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Invested in the job Outgoing Invest Ottawa CEO Bruce Lazenby looks back on his five years at the helm > PAGES 10-11

July 4, 2016 Vol. 19, NO. 18

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Panning planning How many bad decisions can one city’s planners make? In Ottawa’s case, a lot, says Bruce Firestone. > PAGES 6-7

Chamber champion New Ottawa Chamber of Commerce chair Marie Boivin wants businesses to get more out of the organization.

Gordon McMillan is the founder, CEO and chief creative officer of the ByWard Market branding agency that bears his name. PHOTO BY MARK HOLLERON

McMillan’s brand builds momentum

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Ottawa-based creative agency has carved successful niche by being true to its vision

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It doesn’t do government work — instead, firm focuses on corporate clients and keeps growing stronger after 20 years > PAGES 4-5