(April 7th) Ottawa Business Matters Episode 9 with Sueling Ching, Henry Akanko, Erin Crowe and Roxanne Whiting

This episode of Ottawa Business Matters, hosted by Sam Laprade and in partnership with the Ottawa Board of Trade, delves into the pulse of Ottawa's business community. On this episode, Sam speaks with Sueling Ching, President and CEO of the Ottawa Board of Trade about the investment promise for Ottawa by the Ontario government announced at the mayor's breakfast with Premier Doug Ford, highlighting over 543 million in support for Ottawa's development as an economic hub. The relationship between business and community leaders, particularly Mayor Mark Sutcliffe and Premier Ford, demonstrates a commitment to Ottawa's economy. Additionally, the episode features conversations with influential figures like Henry Akanko from Hire Immigrants Ottawa, Erin Crowe from the Ottawa Senators, discussing the potential downtown arena and its impact on the city, and Roxanne Whiting from ASIGN, shedding light on the vital need for sign language interpretation services for the Deaf community in all aspects of business and life. These discussions not only explore transformative projects and legislative changes affecting Ottawa but also emphasize inclusivity, innovation, and the importance of community engagement in fostering a thriving business environment.

00:00 Welcome to Ottawa Business Matters

00:49 Recapping the Mayor's Breakfast with Premier Doug Ford

01:53 The Impact of the New Deal for Ottawa

04:22 Building a Stronger Ottawa: Investments and Community Leadership

05:27 Spotlight on Ottawa's Economic and Infrastructure Development

13:05 Fostering Diversity and Inclusion in Ottawa's Workforce with Hire Immigrants Ottawa with Henry Akanko

25:12 A Deep Dive into the Ottawa Senators' Community Engagement

27:37 Transforming Downtown: The Arena Project

28:49 Leadership and Breaking Barriers

29:52 The Importance of Women in Leadership

32:09 A Day in the Life of Erin Crowe

34:20 Expanding Ottawa's Horizons

37:20 Introducing Roxanne Whiting and Asign

38:43 The Journey to Becoming an Interpreter

41:04 The Evolution of Asign and Its Impact

45:29 The Importance of Sign Language Interpretation

47:37 Advice for Engaging the Deaf Community

51:10 Closing Remarks and Future Prospects

Read the full transcript here: https://share.descript.com/view/OjqQhzQNjHw