Episode 4: How these 4 powerhouse women are changing the face of Ottawa business

The episode features Ottawa Board of Trade's CEO, Sueling Ching, discussing the board's role in advocating for businesses; Ruby Williams from Deloitte shares her journey in mergers and acquisitions, and Susan Ingram from Big Brothers Big Sisters Ottawa talks about launching the social enterprise, Thrive. Additionally, Sonya Shorey, Interim President and CEO of Invest Ottawa, explains the role of the organization in creating jobs and community. The guests share the importance of collaboration, innovation, and mentorship in building a thriving business community, supporting small and medium enterprises, attracting talent, and tackling societal challenges. 00:00 Introduction to Ottawa Business Matters 00:39 Interview with Sueling Ching, CEO of the Ottawa Board of Trade 01:02 The Role and Impact of the Ottawa Board of Trade 02:56 The Importance of Advocacy in Business 06:57 The Role of the Ottawa Board of Trade in the Business Community 07:52 The Impact of the Ottawa Board of Trade during the Pandemic 08:15 The Role of the Board of Directors in the Ottawa Board of Trade 12:21 Introduction to Ruby Williams from Deloitte 12:34 Ruby's Journey and Role at Deloitte 15:12 The Importance of Community Involvement and Membership in the Ottawa Board of Trade 17:08 The Role of Women in Leadership Positions 25:17 Introduction to Sonya Shorey and Invest Ottawa 25:31 Invest Ottawa's Response to the Pandemic 27:17 The Role and Impact of Invest Ottawa 28:35 The Importance of Tech Talent and Business Talent 29:28 The Role of Bayview Yards in Innovation 30:35 The Impact of Ottawa Innovators and Companies 31:39 The Importance of Triple Bottom Line Companies 32:49 How to Get Involved with Invest Ottawa 37:45 Introduction to Susan Ingram and Big Brothers Big Sisters Ottawa 38:05 The Journey to Establishing Thrive 40:27 The Importance of Community Support and Networking 41:39 The Thrive Store Experience 49:37 The Importance of Donations to Thrive Read the full transcript here Tune in every Sunday at 8:00 PM as we unveil the authentic side of business in Ottawa on Rogers TV Ottawa. Our city's business community is vibrant, creative, and innovative. Hosted by award-winning broadcaster Sam Laprade, hear stories about the people, places and priorities that drive our local economy and that are shaping our future. Encore airtimes are Mondays at 11:00 AM, Wednesdays at 11:00 AM and Saturdays at 7:00 PM.