03T14:16:40","modified_gmt":"2025-03-03T19:16:40","slug":"ottawas-economic-outlook-2025","status":"publish","type":"cu_event","link":"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/innovationhub\/event\/ottawas-economic-outlook-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"Ottawa&#8217;s Economic Outlook 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"<header class=\"mb-6 cu-pageheader cu-component-updated md:mb-12\">\n    <h1 class=\"cu-prose-first-last font-semibold !mt-2 mb-4 md:mb-6 text-3xl md:text-4xl lg:text-5xl lg:leading-[3.5rem] relative after:absolute after:h-px after:bottom-0 pb-5 after:w-10 after:bg-cu-red after:left-px\">\n        \n    <\/h1>\n    \n        <\/header>\n\n    \n    \n    \n    \n    <div class=\"cu-buttongroup cu-component-updated flex flex-wrap md:flex-1 gap-3 md:gap-5 justify-start\">\n                                                                        <\/div>\n    \n<p><b><strong>Annual Business Leaders Luncheon: Preparing You&nbsp;for the Year Ahead<\/strong><\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Start your year with purpose and insight at the annual&nbsp;<b><strong>Ottawa&#8217;s Economic Outlook<\/strong><\/b>, a cornerstone event for Ottawa\u2019s business community. This gathering brings together influential voices and decision-makers to share actionable perspectives and strategies to navigate a changing economic landscape while strengthening our shared vision for a thriving Ottawa.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As we face global uncertainties and local opportunities, this event equips you with the knowledge and connections to shape your path forward. Together, we will explore how Ottawa can remain resilient and strong in times of change while building a prosperous future for all.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><b><strong>Event Highlights:<\/strong><\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><b><strong>State of the City Address<\/strong><\/b>: Ottawa\u2019s Mayor reflects on recent successes and outlines an ambitious, forward-looking economic plan for our city.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><b><strong>Economic Outlook<\/strong><\/b>: Chief Economist at Deloitte Canada, delivers a high-level analysis of national and international trends that will influence Ottawa\u2019s economy in 2025 and beyond.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><b><strong>Expert Panel Discussion<\/strong><\/b>: A panel of thought leaders will evaluate\u00a0critical topics for Ottawa\u2019s business community like\u00a0trade, tariffs, and economic policy.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><b><strong>Why Attend?<\/strong><\/b><br>\nIn a rapidly evolving world, staying informed and connected is not just beneficial\u2014it\u2019s essential. By participating, you\u2019ll gain unique insights, hear predictions that matter, and connect with fellow leaders dedicated to fostering Ottawa\u2019s growth. Together, we can create a stronger, more resilient city, prepared for both challenges and opportunities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><b><strong>Who Should Attend?<\/strong><\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Business owners and executives seeking a competitive edge<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Policy makers and advocates for economic growth<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Professionals interested in shaping Ottawa\u2019s economic future<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Community leaders committed to building a vibrant, inclusive city<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Let\u2019s start the year united, informed, and ready to lead. Join us to ensure your voice and your business are part of Ottawa\u2019s success story.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><b><strong>Be part of the conversation. Be part of the solution. Be part of Ottawa\u2019s future.<\/strong><\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><b><strong>Agenda:<\/strong><\/b><br>\n<b><strong>11:00 am&nbsp;<\/strong><\/b>\u2012&nbsp;Registration and Networking<br>\n<b><strong>11:30 am<\/strong><\/b><b><strong>&nbsp;<\/strong><\/b>\u2012&nbsp;Welcome Remarks from Sueling Ching, President and CEO of the Ottawa Board of Trade<br>\n<b><strong>11:35 am<\/strong><\/b><b><strong>&nbsp;<\/strong><\/b>\u2012&nbsp;State of the City Address by Mayor Mark Sutcliffe<br>\n<b><strong>12:05 pm<\/strong><\/b><b><strong>&nbsp;<\/strong><\/b>\u2012&nbsp;Lunch and Networking<br>\n<b><strong>12:35 pm<\/strong><\/b><b><strong>&nbsp;<\/strong><\/b>\u2012&nbsp;Economic Outlook by Dawn Desjardins, Chief Economist at Deloitte Canada<br>\n<b><strong>12:55&nbsp;pm<\/strong><\/b><b><strong>&nbsp;<\/strong><\/b>\u2012&nbsp;Expert Panel: The Trump Effect and What it Means for Ottawa Business<br>\n<b><strong>13:30 pm<\/strong><\/b><b><strong>&nbsp;<\/strong><\/b>\u2012&nbsp;Closing Remarks by Michael Curran, Publisher of the Ottawa Business Journal<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><b><strong>Speakers:<\/strong><\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><b><strong>His Worship Mark Sutcliffe<\/strong><\/b><br>\nMayor, City of Ottawa<br>\n<b><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/mark-sutcliffe\/\">LinkedIn<\/a><\/strong><\/b><\/td><td><b><strong>Dawn Desjardins<\/strong><\/b><br>\nChief Economist, Deloitte Canada<br>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/dawn-desjardins-bbb77211\/\"><b><strong>LinkedIn&nbsp;<\/strong><\/b><\/a><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":"","_links_to":"","_links_to_target":""},"cu_event_type":[75],"cu_event_audience":[],"class_list":["post-8084","cu_event","type-cu_event","status-publish","hentry","cu_event_type-community-events"],"acf":{"cu_event_start_date":"2025-01-21T11:00:00","cu_event_end_date":"2025-01-21T13:30:00","cu_event_location_type":"in-person","cu_event_meeting_address_type":"on-campus","cu_building":false,"cu_event_meeting_room":"","cu_event_meeting_address_full":null,"cu_event_virtual_type":"tbd","cu_event_virtual_meeting_link":"","cu_post_thumbnail":false,"cu_event_cost":"Ottawa Board of Trade Member: $100.00 +HST \/\/ Future Member: $135.00 +HST","cu_event_registration":"","cu_event_secondary_button":"","cu_event_contact_name":"","cu_event_email":"","cu_event_phone":""},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/innovationhub\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/cu_event\/8084","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/innovationhub\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/cu_event"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/innovationhub\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/cu_event"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/innovationhub\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/innovationhub\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/cu_event\/8084\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":8085,"href":"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/innovationhub\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/cu_event\/8084\/revisions\/8085"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/innovationhub\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=8084"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"cu_event_type","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/innovationhub\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/cu_event_type?post=8084"},{"taxonomy":"cu_event_audience","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/innovationhub\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/cu_event_audience?post=8084"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}