Glebe's professional services firms—from law to architecture—drive neighbourhood beyond storefronts
Behind Bank Street's shops and restaurants, a network of service businesses delivers award-winning, nationally recognized work in education technology, law, architecture, and staffing.
The day's top stories, food & events — every morning at 7. Unsubscribe anytime.
The Glebe's strength extends well beyond its street-level shops and restaurants. Behind the storefronts along Bank Street, the neighbourhood is home to a strong network of service businesses doing award-winning, nationally recognized work.
Sprig Learning, an education technology company founded in 2018, has developed personalized learning solutions and culturally responsive assessments supporting early literacy and numeracy for students across Canada and the U.S. The company won the Community Impact Award at the 2020 Bootstrap Awards and was selected as the only Canadian participant in the Measures for Early Success initiative supported by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation.
Solvis Law provides legal services in business and corporate law, real estate, and immigration. Led by principal lawyer Anna Kuprieieva, the firm pairs legal expertise with a client-focused style, serving local, national, and international clients from its Glebe office.
RMA+SH Architects, based on Pretoria Avenue, is one of Ottawa's most respected heritage conservation firms. It has given new life to local landmarks such as the Ottawa Little Theatre and Dominion-Chalmers United Church, guided by the belief that the greenest building is the one already built.
LRO Staffing, a Bank Street mainstay since 2005, is a full-service recruitment and staffing agency placing permanent, contract, and temporary talent across finance, technology, government, legal, corporate services, and construction. Its 94 per cent employee retention rate underscores its reputation as a leader in the field.
These businesses bring people to the area, create jobs, and contribute to the energy that makes the Glebe more than a shopping and dining district.
At a glance
What education technology company is based in the Glebe?
Sprig Learning, founded in 2018, develops personalized learning solutions and culturally responsive assessments for early literacy and numeracy, serving students across Canada and the U.S.
Which heritage conservation firm operates in the Glebe?
RMA+SH Architects, based on Pretoria Avenue, is one of Ottawa's most respected heritage conservation firms and has restored local landmarks including the Ottawa Little Theatre and Dominion-Chalmers United Church.
How long has LRO Staffing been operating on Bank Street?
LRO Staffing has been a Bank Street mainstay since 2005, functioning as a full-service recruitment and staffing agency with a 94 per cent employee retention rate.
