City celebrates immigrant entrepreneurs at TiE Entrepreneurial Conference

The City of Ottawa has recognized five local entrepreneurs for their significant contributions to Ottawa’s economy.

The City of Ottawa has recognized five local entrepreneurs for their significant contributions to Ottawa’s economy. The Immigrant Entrepreneur Awards were presented Friday, November 7, during TiE (The Indus Entrepreneur) Ottawa’s TiE Entrepreneurship Conference.

The 2025 Immigrant Entrepreneur Award recipients are:

• Alberto Aguilar - Plantaform Technology Inc.
• Marie Boursiquot - Ottawa Home Care
• Roldan Pinilla Guerrero - TGI Group Ottawa
• Victoria Xu - miRoncol Health
• Omar Gaber - Chewy Puff Cookie - Youth Entrepreneur Award

For more information about each award recipient, please visit ottawa.ca/IEAwards.

The Immigrant Entrepreneur Awards recognize the success and contributions of individuals who were born outside of Canada and now make Ottawa their home. Since the awards began in 2012, over 50 local entrepreneurs have been recognized by the City of Ottawa.

TiE is the largest network of entrepreneurs and professionals in the world, dedicated to fostering entrepreneurship. TiE Ottawa has been fostering entrepreneurship in the National Capital Region since 2002 by supporting budding entrepreneurs with mentorship, networking, education and global connectivity.

 

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Ottawa is built on the hard work, creativity, and determination of the many people who call this city their home. The entrepreneurs we’re celebrating show how newcomers strengthen our economy and enrich our community. I’m especially proud to see the Youth Immigrant Entrepreneur Award presented this year. Congratulations and thank you for choosing Ottawa to live and build great businesses.

Mark Sutcliffe, Mayor of Ottawa