Breakfast Networking Event Bad Alibi

The Heart of Orléans BIA invites local business owners and entrepreneurs to join us for a morning of connection and conversation that celebrates what makes doing business in Orléans special — community, opportunity, and support.Because when it comes to starting or growing a business, #WhyNotOrléans?

Location: Bad Alibi

Date: Thursday April 16, 2026

Time: 8:00–10:00 AM

We are excited to share programs, services, upcoming workshops, and advisory supports at Invest Ottawa that are designed to help Orléans businesses at every stage of their journey. Our goal is to provide practical guidance, valuable resources, and hands-on support to help local entrepreneurs start, grow, and succeed. This session highlights how local and city-wide supports come together to strengthen our mainstreets and reinforce why Orléans continues to be a great place to build and grow a business — #WhyNotOrléans.

Presenters

Sara Perron

Sara Perron is the Manager of Entrepreneurship Programs at Invest Ottawa, where she supports non-tech mainstreet businesses through programs, advisory services, and education to help them start and scale their businesses. She is also the co-owner of Bigode Martial Arts & Fitness in Orléans, a local business she has proudly helped lead and grow for the past eight years.

Sabrina Colucci

Sabrina Colucci is the Client Experience Coordinator at Invest Ottawa, where she supports non-tech mainstreet businesses through entrepreneurship programs, program delivery, and client engagement. She plays a key role in supporting client interactions and ensuring entrepreneurs have a smooth and supportive experience throughout their journey.

Paula Hopkins

Paula Hopkins is the Director of Entrepreneurship with Invest Ottawa.  She and her team provide programs and services directed at helping people launch and grow their non tech based businesses.  Paula has been with Invest Ottawa for over 11 years and has been supporting business owners and entrepreneurs for more than 15 years.  Personally, she has owned and operated 2 businesses and continues to have an entrepreneurial spirit.