10/25/2026
WELCOME OTTAWA FOR NEWCOMERS
Building Your Future: Taking the Fear Out of Career and Financial Decisions
Navigating credential recognition, career transitions, professional development, or important financial decisions in a new community can feel daunting.
Join the Ottawa Community Loan Fund (OCLF) for a free and welcoming evening for OCLF clients, alumni, and newcomers, designed to take some of the uncertainty out of your next steps.
Hear real experiences from OCLF clients, ask the questions that matter to you, make meaningful connections, and access practical resources to support your professional and financial future.
What to expect:
• Real experiences & open Q&A
• Practical resources & meaningful connections
• Complimentary professional headshots with a professional photographer
• Before You Borrow - bilingual small-business financing information
• Tastes & Traditions Around the World activity, food & refreshments
📅 Wednesday, October 28, 2026
⏰ 5:00 - 7:00 PM
📍 211 Bronson Avenue, Room 098B, Ottawa
🎟️ Free | Registration required
🔗 Register today: https://bit.ly/4hzS071
Children are welcome. The venue is accessible to people with disabilities.
The Ottawa Community Loan Fund (OCLF) will also recognize the support of the Government of Ontario through a 12-month Seed grant awarded by the Ontario Trillium Foundation (OTF). Ontario Trillium Foundation
The Ottawa Community Loan Fund gratefully acknowledges the financial support of the City of Ottawa / Fond d’Emprunt Communautaire d’Ottawa remercie sincèrement la Ville d’Ottawa de son soutien financier.