OCA's Annual General Meeting March 21st, 2024
OCA 2024 AGM held at the Centurion Centre
2023 OCA Chair Paul Mayer of Sapacon Drywall presents the report on OCA 2023 activities and financials and introduces 2024 Chair Hubie Splinter of Graebeck Construction and the 2024 Board of Directors. Recognition of 2 new OCA Wall of Fame inductees - K. Wayne Crawford and Thomas (Tommy) Sullivan. Guest Speaker: Jim Harris, Disruptive Innovation Speaker
OCA Spring Golf Tournament, June 11, 2024
Designated charity recipient of $50,000 from the tournament is David Smith Youth Treatment Centre
The OCA is proud to host the annual Spring Golf Tournament, one of the biggest Golf Tournaments in the City of Ottawa hosting over 500 golfers!
OCA Chair's Cup Golf Tournament, September 10, 2024
Designated charity recipient of $25,000+ from the tournament is Ottawa Network for Education - School Breakfast Program
On Tuesday, September 10th, 2024 the OCA Chairman's Cup golf tournament was held once again at the 3 premiere west-end golf courses - EAGLE CREEK, LOCH MARCH and the MARSHES.
2024 OCA Construction Symposium & Trade Show, April 17, 2024
2 Trade Show Halls with over 150 Exhibitors, 13 Educational Seminars and a lot of networking!
Held at the EY Centre April 17, 2024 with 13 educational seminars. Trade Show floor of over 150 exhibitors in Hall 3 & 4.
OCA Chair's Annual Reception, November 5, 2024
Guest Speaker - Mayor of Ottawa Mark Sutcliffe
The Chair's Reception has by tradition been a major business networking event attracting 250 industry leaders together. Typically, it is an opportunity to celebrate a worthy charity and this year is no different as we presented a cheque for $45,000 to Ottawa Network for Education - School Breakfast Program. As well, the crowd celebrated Don Chutter, OCA Life Member's 100th Birthday Celebration.
OCA Annual Christmas Gala, November 30, 2024
Fairmont Chateau Laurier Ballroom
Chairman Paul Mayer and his wife Susan invited all members & their partners to OCA’s 73rd Annual Christmas Gala held in the Fairmont Chateau Laurier Ballroom. The SWAY Band led by Rob D'Urbano got everyone up on the dance floor following the customary 1st class dining experience.
OCA-WIC (Women in Construction) Events
The OCA-WIC Committee hosts networking events and educational opportunities
OCA Women in Construction (WIC), launched in 2020, seeks to inspire, support, encourage, connect and celebrate women in the construction industry. The group is open to women of OCA member firms, and is a place of inspiration, support and mentorship.
OYCL (Ottawa Young Construction Leader) Events 2024
The OYCL hosts several networking events and educational opportunities
OYCL promotes networking and building opportunities to interact with potential clients and suppliers in order to strengthen working relationships and open doors. We provide leadership opportunities and engagement within our industry and our community.