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Celebrating third places… in the Glebe BIA Brown’s Crafthouse Kitchen and Bar is a “locally focused casual restaurant that celebrates all things made with skill or by hand,” serving the Glebe community as a welcoming third place. “Serving a variety of house-made food, craft beers, cocktails and wine,” Brown’s is a great place to meet your neighbour. Across Ottawa every day, local citizens gather in cafes, coffee shops, collaboration spaces, games rooms, bars, and venues to enjoy the company of their community peers and enjoy local fare. These vital third places (home is our first place, work our second place) are often small businesses in our communities across rural, suburban, and urban Ottawa. Throughout October, the Ottawa Coalition of Business Improvement Areas (OCOBIA) and its 18 Business Improvement Areas (BIA) members will celebrate third places across the city. #SmallBusinessMonth #OttCity

Celebrating third places… in Downtown Rideau BIA Arts Court | Cour des arts is Downtown Rideau BIA’s home to Ottawa’s multi-disciplinary arts scene. The renovated Carleton Country Court House features a range of theatre, dance, concert, film, event and exhibit opportunities while self-guided free daytime tour opportunities provide a truly community-focused space in the heart of Downtown Rideau. Across Ottawa every day, local citizens gather in cafes, coffee shops, collaboration spaces, games rooms, bars, and venues to enjoy the company of their community peers and enjoy local fare. These vital third places (home is our first place, work our second place) are often small businesses in our communities across rural, suburban, and urban Ottawa. Throughout October, the Ottawa Coalition of Business Improvement Areas (OCOBIA) and its 18 Business Improvement Areas (BIA) members will celebrate third places across the city. #SmallBusinessMonth #OttCity Ottawa Music Industry Coalition | Coalition de l'industrie musicale d'Ottawa Art Engine Debaser Ottawa International Animation Festival

Celebrating third places… in Barrhaven BIA Anabia Cupcakery Café is Barrhaven’s “living space where time stands still.” The café bills itself as the “perfect social meeting place,” to spend some time “leisurely enjoying wonderfully delicious treats and handcrafted drinks.” A delightful overview of a third place experience in the heart of the Barrhaven community. Across Ottawa every day, local citizens gather in cafes, coffee shops, collaboration spaces, games rooms, bars, and venues to enjoy the company of their community peers and enjoy local fare. These vital third places (home is our first place, work our second place) are often small businesses in our communities across rural, suburban, and urban Ottawa. Throughout October, the Ottawa Coalition of Business Improvement Areas (OCOBIA) and its 18 Business Improvement Areas (BIA) members will celebrate third places across the city. #SmallBusinessWeek #OttCity

Celebrating third places… in Sparks Street BIA & Mall Authority Rabbit Hole is Sparks Street’s nightlife third place featuring creative cocktails, an intimate dining experience, and a launch point for Ottawa’s nightlife downtown. Housed in a 130-year-old building featuring exposed brick, an intimate speakeasy, seasonal rooftop tiki bar, and patio, Rabbit Hole features Ottawa’s Deluxe Grown Ass Pizza Party among its programming, bridging the afterwork 6-9 p.m. gap, or providing an early finish to an end of workday nightlife experience. Across Ottawa every day, local citizens gather in cafes, coffee shops, collaboration spaces, games rooms, bars, and venues to enjoy the company of their community peers and enjoy local fare. These vital third places (home is our first place, work our second place) are often small businesses in our communities across rural, suburban, and urban Ottawa. Throughout October, the Ottawa Coalition of Business Improvement Areas (OCOBIA) and its 18 Business Improvement Areas (BIA) members will celebrate third places across the city. #SmallBusinessMonth #OttCity

Celebrating third places… in Centretown BIA City At Night is Centretown’s “platform for culture and community.” The electronic music venue serves as a pulsating third place in Ottawa’s nightlife economy. The club and events venue is programmed by Ottawa’s “most prominent DJs and promoters,” and serves as Centretown’s destination for late night. Across Ottawa every day, local citizens gather in cafes, coffee shops, collaboration spaces, games rooms, bars, and venues to enjoy the company of their community peers and enjoy local fare. These vital third places (home is our first place, work our second place) are often small businesses in our communities across rural, suburban, and urban Ottawa. Throughout October, the Ottawa Coalition of Business Improvement Areas (OCOBIA) and its 18 Business Improvement Areas (BIA) members will celebrate third places across the city. #SmallBusinessMonth #OttCity

Celebrating third places… in Carp Road Corridor BIA The Cheshire Cat Pub serves as a third place, not only for the businesses inside the Carp Road Corridor, but across Western Ottawa. A traditional English pub atmosphere with regular live entertainment, cheeky and engaging messaging on their roadside signs, and a steady stream of friendly community-minded patrons really bring to life ‘The Cat’s’ ethos: “We love our community and our passion is to be your local pub, your third place.”  Across Ottawa every day, local citizens gather in cafes, coffee shops, collaboration spaces, games rooms, bars, and venues to enjoy the company of their community peers and enjoy local fare. These vital third places (home is our first place, work our second place) are often small businesses in our communities across rural, suburban, and urban Ottawa. Throughout October, the Ottawa Coalition of Business Improvement Areas (OCOBIA) and its 18 Business Improvement Areas (BIA) members will celebrate third places across the city. #SmallBusinessMonth #OttCity Dustin Therrien Roddy Bolivar

Celebrating third places… in Preston Street BIA Hare and Hound Barbershop's Little Italy location has roots as a barbershop in the community dating back to the 1930s as a community hub and staple of the Preston Street business landscape. Now, “prioritizing the idea of community love and support,” Hare and Hound works to create a welcoming environment that feels like customers “just walked into an extension of their own home.” Eclectic, vibrant, and welcoming, members of the Preston Street community have a welcoming barbershop hub in the Hare and Hound. Across Ottawa every day, local citizens gather in cafes, coffee shops, collaboration spaces, games rooms, bars, and venues to enjoy the company of their community peers and enjoy local fare. These vital third places (home is our first place, work our second place) are often small businesses in our communities across rural, suburban, and urban Ottawa. Throughout October, the Ottawa Coalition of Business Improvement Areas (OCOBIA) and its 18 Business Improvement Areas (BIA) members will celebrate third places across the city. #SmallBusinessMonth #OttCity

Celebrating third places… in Kanata Central BIA Trapped Canada Kanata is more than just an oasis for thrill-seekers looking for a puzzle-based challenge to test their problem-solving and teamwork skills. The Centrum-located escape room experience is also a welcoming and cozy board game lounge that features a snack and refreshment bar for residents from across Kanata to enjoy pre or post-adventure. Across Ottawa every day, local citizens gather in cafes, coffee shops, collaboration spaces, games rooms, bars, and venues to enjoy the company of their community peers and enjoy local fare. These vital third places (home is our first place, work our second place) are often small businesses in our communities across rural, suburban, and urban Ottawa. Throughout October, the Ottawa Coalition of Business Improvement Areas (OCOBIA) and its 18 Business Improvement Areas (BIA) members will celebrate third places across the city. #SmallBusinessMonth #SmallBusinessWeek #OttCity

Celebrating third places… in Westboro Village BIA Westboro Books is Westboro Village’s “community-centered literary destination,” where they “take pride in being more than just a bookstore.” The welcoming shop provides a third place “hub for like-minded individuals to connect and share their love of literature.” Westboro Books is a welcoming place for “book clubs, author events, story time and so much more.” Across Ottawa every day, local citizens gather in cafes, coffee shops, collaboration spaces, games rooms, bars, and venues to enjoy the company of their community peers and enjoy local fare. These vital third places (home is our first place, work our second place) are often small businesses in our communities across rural, suburban, and urban Ottawa. Throughout October, the Ottawa Coalition of Business Improvement Areas (OCOBIA) and its 18 Business Improvement Areas (BIA) members will celebrate third places across the city. #SmallBusinessMonth #SmallBusinessWeek #OttCity

Last call to register for our Small Business Week seminar! 📢 This FREE event is brought to you by Kanata North Business Association, Kanata Central BIA, RBC, BDC and OCOBIA Are you looking to connect with other local entrepreneurs? Join us for an exclusive networking opportunity on Tuesday, October 22nd at Hub350! Our Managing Cash Flow for Your Small Business seminar will provide you with knowledge from financial experts and also a chance to meet and collaborate with fellow small business owners in Kanata! 🚀 🗓 Date & Time: October 22, 2024 | 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM 📍 Location: Hub350 - 350 Legget Dr, Ottawa, ON (Free parking available directly across the street!) 🎤 Speakers Include: • Joanne Ironside, Senior Relationship Manager, Business Markets at RBC • Laura-Lee Brenneman, Manager, Business Centre at BDC 🎟 Secure Your Spot Now: https://lnkd.in/eTW6JX7T Don’t miss this chance to network, learn, and grow! #SmallBusinessWeek #KanataBusiness #NetworkingEvent #CashFlowManagement #BusinessGrowth #OttawaBusiness #SmallBusinessOwners #LocalEntrepreneurs RBCx RBC BDC OCOBIA