Announcement

Takeaways from the 2025 Post-Budget Breakfast As the biggest annual celebration of local business approaches, the Ottawa Board of Trade and Ottawa Business Journal are excited to announce this year’s Best Ottawa Business Award recipients. We’re proud to recognize these businesses in Ottawa for their excellence and success through the Best Ottawa Business Awards. Congratulations…

Takeaways from the 2025 Post-Budget Breakfast Are you a high-performing sales professional who thrives on building relationships, closing major deals, and driving growth that matters? Join the Ottawa Board of Trade (OBOT), the independent voice of business in our nation’s capital. In this results-driven role, you’ll take ownership of revenue generation across membership, sponsorship, and…

Takeaways from the 2025 Post-Budget Breakfast The Ottawa Board of Trade is eager to reaffirm our strong support for Lansdowne 2.0. At this moment of transformation in our region, we must be bold in designing a city for the future. We must invest in infrastructure that signals Canada’s capital is open for business, focused on…

Takeaways from the 2025 Post-Budget Breakfast     Ottawa Business Journal and Ottawa Board of Trade Honour Liam Mooney and Emma Cochrane as 2025 Newsmakers of the Year  The Ottawa Board of Trade and the Ottawa Business Journal are proud to announce Liam Mooney and Emma Cochrane, co-founders of Jackpine Dynamic Branding, as the 2025…

Takeaways from the 2025 Post-Budget Breakfast The Ottawa Board of Trade and the Ottawa Business Journal are proud to announce Neil Malhotra, Chief Financial Officer of Claridge Homes, as the 2025 CFO of the Year.  Neil Malhotra’s leadership at Claridge Homes has helped shape Ottawa’s urban landscape for more than two decades. As CFO, Neil…

Takeaways from the 2025 Post-Budget Breakfast The Ottawa Board of Trade is pleased to announce the appointment of Suzy Potts as Coordinator, Membership & Events. Suzy brings extensive experience in membership services, client relations, and community engagement to the Ottawa Board of Trade. With a versatile background that ranges from coordinating events for Fortune 500…

Takeaways from the 2025 Post-Budget Breakfast Ottawa, ON – The Ottawa Business Journal and the Ottawa Board of Trade are thrilled to announce that Hugh Gorman, CEO of Colonnade BridgePort, has been selected as the 2025 CEO of the Year. This prestigious award celebrates Gorman’s remarkable accomplishments in steering his company to the top of…

Takeaways from the 2025 Post-Budget Breakfast 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, has now been added to…

Takeaways from the 2025 Post-Budget Breakfast 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 thrilled to announce the relaunch of LivingCapitalOttawa.ca – a…

Takeaways from the 2025 Post-Budget Breakfast 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 to…