Michelle Groulx, executive director of the Ottawa Coalition of Business Improvement Areas (OCOBIA), will leave her role in early January to become president of MBC Group, a national engineering and appraisal firm.
Throughout nearly three years, Groulx worked with the OCOBIA board, BIA leaders, and organizations at the local, provincial and federal levels.
Groulx provided a voice for local Main Street businesses during the pandemic and has provided advocacy during the subsequent economic downturn.
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“My passion for building teams fuels my excitement as I step into the role of president at MBC Group,” said Groulx in a news release.
MBC Group, located in Westboro, has undergone rapid expansion in the past seven years and now has six national offices and a team of 130 people.
“This transition marks a significant moment in MBC Group’s trajectory,” said Ross Huartt, MBC Group CEO. “Michelle is enthusiastic about contributing to the firm’s continued success during this exciting phase of expansion.”