On Friday, November 16th Welch LLP hosted the 3rd Annual Grand Casino that raised funds in support of the Ottawa Regional Cancer Foundation. The night consisted of gambling, dancing, networking, and a silent auction featuring some great items such as a 20 person Brew Donkey tour, and two signed Jim Cuddy acoustic guitars. Hundreds of… Read more »
The time is now! US Immigration policies have tightened, and as a result, a significant number of the highly skilled foreign workers in the US under the H-1B visa program are having trouble getting their visas renewed. In addition, the new candidates who normally apply and are accepted into the US each year are now… Read more »
On Friday, October 26th, Welch LLP was proud to have Partner, Ryan Dostie, featured on a panel speaking on “Real Estate- Whether to Lease or Purchase & Best Structure to Hold Commercial Real Estate”. He was accompanied by Benoit Paquet from RBC, and Daniel Niedra from CRBE. Ryan presented on how to prepare for financing… Read more »
This October, Welch LLP was featured in Capital Magazine’s latest issue on the accelerated growth of Ottawa entrepreneurs and businesses. The feature highlights how Welch’s ongoing entrepreneurial spirit has contributed to the firm’s success for over 100 years. Check out page 38 of the issue for the full article. “As Welch looks back on a… Read more »
On Thursday, October 18, the staff of Welch LLP’s Toronto office hosted an intimate evening to celebrate 100 years in business. The celebration was held at Marché Restaurant in Brookfield Place and included drinks, entertainment, networking and speeches by the firm’s Managing Partners Micheal Burch and Partner Kathy Steffan. Alex Pangman & her Alleycats performed… Read more »
In celebration of Welch’s 100th year anniversary, we decided to give back to our community in a few special ways that go above and beyond our annual initiatives. This month, we decided to give back by volunteering at the Ottawa Mission. The Ottawa Mission has been helping the homeless in Ottawa since 1906, making the… Read more »
On Tuesday, October 2nd, Welch LLP partnered with Stratford Managers to co-host an invite-only special event called “Executive Perspective, Panel Series – How to create a culture of innovation to drive business success” for 100 business executives from Toronto’s leading companies. The evening was introduced by Welch LLP Partner Kathy Steffan, moderated by Josh O’Kane… Read more »
On October 4th, Welch LLP hosted two sessions, one for non-profit organizations and one for private enterprises, on new accounting and tax updates. Both sessions were moderated by Partner Garth Steele, CPA, CA and featured experts from Welch LLP in their respective service areas. The sessions explored a variety of topics vital to help prepare… Read more »
On Monday, September 17th, Sean Cullum from Welch LLP, along with Zach Coakeley from Cresa, John Bethune from BFL Canada and Andrew Emmans from Custom Home Interiors participated in the First Annual Inspirational Golf Classic in support of mental health at Rideau View Golf Club. The tournament raised an outstanding total of $86,000 in support… Read more »
On Wednesday September 12 the Welch LLP Ottawa office hosted a festive evening to celebrate the company’s 100 year anniversary. The event, held at the National Gallery of Canada, was attended by more than seven-hundred guests comprised of past and present staff and their families, clients and notable community members. We were honoured to be… Read more »
Effective October 17th 2018, the Canadian government will legalize the use of cannabis. This will no doubt disrupt every workplace in the country so how should employers prepare for this legislative change? Watch Now
Welch LLP helps play a part in raising $770,000+ at Presidents Breakfast in Support of The Ottawa Hospital. On September 13th, Welch LLP staff members including Jim McConnery and Scott Murdoch along with 550+ other guests attended the President’s Breakfast in support of The Ottawa Hospital. The event included breakfast over networking and discussion of… Read more »
On September 26th at 2pm, Welch LLP Partners Jim McConnery and Don Scott alongside Perley-Robertson, Hill & McDougall’s Gregory Sanders hosted a discussion about how the new Tax on Split Income (TOSI) rules can affect you and your business. Watch Now
Bruce Reganold and Bryan Haralovich from Welch LLP participated in a dynamic discussion on tech in the Bahamas with the Bahamas High Commission, GIV Bahamas, Kanata North BIA, Willis College and other leaders in the technology industry. The discussions included the possibility of putting together a tech park in Exuma. The objective being to educate… Read more »
WelchGroup Consulting (“WelchGroup”), a subsidiary of Welch LLP, is pleased to announce that it acted as the exclusive M&A Advisor to GAL Power Systems (“GAL Power”), an Ottawa-based leader in providing critical power and temperature control solutions in North America, on its sale to Florida-based Private Equity firm, Trivest Partners (“Trivest”). GAL Power, led by… Read more »
On Saturday, August 11th the staff from the Welch LLP Quinte offices hosted an exclusive gathering to celebrate Welch’s 100 year anniversary. Held at the Lions Pavilion at West Zwick’s Island Park in Belleville, it included entertainment, a BBQ and local wine, cider and brews as they toasted to the next 100 years of Welch…. Read more »
Welch LLP and MBM Intellectual Property Law hosted an intimate evening at the new Le Germain Hotel in Ottawa with guests sampling an incredible seafood bar that included crab legs, smoked sable, a vodka and scotch oyster luge and much more. Guests were also treated to a live charcuterie demo from Chef Dominique Dufour. Conversations… Read more »
On Wednesday, July 18th some of the Welch LLP staff, including Managing Partner Micheal Burch, had the opportunity to participate in a Build Day with Habitat for Humanity, at the Leacross Landing build site in Ottawa. They spent the day assisting with various tasks involved with building a house. Founded in 1985, Habitat for Humanity… Read more »
On June 22nd, Welch LLP partnered with Gowling & Orbis to hold a private screening of “Indian Horse” at the Canadian War Museum, to celebrate National Indigenous Peoples Day. Indian Horse is a film adaptation of Richard Wagamese’s award-winning novel that tells the story of an Ojibwe boy who survives the residential school system by… Read more »
On Thursday, July 12, the Welch Women in Leadership Committee hosted a networking breakfast for all women working at Welch. The group discussion over breakfast included topics such as the barriers women face in the workplace, how to overcome these barriers, and ideas or suggestions that can help all women succeed and grow in the… Read more »