(April 14th) Ottawa Business Matters Episode 10: The Canadian Tulip Festival, Olive Oil Entrepreneurship, Cabinet making and Ottawa’s City Building Summit with Jo Riding, Elizabeth Kilvert, Brian Vlaming and Sueling Ching Ottawa Business Matters

Hosted by Sam Laprade, this episode features conversations with local business leaders and highlights the economic and cultural impact of events like the Canadian Tulip Festival. Guests include Jo Riding, discussing the festival's significance and its 72nd year celebrating the Royal Canadian Air Force, and Elizabeth Kilvert sharing her journey from marine biology to founding Unrefined Olive. Additionally, Brian Vlaming talks about his commercial cabinet-making business and the importance of welcoming women into the industry. The episode concludes with insights from Sueling Ching, President and CEO of the Ottawa Board of Trade, on community building and economic growth. Throughout, there's an emphasis on the interconnectedness of business success and community development in Ottawa.
 
00:00 Welcome to Ottawa Business Matters
00:39 Spotlight on the Canadian Tulip Festival
01:53 The Economic Impact of the Tulip Festival
03:54 A Deep Dive into the History of the Tulip Festival
06:48 Celebrating Community and Partnerships
13:20 Elizabeth Kilvert: From Marine Biology to Olive Oil Entrepreneurship
18:22 The Business of Olive Oil: Challenges and Opportunities
23:22 Exploring Business Synergies and Challenges in Ottawa
25:34 Visionary Leadership and Industry Evolution with Brian Vlaming
29:32 Empowering Women in the Construction Industry
32:10 Safety and Community: Building a Better Business Environment
33:53 Leveraging Ottawa's Business Ecosystem for Growth
37:43 The Impact of the Tulip Festival on Ottawa's Economy
40:08 City Building and the Future of Ottawa's Economy
47:21 Celebrating Leadership and Community Engagement
Read the full transcript here