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 Design revealed for Ottawa Public Library – Library and Archives Canada joint facility 

At an event today, Mayor Jim Watson, the Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Canadian Heritage, the Honourable Catherine McKenna, Minister of Infrastructure and Communities, and Councillor Tim Tierney, Chair of the Ottawa Public Library Board revealed the proposed architectural design for the Ottawa Public Library – Library and Archives Canada Joint Facility. 

 Maddy’s Gala — started by a pair of grieving parents looking to give back to a children's hospice that helped them in their darkest hours — has blossomed into a beautiful and bountiful evening that raises six-figure amounts for Roger Neilson House.  - CBC News

 On April 25, the Ottawa Board of Trade and Ottawa Business Journal will host its Local Breakfast Series event with guest speaker Lise Bourgeois. Stay tuned for an annoucement of the 2019 Forty Under 40 recipients. 

Speaker: Lise Bourgeois, President of La Cité 

Lise Bourgeois is the head of La Cité, the largest French-language College of Applied Arts and Technology in Ontario, since March 2010. Ms. Bourgeois has worked in the field of education for more than 40 years, having worked as a teacher, Program and Service Coordinator, Education Officer, Superintendent and Director of Education in Eastern Ontario. She holds a Bachelor in Arts and a Master's degree in Education. 

As president and CEO of La Cité, Ms. Bourgeois continues the development of French-languge at the postsecondary level and place the success of each student at the heart of educational decisions. La Cite has also surpassed 5,500 students under her guidance and still ranks among the best colleges in the province. As a visonary leader, Ms. Bourgeois has obtained the necessary funding to develop a new infrastructure that propels the student experience into a whole new dimension of experiential and multidisciplinary learning: Excentricité, an immersive technology and entrepreneurship pavilion inaugurated last September. 

Lise Bourgeois is the co-chair of the Association des collèges et université de la francophonie Canadienne's board of directors. She also sits on the board of Invest Ottawa. 

 On April 16, the Ottawa Board of Trade and Ottawa Business Journal will host its Local Breakfast Series event with The Ottawa Sports and Entertainment Group, at TD Place. 

Mark Goudie, President and CEO, Ottawa Sports and Entertainment Group, will discuss the past 5 years of OSEG history; weaving itself into Ottawa's vibrant culture by bridging the city's Heritage and History with a progressive and unparalleled Entertainment experience for people of all ages. While sharing notable achievements with the city such as; the 104th Grey Cup, the 67's 50th Anniversary, creating the OSEG Foundation, the NHL 100 Classic Game, FIFA Women's World Cup and more. 

Themed around the horizon of what's ahead Mark will share his view on what lies ahead for Lansdowne, TD Place and OSEG. 

Ottawa Mayor, Jim Watson holds a high-profile breakfast series, where issues vital to Ottawa's prosperity and quality of life are presented. Focusing on issues such as economic development, transportation and the environment, this breakfast series provides an opportunity to network and stay informed. 

Goldy Hyder is President and CEO of the Business Council of Canada, a non-partisan association composed of the chief executives and entrepreneurs of 150 leading Canadian companies. Previously,
he was President & CEO of Hill+Knowlton Strategies. Earlier in his career he served as director of policy and chief of staff to The Right Honourable Joe Clark, former Prime Minister and leader of the then, Federal Progressive Conservative Party. 

Mr. Hyder has an extensive record of service in the charitable and non-profit sectors; including, chair of the Ottawa Senators Foundation, and as an Executive Committee member of Century Initiative. He is a regular commentator in the Canadian media on business, politics and public policy. In 2013 he received the Queen's Diamond Jubilee Medal in recognition of his contributions to Canada. 

Topic: Working Together for Canada's Economic Future 

 One of the most misunderstood elements of a company's structure is it's culture. Some believe culture is only relevant when there are employees involved. Some believe culture happens organically and it's not something you can have much control over.

Every company, large or small, has a culture. And while the culture will develop organically if left alone, creating a culture that drives success and keeps everyone focused and moving in the same direction requires planning and energy. A defined company culture impacts the delivery of product and services, so even solopreneurs must take the time to create the culture that best expresses their business. For those with employees, defining culture is even more critical. It provides clarity around purpose and a deep sense of team.

Rob Dale from Rhapsody Strategies introduced us to the four key areas of creating a culture of success.