(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