Your Ottawa Board of Trade
We are the voice of business in Ottawa, representing enterprises of all sizes and from across all sectors since 1857.
As a key economic development partner in the National Capital Region, OBOT advocates for collaborative and sustainable community prosperity, supports businesses at every stage of growth, and champions Ottawa as the best place to live, work, learn, play, visit and invest.
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OBOT Member Spotlight: NutriChem – Bridging Science and Nature in Personalized Health
At the heart of Ottawa’s health and wellness landscape is NutriChem, a pioneering organization with a clear mission: to bridge science and nature through personalized, preventative care. NutriChem specializes in combining the best of naturopathic medicine with the expertise of a compounding pharmacy, offering unique, tailored solutions designed for each individual. Their integrated approach is redefining what whole-person care…
Join Us in Showing Your Support for Investment in Lansdowne 2.0
We all know that Ottawa is at a turning point. The way people live, work, and connect in our city is changing rapidly and we are competing globally for talent, investment, ideas, and attention. If we want to lead in that race and want to be the capital of choice and an economy that is…
Update from the Ottawa Board of Trade – Q2 2025
Dear members, As the summer unfolds, I want to extend my warmest wishes to you, your families, and employees for a season filled with connection, exploration, and renewal. This season is also the perfect time to rediscover the incredible assets we have right here at home. Supporting local businesses and promoting our city and country…
Op-Ed: Ottawa-Gatineau Poised for a New Era of Seamless Cross-Border Business
The Ottawa Board of Trade and the Gatineau Chamber of Commerce applaud the federal government’s landmark decision to remove federal barriers to interprovincial trade. This bold step is a game-changer for our region, setting the stage for even closer economic integration and unlocking new opportunities for businesses on both sides of the Ottawa River. For…
Op-Ed: Capitalizing on the Capital: Ottawa Has Defence Hub Potential
This op-ed was originally published by Sueling Ching, President and CEO of the Ottawa Board of Trade, and Sonya Shorey, President and CEO of Invest Ottawa, in the June 24, 2025 edition of The Hill Times. Canada has a critical window of opportunity: for the first time in decades, there is clear political and public…
Ottawa Businesses Under Pressure: Local Entrepreneurs Absorb Rising Costs to Prioritize Customers and Community Growth
New data from the Canadian Chamber of Commerce’s Business Data Lab Q2 2025 Insights shows that local businesses in Ottawa are under growing financial pressure: 52% are concerned about inflation 89% are worried about rising input and supply costs Yet only 23% plan to raise prices over the next three months Local entrepreneurs are prioritizing…