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Join us for GOHBA's annual Hello/Goodbye event, presented by PMA Brethour Realty Group Ottawa held on Thursday, February 11th, 2027 at Saint Elias Banquet Centre as we dive into the Ottawa housing market trends and forecast for 2027 and reflect on achievements and challenges of 2026.

Let's discuss trends, strategies, and opportunities that will shape the local housing industry. Don't miss out on this essential event designed specifically for your sales team! 

This year's event features:

Cheryl Rice from PMA Brethour Realty Group Ottawa, to speak on the latest details on Ottawa's housing market outlook

David Coletto from Abacus Data, to speak on the local economic atmosphere  

Event Agenda:

• 7:00 am: Registration & Networking
• 7:30 am: Breakfast
• 8:00 am: Introduction & Welcome
• 8:15 am: Cheryl Rice - Keynote Presentation (followed by Q&A)
• 8:40 am: David Coletto (followed by Q&A)
• 9:00 am: Speaker TBD - Guest Speaker (followed by Q&A)
•  9:20 am: Closing Remarks
  

You do not want to miss out on this event! Register today!

*Free Parking*

*Dress code: Business casual*

Meet the Speakers:

Cheryl Rice, President, PMA Brethour Ottawa

Cheryl brings 30 years of marketing and sales experience to her role as President of PMA Ottawa. Her work with developers includes the launch of two major Ottawa residential/retail/office projects, several low-rise communities, and condominium projects. Cheryl also built a successful consulting practice helping Ottawa and international clients to research, develop and introduce new products, acquire and retain customers, and increase revenue at a lower cost of sale.

With 15+ years in the high technology industry working for companies such as Nokia, Mitel, and AVG, Cheryl advises our clients on how to leverage technology for customer relationship management (CRM), marketing automation, and digital and social media marketing, to improve business results.

David Coletto, Chair / CEO / Founder, Abacus Data
Named one of Canada’s top 100 most influential people in Canadian politics by The Hill Times, David Coletto is one of Canada’s most recognizable pollsters and commentators on politics, consumer behaviour, and the workplace. 

He is Chair, CEO and founder of Abacus Data, a full-service market research and strategy firm based in Ottawa, Toronto and Halifax. With almost two decades of experience in the industry, David and his partners founded Abacus 15 years ago and since then it has grown into one of Canada's most respected market research firms. 

He earned a PhD in Political Science from the University of Calgary in 2010 is an adjunct professor at Carleton University in the Clayton H. Riddell Master of Political Management program. He is the host and producer of inFocus with David Coletto a podcast that explores the intersection of public opinion, politics, public policy, and consumer behaviour. He is also the official pollster for the Toronto Star and The Logic.

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If you are a GOHBA member, but DO NOT have a GOHBA account and would like to register online, please send your request to Christina Pliatsika at [email protected] to provide you with login access. 

Refund Policy: Tickets are refundable after written notice by the purchaser up to 7 days prior to the event. After that, tickets are considered non-refundable, but they are transferable.