OBJ: ‘Third time’s the charm’ for Michelle Groulx with return to OCOBIA as chief advocate

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Credit: Ottawa Business Journal

We are pleased to share that Michelle Groulx has returned to the Ottawa Coalition of BIAs (OCOBIA) as Chief Advocate, a role that will put her at the forefront of the organization’s advocacy work on behalf of Ottawa’s 18 BIAs.

This marks Groulx’s third time working with OCOBIA, having been involved since its inception. In her new role, she aims to be a consistent voice for Ottawa’s small business community, helping to address critical issues such as the cost of doing business, housing, and economic recovery.

“The organization needed a real presence and voice on a city-wide scale,” Groulx told the Ottawa Business Journal. “It’s about going from survival mode into thrive mode, and I feel this positive energy that’s really coming up. The advocacy role, like, places keep our Main Streets from collapsing.”

Read the full article in the Ottawa Business Journal here (subscription may be required).

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