Posts by mhowell_melissa.howell@ottawabot.ca
Mayor’s Breakfast June 2023: Fireside Chat with Her Excellency Yuliya Kovaliv, Ambassador of Ukraine
Mayor’s Breakfast June 2023: Fireside Chat with Her Excellency Yuliya Kovaliv, Ambassador of Ukraine The Mayor’s Breakfast series, hosted by the Ottawa Board of Trade (OBOT) and Ottawa Business Journal (OBJ) brings together Ottawa’s business community to inform and discuss key issues impacting the growth and prosperity of our city. Sueling Ching, President and CEO of OBOT welcomed business…
Read MoreWomen, Wine and Wisdom: Being Bold Recap
Women, Wine and Wisdom: Being Bold Recap Women, Wine and Wisdom: Being Bold, co-hosted with the Ottawa Business Journal (OBJ), brings together women within the Ottawa business community to create connections, take part in candid conversations, and share their authentic stories. Ahead of dinner, Sueling Ching, President and CEO of the Ottawa Board of Trade,…
Read MoreCity Building Summit Wrap Up
City Building Summit Wrap Up The Ottawa Board of Trade (OBOT) and Ottawa Business Journal (OBJ) were pleased to host our annual City Building Summit on April 25th in downtown Ottawa. Business and community leaders gathered at the Shaw Centre to join the conversation about our city’s collective future. Sueling Ching, President and CEO…
Read MoreMessage from the CEO
Message from the CEO Dear OBOT Members,I hope you and your family are well. Spring is here. An exciting time of renewal for ourselves, our businesses, and our community!I wish to thank you for your continued support of our work at the Ottawa Board of Trade. It is true that we exist to serve you,…
Read MoreMayor’s Breakfast Breakdown
Mayor’s Breakfast Breakdown The Mayor’s Breakfast series, hosted by the Ottawa Board of Trade (OBOT) and Ottawa Business Journal (OBJ) brings together Ottawa’s business community each month inform and discuss key issues impacting the growth and prosperity of our city. Sueling Ching, President and CEO of OBOT kicked things off with welcoming remarks…
Read MoreGermain Hotels Application for YOW CIP Grant to Rise to City Council for Consideration
Germain Hotels Application for YOW CIP Grant to Rise to City Council for Consideration On April 4th, 2023, Ottawa Board of Trade President & CEO appeared in front of the Finance & Corporate Services Committee to support Germain Hotels application for an Ottawa International Airport Community Improvement Plan (CIP) grant. That application was denied by the…
Read MoreFederal Budget 2023
Federal Budget 2023 Post-Budget Breakfast Highlights: Our annual Post-Budget Breakfast, co-hosted with the Ottawa Business Journal, provides an opportunity for business and community leaders from across our Canada’s Capital Region to come together for a timely presentation of the federal budget from key government officials. In addition we do a detail review of specific impacts…
Read MoreHappy Holidays from your Ottawa Board of Trade
Happy Holidays from your Ottawa Board of Trade Dear Members, Thank you for your continued support for the Ottawa Board of Trade as the voice of business and key economic partners in Ottawa. On behalf of our board of directors, and our staff-volunteer team, we wish you a happy, healthy, and prosperous holiday season.…
Read MoreFederal Government Announces Hybrid Work Model
Federal Government Announces Hybrid Work Model Congratulations and thank you to the Honourable Mona Fortier, her colleagues, and supporters for sharing a comprehensive return to workplace plan for the federal government. The Ottawa Board of Trade, The Canadian Chamber, and business and community leaders across the country applaud your decision. This leadership move signals confidence…
Read MoreMaking Your Interview Process Inclusive for People with Disabilities
Making Your Interview Process Inclusive for People with Disabilities By Alita Fabiano from LRO Staffing While Canada’s unemployment rate currently sits at about 5.2%, the rate for Canadians with disabilities is nearly four times higher at 26%. It is clear that people with disabilities face systematic challenges that prevent them from partaking in our workforce.…
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