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Chamber: Productivity Must Be Front and Centre in Ontario’s 2024 Budget

By mhowell_melissa.howell@ottawabot.ca | March 14, 2024

Ottawa Board of Trade and Ontario Chamber Releases 2024 Provincial Budget Recommendations   (Ottawa – March 14, 2024) – Ontario’s economic prosperity is threatened by inflation, infrastructure backlogs, regulatory barriers, skills gaps, and fears of a slowing economy. To address these challenges, the Ottawa Board of Trade (OBOT) and Ontario Chamber of Commerce’s (OCC) 2024 Provincial Budget…

Celebrating International Women’s Day

By mhowell_melissa.howell@ottawabot.ca | March 8, 2024

As we celebrate International Women’s Day on March 8th, the Ottawa Board of Trade (OBOT) recognizes the remarkable contributions of women in our community, particularly through their entrepreneurial endeavours.    International Women’s Day is a time-honored tradition that traces its roots back to the early 20th century, a period marked by significant social and political…

Ottawa Business Matters hits the airwaves

By mhowell_melissa.howell@ottawabot.ca | February 9, 2024

(Ottawa – February 9, 2024) – The Ottawa Board of Trade, in partnership with Rogers tv Ottawa, will launch a new 60-minute weekly show featuring entrepreneurs and executives, elected officials and economic partners on Sunday, February 11 at 9pm.   The show, Ottawa Business Matters, hosted by award-winning broadcaster Sam Laprade, will inform, inspire, and…

Ottawa Board of Trade and Ottawa Business Journal to celebrate rising business leaders in Canada’s Capital Region

By mhowell_melissa.howell@ottawabot.ca | January 9, 2024

(Ottawa – Jan. 9, 2023) – Nominations are now open to determine the 27th cohort of Forty Under 40 recipients in the national capital region.    The Forty Under 40 awards are organized by the Ottawa Board of Trade (OBOT) and Ottawa Business Journal (OBJ) in partnership with the University of Ottawa Telfer School of…

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Letter from Ottawa Board of Trade Ottawa – City Budget

By mhowell_melissa.howell@ottawabot.ca | December 7, 2023

December 5, 2023 Mayor Sutcliffe, City of Ottawa City of Ottawa Council Members City Hall, City of Ottawa, 110 Laurier Ave West, Ottawa, ON K1P 1J1   Mayor Sutcliffe and City of Ottawa Councillors, Re: Ottawa City Budget 2024   I am writing on behalf of the Ottawa Board of Trade regarding the city budget,…

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Driving Change: Tackling the Shift to Low-carbon Fleets in Ontario

By mhowell_melissa.howell@ottawabot.ca | December 7, 2023

(Ottawa- December 7, 2023) – Transportation is the largest source of greenhouse gas emissions in Ontario. While there is a growing shift toward electric and hybrid passenger vehicles, businesses face unique challenges when it comes to transitioning their medium- and heavy-duty fleets. In an era where environmental sustainability intersects increasingly with business viability, the Ontario…

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COMMUNITY LEADERS LAY GROUNDWORK TO BUILD UP DOWNTOWN OTTAWA

By mhowell_melissa.howell@ottawabot.ca | December 4, 2023

Ottawa, ON – There is an immediate need to transform Downtown Ottawa into a diverse, resilient, and vibrant urban center. The Ottawa Board of Trade’s Downtown Summit held on November 23, 2023, brought key stakeholders together to refine their united goal – and all agree, the time for change and action is now.   “We…

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The Robust Indigenous Economy Makes Economic Reconciliation an Urgent Business Imperative

By mhowell_melissa.howell@ottawabot.ca | November 23, 2023

(Ottawa – November 23, 2023) – Taking action on economic reconciliation has tremendous value for Indigenous and non-Indigenous businesses alike, enabling opportunities for shared economic prosperity and long-term business success. Today, the Ontario Chamber of Commerce (OCC) Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business (CCAB), and Ontario Chamber Network released Sharing Prosperity: An Introduction to Building Relationships…

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Message from President and CEO

By mhowell_melissa.howell@ottawabot.ca | November 20, 2023

Dear Members,Good morning! Happy Monday. I hope you, and your family and your employees are well. Thank you for your ongoing support as members, volunteers, and promoters of the Ottawa Board of Trade. Thank you for getting involved. The strength of our economy and our ability to maintain a competitive business environment directly correlates to…

CEO Talk ft. Cyril Leeder Recap

By mhowell_melissa.howell@ottawabot.ca | November 9, 2023

The CEO Talk Series, co-hosted with the Ottawa Business Journal (OBJ), provides a chance to tap into considerable expertise from world-class business leaders, hear about lessons learned, best practices, and to better understand the opportunities they see in the future.   Michael Curran, Publisher of OBJ, kicked off the evening by welcoming business and community to the…

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