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Message 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.…
Read MoreOttawa Board of Trade Declares Support for the Senators Move to LeBreton
Ottawa Board of Trade Declares Support for the Senators Move to LeBreton (Ottawa, November 15, 2022) – Today, Sueling Ching, President & CEO, Ottawa Board of Trade, released the following statement: “The Ottawa Board of Trade thanks the NHL for its commitment to keep the Ottawa Senators in Ottawa and calls on business and…
Read MoreOttawa Board of Trade Congratulates Newly Elected Mayor and Council
Ottawa Board of Trade Congratulates Newly Elected Mayor and Council Ottawa Board of Trade Congratulates Newly Elected Mayor and Council Now is the time for collaboration to Build Up Ottawa Ottawa, ON—October 26, 2022 – Bringing an end to an exciting municipal election, the Ottawa Board of Trade congratulates Mark Sutcliffe on becoming Ottawa’s…
Read MoreCOMMON GROUND: Ottawa’s new mayor must tackle issues at the intersection of social justice, business, and labour
COMMON GROUND: Ottawa’s new mayor must tackle issues at the intersection of social justice, business, and labour By Michael Allen, Sueling Ching, Sean McKenny Ottawa is in a time of significant upheaval: we are all seeking to rebuild from the struggles of the pandemic, and residents are still recovering from the lasting impacts of the…
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