Posts by mhowell_melissa.howell@ottawabot.ca
ANNOUNCEMENT: New Director, Advocacy and Economic Development
ANNOUNCEMENT: New Director, Advocacy and Economic Development The Ottawa Board of Trade is pleased to announce the appointment of Mallory Clyne as our new Director, Advocacy and Economic Development. Mallory brings more than 15 years of experience in public affairs, communications, and government relations with a focus on economic policy. Most recently, as…
Read MoreCity Building Summit 2025: Ottawa Strong to Feature Futurist Greg Lindsay on AI and the Future of Urban Innovation
City Building Summit 2025: Ottawa Strong to Feature Futurist Greg Lindsay on AI and the Future of Urban Innovation April 15, 2025 – Ottawa, ON – Acclaimed urban futurist Greg Lindsay will deliver the closing keynote address at the Ottawa Board of Trade and Ottawa Business Journal’s highly anticipated City Building Summit 2025. With the…
Read MoreWhy Newcomer Inclusion is Good for Business
Why Newcomer Inclusion is Good for Business Why Newcomer Inclusion is Good for Business By Amy Montiel, World Skills Employment Centre In this time of considerable economic and political uncertainty, businesses have a unique opportunity to think creatively about how they harness talent. Attracting and retaining the best employees have always been key to…
Read MoreOttawa Board of Trade CEO Update: Spring 2025
Ottawa Board of Trade CEO Update: Spring 2025 Dear Ottawa Board of Trade Members, I wanted to take a moment to share a few important updates and reflections as we move through a busy and pivotal time for our business community. We’ve just returned from a successful trade mission to London, UK, where…
Read MoreStatement From President and CEO: Latest Tariff Announcement from President Trump
Statement From President and CEO: Latest Tariff Announcement from President Trump Statement from Sueling Ching, President & CEO of the Ottawa Board of Trade re: Latest Trump Tariff Announcement “The Ottawa Board of Trade stands with our business community in navigating the challenges posed by President Trump’s latest tariff announcement. These measures threaten the…
Read MoreA Bold Vision for Downtown Ottawa: Champions to Lead Transformation Amid Economic Uncertainty
A Bold Vision for Downtown Ottawa: Champions to Lead Transformation Amid Economic Uncertainty Ottawa, ON, March 11, 2025 – As economic and political uncertainty continues to challenge cities across Canada, the Ottawa Board of Trade (OBOT) is stepping up with a bold initiative to secure the future of the city’s downtown core. Building on the…
Read MoreOttawa Board of Trade Congratulates Prime Minister-Designate Mark Carney
Ottawa Board of Trade Congratulates Prime Minister-Designate Mark Carney Statement from Sueling Ching, President and CEO of the Ottawa Board of Trade On behalf of the Ottawa Board of Trade, I extend congratulations to Prime Minister-Designate Mark Carney on his leadership victory. As Canada faces both uncertainty and opportunity, we look forward to working with him to…
Read MoreOttawa Board of Trade U.S. Tariff Statement
Ottawa Board of Trade U.S. Tariff Statement “The U.S. administration’s irresponsible tariff decision will harm American and Canadian businesses and cities alike – for no just reason. This tax on businesses and consumers, will raise costs, disrupt supply chains, and prove to be detrimental to the economic growth agenda in Ottawa and across Canada. Local manufacturers,…
Read MoreMayor Sutcliffe: State of the City
Mayor Sutcliffe: State of the City Tuesday, January 21, 2025 Ottawa Board of Trade Keynote Mayor Mark Sutcliffe Good morning. It’s great to join everyone today and to see so many familiar faces. I don’t see Elon Musk or Mark Zuckerberg here though. It’s certainly interesting to be speaking at this time, the day…
Read MorePresident and CEO Statement on Resignation of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau
President and CEO Statement on Resignation of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau “The Ottawa Board of Trade thanks Prime Minister Justin Trudeau for his years of service to Canadians and leadership through transformative times. Political leadership requires immense dedication and personal sacrifice and we acknowledge all those who step forward to strengthen democracy and steward our…
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