Better Together

Invest Ottawa delivers economic development programs and initiatives that increase entrepreneurial momentum, wealth and jobs in the City of Ottawa and its surrounding region. Its goal is to make Ottawa the best place in Canada to start and grow a knowledge-based business. Invest Ottawa services include startup incubation and mentorship, acceleration for existing companies, global business attraction and local business retention, targeted sector development, commercialization, and marketing Ottawa’s diversified economy and high quality of life.----------Investir Ottawa offre des programmes et initiatives en matière de développement économique d’export qui stimulent l’esprit entrepreneurial, la richesse et les emplois de la Ville d’Ottawa et des régions avoisinantes. Son but est de faire d’Ottawa le meilleur endroit au Canada pour démarrer et croître sa propre entreprise basée sur le savoir. Les services offerts par Investir Ottawa comprennent l’encadrement et le mentorat pour entreprise naissante, l’accélération pour les entreprises existantes, l’attraction commerciale de niveau mondial et le maintien du commerce local, le développement des secteurs cibles, la commercialisation et la promotion de l’économie diversifiée d’Ottawa et de sa haute qualité de vie.

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Join us in person or online for authentic and honest discussions on how allyship is key to moving the dial for inclusivity in the workplace.

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<h2>I﻿n person and virtual tickets are still available directly via Hopin, here:</h2><h2><a href="https://hopin.com/events/f-factor-6ef30ace-94d6-495f-8bb6-76c810810156" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">https://hopin.com/events/f-factor-6ef30ace-94d6-495f-8bb6-76c810810156</a></h2>-﻿-------------------------------------------------How can I advance inclusion in the workplace? This question can spark a flurry of thoughts, considerations and ideas on where to begin.You might wonder, “What&#x27;s the best role I can play? Should I attend the gender inclusion event? Am I the right person to take on a mentorship position? How do we create inclusion programs that are for everyone?” The answers require thoughtfulness, tact and deeper understanding.Evidence shows that when allies - especially men - are deliberately engaged in gender inclusion programs, 96% of organizations see progress, compared to only 30% of organizations where allies are not engaged.Building on the inspirational and visionary leadership of <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/thusha/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Thusha Agampodi</a>, Director of Engineering at Aurora Solar, we’re bringing you this conversation for the third time during <a href="https://www.investottawa.ca/IWW" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">International Women&#x27;s Week</a>. Together, we aim to help our community build a network of supportive and strategic allies who understand their crucial role in achieving gender equity. We want you. Your input is not only valuable in this conversation, it&#x27;s essential. Because we are better together.

We&#x27;re honoured to have <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/thusha/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Thusha Agampodi</a> - the founder and leader of this strategic initiative - as our Better Together event host. She will be joined on stage by: <ul><li><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/pooja-suresh/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Pooja Suresh</a>, Director, Corporate Strategy, Gastops</li><li><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-tremblay-0150461b/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">M﻿ike Tremblay</a>, President &amp; CEO of Invest Ottawa, ICD.D Director</li><li><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/shawngandhi/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">S﻿hawn Gandhi</a>, Director of Engineering, Shopify Fulfillment Network</li></ul>#IWW2023 #WeMeanBusinessT﻿his special event is hosted by IWW Featured Leader Thusha Agampodi in collaboration with Invest Ottawa. It takes place at Bayview Yards immediately following The &quot;F&quot; Factor: Fueling Women Founders. <h3>Important Event Details to Ensure a Great Experience for You </h3><h3>B﻿etter Together is a hybrid event!</h3>You can participate online or in person. If you&#x27;re joining us online, you&#x27;ll receive your &quot;magic link&quot; before the event starts over email. You can then use that link to participate on Hopin! More details will be provided when you register. I﻿f you&#x27;re joining us in person, we are delighted to share the following information on transportation to our innovation hub and support available upon your arrival<ul><li>Cycling: Located beside the Ottawa River Pathway and many other routes, Bayview Yards is easily accessible via bicycle. We offer ample bike racks, at the front and back of our building, throughout all seasons.</li><li>Transit: Bayview Yards is 600m away from Bayview Station, which serves multiple routes. It is also the O-Train stop.</li><li>Driving: There are 50 spaces along Bayview Station Road offering 2HR free parking and 27 spaces along Stonehurst and Burnside offering 1HR free parking.</li><li>Parking: Complimentary parking is available onsite.</li><li>Inclusive &amp; Accessible: Should you have any specific mobility requirements, please contact Audrey Willsey at awillsey@investottawa.ca. Our team will be pleased to work with you to make all the arrangements required for a great experience.</li></ul>By registering for this event, you accept that:<ul><li>You may be photographed or video recorded as we capture special moments during this event and share memories with our community via our website and social media</li><li>You will receive event-related emails, as well as an invitation to subscribe to our mailing list</li></ul>Special Thank YouWe are incredibly grateful to the <a href="https://www.bdc.ca/en/bdc-capital/venture-capital/funds/thrive-platform" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">BDC Capital&#x27;s Thrive Venture Fund</a> for their generous support as our title sponsor for IWW 2023 and their unwavering commitment to our shared goals and community.Bayview Yards is located on the traditional unceded territory of the Algonquin Anishnaabeg People. We are grateful to have the opportunity to be present in this territory and come together as a community.

<h2>T﻿he "F" Factor: Fueling Women Founders</h2><a href="https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/the-f-factor-fueling-women-founders-tickets-515242774007" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">R﻿EGISTER NOW</a>This event is all about frank discussions inspired by the "F" words that impact entrepreneurs the most, from fighting burnout and finding fellowship to financing, fundraising and pivoting fast. All are welcome to attend.Participate in person or online and hear from keynote speaker Joanna Griffiths, President &amp; CEO of Knix. Since launching Knix in 2013, Joanna Griffiths has built her company into one of the fastest-growing intimate apparel brands worldwide. In 2022, she successfully negotiated a $410-million acquisition of her company to global health and hygiene brand Essity — the largest publicly disclosed private sale of a direct-to-consumer company helmed by a female founder in Canada. Griffiths will walk the audiences through lessons learned from building one of the digital era's most successful and prolific mission-driven brands.I﻿n addition to our keynote speech and fireside chat, The "F" Factor will include an update on Invest Ottawa's journey. Leaders will speak to the progress and outcomes achieved to date on the Women Founders and Owners Business Strategy. It will also include an exciting panel and opportunities to network. Learn more and register for this exciting, free event at: <a href="https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/the-f-factor-fueling-women-founders-tickets-515242774007" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">R﻿EGISTER NOW</a>

Embrace equity with us on March 6th. T﻿he "F" Factor: Fueling Women Founders and Better Together support International Women's Day's mission: to celebrate women's achievement, raise awareness about discrimination and take action to drive gender parity. These events directly align with the IWD 2023's theme of #EmbraceEquity. They are founded on the belief that we can create a world where difference is valued and celebrated, that together - and only together - we can forge women's equity, and that IWD and IWW belong to everyone, everywhere that cares and is motivated to act.We hope you’ll join us in realising our goal: to inspire, equip and empower more women leaders.

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