Announcement

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,…

Live Tracking of the Downtown Ottawa Action Agenda’s Progress Now Available on a Refreshed LivingCapitalOttawa.ca Ottawa is making notable progress on its transformative agenda to reimagine and revitalize the city’s core by adding 40,000 new residents, creating 50,000 jobs, and attracting $500 million in catalytic projects to foster a diverse, resilient, and vibrant downtown. We’re…

OBOT Job Opportunity: Coordinator, Membership and Events Are you a detail-oriented, customer-focused professional with a knack for event logistics, member engagement, and database management? If so, we want you to join our dynamic team! In this role, you will play a pivotal part in maintaining and enhancing the experience of our valued members, while contributing…

Announcement: A Warm Welcome to our New Board of Directors for 2025/2026 Last night, the Ottawa Board of Trade proudly hosted our 168th Annual General Meeting and reception at the NCC River House. We came together to celebrate our members, reflect on all that we’ve accomplished together over the past year, and share what’s next…

Announcement: New Director, Business & Community Partnerships The Ottawa Board of Trade is pleased to announce the appointment of Kara Higdon as our new Director, Business & Community Partnerships. Kara brings over 15 years of experience in partnerships, external affairs, and stakeholder relations to her new role. Most recently, as Director, Bayview Yards Growth and…

Celebrating Ottawa’s Rising Young Leaders: 2025 Forty Under 40 Recipients (OTTAWA) – Wednesday, May 1, 2025 – The Ottawa Board of Trade (OBOT) and the Ottawa Business Journal (OBJ) are proud to unveil the 2025 Forty Under 40 award recipients. Now in its 28th year, this prestigious program continues to recognize Ottawa’s top young business…

Announcement: New Director, Communications and Integrated Marketing The Ottawa Board of Trade is pleased to announce the appointment of Stephanie Naday as our new Director, Communications and Integrated Marketing. Stephanie brings more than a decade of experience in corporate communications, public relations, issues management and creative branding to her role, with a focus on membership…

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…

Message from OBOT CEO re: Downtown Ottawa  On May 22, 2024 the Ottawa Board of Trade released A Living Capital: Downtown Ottawa Action Agenda, prepared by the Canadian Urban Institute.   On behalf of the OBOT board and our economic partners, I am excited to share that after several months of analysis, consultation and research…

Ottawa Board of Trade and Ottawa Business Journal Celebrating Young Leaders in the National Capital Region (OTTAWA) – Wednesday, May 1, 2024 – The Ottawa Board of Trade (OBOT) and the Ottawa Business Journal (OBJ) are proud to announce the 2024 cohort of Forty Under 40 award recipients. Recognized as one of the most distinguished…