The Connelly Group of Companies (CGC), has a reputation for identifying opportunities, then quickly developing and executing strategic plans to achieve objectives. Following this approach, we have conceived and built a series of successful companies from the ground up over the last 35 years. We are a private company founded in 1980. Our clients say one of our greatest strengths is our ability to coordinate and find consensus between disparate groups of stakeholders, so that together, they may achieve goals otherwise unobtainable on their own.
CGC owns a number of commercial, retail and industrial real estate holdings in the Ottawa region.
CGC offers a range of services for Indigenous communities and organizations, including planning, governance, economic development, skills training and more.
CGC has conceived and developed several internationally renowned brands over three decades.
CGC has over three decades of hands-on marketing experience, working closely with people from a wide variety of disciplines.
Since 1982, Performance Management Consultants has been providing affordable results-oriented professional services and training.
President
Ron founded CGC in 1980. Under his guidance the firm has conceived, and developed many successful companies. Some of these companies continue to operate under CGC and some have been sold to major multi-nationals. Ron is active in the community, and has served on various committees and boards, some of which include: The Mayors Economic Task Force on the Future of Ottawa, Commercial Industrial Development Corporation, The Entrepreneurship Centre of Ottawa-Carleton, OCRI, The Ottawa Construction Association, The Ottawa Association of Exposition Managers. He received his MBA from Sir George Williams University in Montreal (now Concordia University) and B.Comm from Carleton University.
Email: ronconnelly@connelly.ca
Tel: (613)569-2999, Ext. 19
Vice President
Dan’s career in marketing and events management spans over twenty years, as entrepreneur and producer of his own events, as Vice President of Connelly Business Exhibitions, and also as a consultant to one of the world’s largest integrated media firms, Ziff Davis. Over his career, Dan has been involved in the conception, development, launch and marketing of eight new major annual events. His responsibilities have included government and media relations, business strategy, product and brand development, training, and sales and marketing management. Dan also conducts due diligence of companies in the biotechnology and information technology sectors, for the purposes of assessing investment suitability. He has been a member of the evaluation committee of the Carleton University Technology Advancement Fund, which invests in promising technology start-ups arising from the work of faculty or students.
Email: dhamilton@connelly.ca
Tel: (613)569-2999, Ext. 22
Chief Financial Officer
Robert has over 35 years of accounting, business & international experience having worked in various industries with both public and private corporations in Canada and overseas. He has used his expertise to spearhead positive changes and his hands-on approach allows him to be able to offer relevant business insights and advise. Robert was also involved in various fund-raising events to help build suitable housing for those in need both locally and abroad.
Email: rsandor@connelly.ca
Tel: (613)569-2999, Ext. 52
Manager of Investment Strategy
Jon joined the Connelly Group in 2013, bringing a breadth of experience in finance, sales, and marketing. Jon has experience in both the public and private sector, having worked for startups and established companies. His role involves managing both the investment and real estate portfolio for the group.
Email: jonconnelly@connelly.ca
Tel: (613)569-2999, Ext. 27
858 Bank Street
Suite 109
Ottawa, Ontario
CANADA
K1S 3W3
Phone: 1-613-569-2999
Fax: 1-613-569-1333