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Ottawa Small Business Summit: Ten Key Takeaways
Ottawa Small Business Summit: Ten Key Takeaways The Ottawa Board of Trade, Invest Ottawa, and the Ottawa Coalition of Business Improvement Areas proudly hosted the Ottawa Small Business Summit 2025 on Monday, October 20 during Small Business Week, bringing together entrepreneurs, community leaders, and experts dedicated to strengthening Ottawa’s small business ecosystem. Small businesses are…
Read MoreA Message from OBOT President & CEO, Sueling Ching
A Message from OBOT President & CEO, Sueling Ching Dear OBOT members, As we head into the Thanksgiving weekend, I want to extend my heartfelt thanks for your continued support of the Ottawa Board of Trade and for ensuring that our city has a strong, united voice of business. For more than 168 years, our Board of…
Read MoreAnnouncement: New Coordinator, Membership & Events
Announcement: New Coordinator, Membership & Events The Ottawa Board of Trade is pleased to announce the appointment of Suzy Potts as Coordinator, Membership & Events. Suzy brings extensive experience in membership services, client relations, and community engagement to the Ottawa Board of Trade. With a versatile background that ranges from coordinating events for Fortune 500…
Read MoreOttawa Business Journal and Ottawa Board of Trade Honour Hugh Gorman of Colonnade BridgePort as 2025 CEO of the Year
Ottawa Business Journal and Ottawa Board of Trade Honour Hugh Gorman of Colonnade BridgePort as 2025 CEO of the Year Ottawa, ON – The Ottawa Business Journal and the Ottawa Board of Trade are thrilled to announce that Hugh Gorman, CEO of Colonnade BridgePort, has been selected as the 2025 CEO of the Year. This…
Read MoreStatement from the Ottawa Board of Trade on the City of Ottawa’ Housing Action Plan
Statement from the Ottawa Board of Trade on the City of Ottawa’ Housing Action Plan The Ottawa Board of Trade is the voice of business for the Nation’s capital. Our members have told us that affordable housing is not only an important social issue but also a critical lever for attracting and retaining talent. For…
Read MoreNew Data About Resident Views on Downtown Now Available at LivingCapitalOttawa.ca
New Data About Resident Views on Downtown Now Available at LivingCapitalOttawa.ca OBOT is pleased to share the latest update in our ongoing journey to revitalize Ottawa’s city core via the Downtown Ottawa Action Agenda. Valuable data from an August 2025 public opinion poll on Resident Views and Experiences of Downtown Ottawa, conducted by Abacus Data,…
Read MoreTransforming the National Capital Region: 4 Strategic Priorities
Transforming the National Capital Region: 4 Strategic Priorities To: National Capital Region Caucus From: Association Provinciale des Constructeurs d’Habitation du Québec Inc. – Région de l’Outaouais Chambre de commerce de Gatineau Invest Ottawa Ottawa Board of Trade Ottawa International Airport Authority Ottawa Tourism Tourisme Outaouais Date: August 12th, 2025 Context In July 2025, the…
Read MoreOttawa Board of Trade Response to the City of Ottawa’s 2026 Budget Directions
Ottawa Board of Trade Response to the City of Ottawa’s 2026 Budget Directions The Ottawa Board of Trade (OBOT) commends the City of Ottawa for its commitment to transparency and consultation with the release of the 2026 Budget Directions. The city budget is our community’s blueprint for prosperity, shaping business competitiveness, community confidence, and long-term…
Read MoreInsights from Building the Workforce for Ottawa’s Defence Innovation Hub
Insights from Building the Workforce for Ottawa’s Defence Innovation Hub On August 19, 2025, the Ottawa Board of Trade convened leaders from government, academia, and industry for a pivotal panel discussion on Building the Workforce for Ottawa’s Defence Innovation Hub. As Ottawa navigates major structural changes – from looming federal public service cuts to the…
Read MoreTalent Roundtable with Minister Nolan Quinn
Talent Roundtable with Minister Nolan Quinn The Ottawa Board of Trade proudly hosted a special roundtable with the Honourable Nolan Quinn, Ontario’s Minister of Colleges, Universities, Research Excellence and Security, about how Ontario can produce more competitive graduates to drive innovation and economic growth. OBOT business, academia, healthcare, and research members came together at Ottawa…
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