FAQ About Michael Wood

• What is Michael Wood's address?

  Michael Wood is located at
  Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

• What is Michael Wood's job title?

  Michael Wood is a Michael Wood has become the face and voice of small businesses throughout Ottawa, Ontario and Canada. After the government-regulated shutdowns in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic in March 2020, Michael watched the gross sales of his event rental company decline by ninety-seven percent compared to the previous year, resulting in losses of more than three million (3,000,000.00) dollars. Michael's previous clients included the National Hockey League, FIFA, Cirque Du Soleil, the Canadian Football League and many local fairs, festivals, conferences and trade shows. After a conversation with a city councillor in March 2020, Michael began to appeal to elected officials and set up virtual round tables where other small business owners could express their concerns directly to the federal, provincial and municipal governments and met with over fifty elected officials at levels of government to discuss small business Michael has appeared twice before the House of Commons Federal Finance Committee (FINA) (June 2020/April 2021) as a representative of small businesses. He also appeared twice in August and November 2020 before the Ontario Standing Committee on Finance and Economic Affairs (SCOFEA). He appeared in January 2021, 2022 and 2024 before the Ontario Pre-Budgetary Consultation. Michael has been seen and heard on many traditional media stations, including Rogers Radio, Bell Media Television and Radio, the CBC, the Globe and Mail, Postmedia and nationally on CTV News Channel. He has also appeared in international media in countries including Australia and the UK. Michael is currently an award-winning professor at Algonquin College, where he teaches in a music industry program. He is a former touring guitarist and was discovered by legendary radio DJ Casey Kasem. Michael is a published author, a voting member for the Juno Awards, and the former American Idol Insider for various Fox News stations in the United States. Michael is a 2021 Premier’s Award Nominee for business, a 2021 Algonquin College Alumni of Distinction Award for business and was given a 2021 Most Influential Award by Meeting Planners International. Michael has also received a 40 Under Forty designation, a Top 10 under 40 designation (Canadian Rental Service), a 2019 FEBE Community Builder Award, a Capital Educator Award and was recognized by the Province of Ontario with a 2017 Celebration Award. He also was given special recognition by the City of Ottawa around opioids and overdoses as well as being named among the Top 50 most influential residents.

• What industry does Michael Wood currently work in?

  Michael Wood currently works in the Ottawa Business Brokers | Ottawa Consultants | Algonquin College Of Applied Arts And Technology |

• Which languages does Michael Wood speak?

  No Languages Available

• Which industries has Michael Wood previously worked in?

  Michael Wood has prior
  experience in the following industries:
  Riverwood Acoustics | Self Employed | Ottawa Special Events | The Message Centre | City Lights Entertainment | American Idol Insider | Top Sail

• What is Michael Wood’s work experience?

  Michael Wood has the following professional experience:
  Ottawa Business Brokers | Ottawa Consultants | Algonquin College Of Applied Arts And Technology | Riverwood Acoustics | Self Employed | Ottawa Special Events | The Message Centre | City Lights Entertainment | American Idol Insider | Top Sail

• How can I find Michael Wood on LinkedIn?

  You can view Michael Wood’s LinkedIn profile at LinkedIn URL

• What are Michael Wood’s work email addresses?

  Michael Wood’s work email
  addresses are
  michael@riverwoodacoustics.com

• What company does Michael Wood work for?

  Ottawa Business Brokers | Ottawa Consultants | Algonquin College Of Applied Arts And Technology |