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Opening soonMedium confidenceSome evidence fields were incomplete or only partially corroborated, so confidence is capped at medium.Detected 6mo ago

Ontario Optics

RetailMove in Progress·Downtown Commercial Core·#255 317 7 AV SW ↗
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Signal detected

Medium confidence

ONTARIO OPTICS has recent permit activity associated with its known business address.

Evidence

Permit numberBP2026-01346

Calgary Building Permits

Permit descriptionGroup E Mercantile 3.2.2.66.

Calgary Building Permits

Permit date2026-01-29

Calgary Building Permits

Likely service needs

Matched to Retail

Fit scores estimate how relevant each service is to this business at its current stage, based on category and signal evidence — not a guarantee of need.

Business insurance82 / 100

As a new Retail business, it may be relevant for commercial coverage and liability setup.

Bookkeeping / accounting75 / 100

As a new Retail business, it may be relevant for bookkeeping and early financial workflows.

Website / local SEO72 / 100

As a new Retail business, it may be relevant for local visibility, reviews, and website setup.

POS / payments70 / 100

As a new Retail business, it may be relevant for point-of-sale and payment processing setup.

Payroll68 / 100

As a new Retail business, it may be relevant for payroll setup once staff are hired.

Signage64 / 100

As a new Retail business, it may be relevant for storefront and launch signage.

Security systems58 / 100

As a new Retail business, it may be relevant for alarms, cameras, and access control.

{ }Source record · Calgary Business LicensesShow
{
  "point": {
    "type": "Point",
    "coordinates": [
      -114.0687744,
      51.0464516
    ]
  },
  "exp_dt": "2026-09-11T14:47:57.000Z",
  "address": "#255 317 7 AV SW",
  "getbusid": "16196164",
  "globalid": "{XXXXXXXX-XXXX-XXXX-XXXX-XXX387878837}",
  "comdistcd": "DNC",
  "comdistnm": "DOWNTOWN COMMERCIAL CORE",
  "tradename": "ONTARIO OPTICS",
  "homeoccind": "N",
  "first_iss_dt": "2022-09-12T14:47:57.000Z",
  "licencetypes": "RETAIL DEALER - PREMISES",
  "jobstatusdesc": "Move in Progress"
}
{ }Raw signal evidenceShow
{
  "items": [
    {
      "field": "permitnum",
      "label": "Permit number",
      "value": "BP2026-01346",
      "sourceUrl": "https://data.calgary.ca/resource/c2es-76ed.json",
      "sourceDataset": "Calgary Building Permits",
      "sourceRecordId": "35ce5156-1589-47f6-903c-b2f02b954637"
    },
    {
      "field": "description",
      "label": "Permit description",
      "value": "Group E Mercantile 3.2.2.66.",
      "sourceUrl": "https://data.calgary.ca/resource/c2es-76ed.json",
      "sourceDataset": "Calgary Building Permits",
      "sourceRecordId": "35ce5156-1589-47f6-903c-b2f02b954637"
    },
    {
      "field": "applieddate",
      "label": "Permit date",
      "value": "2026-01-29",
      "sourceUrl": "https://data.calgary.ca/resource/c2es-76ed.json",
      "sourceDataset": "Calgary Building Permits",
      "sourceRecordId": "35ce5156-1589-47f6-903c-b2f02b954637"
    }
  ],
  "summary": "ONTARIO OPTICS has recent permit activity associated with its known business address."
}

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At a glance

CategoryRetail
StatusMove in Progress
CommunityDowntown Commercial Core
First seenSep 12, 2022
Licence expiresSep 11, 2026
Licence typeRETAIL DEALER - PREMISES
Classificationdeterministic
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#255 317 7 AV SW

Downtown Commercial Core, Calgary, AB

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