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Insights from Building the Workforce for Ottawa’s Defence Innovation Hub On August 19, 2025, the Ottawa Board of Trade convened leaders from government, academia, and industry for a pivotal panel discussion on Building the Workforce for Ottawa’s Defence Innovation Hub. As Ottawa navigates major structural changes – from looming federal public service cuts to the…

Talent Roundtable with Minister Nolan Quinn The Ottawa Board of Trade proudly hosted a special roundtable with the Honourable Nolan Quinn, Ontario’s Minister of Colleges, Universities, Research Excellence and Security, about how Ontario can produce more competitive graduates to drive innovation and economic growth. OBOT business, academia, healthcare, and research members came together at Ottawa…

Powering Ottawa’s Future: Hydro Ottawa & The Ottawa Board of Trade  Hydro Ottawa Group is a private company that is 100 per cent owned by the City of Ottawa and whose strategic business lines include electricity distribution, renewable energy generation, energy solutions, telecommunications and utility services. As a future-powered energy provider and partner in key green energy projects, Hydro Ottawa Group…

Building Stronger Businesses: Keynote Search’s Collaborative Vision for Ottawa In today’s competitive market, organizations need more than just candidates – they need exceptional talent that fits their culture, stays engaged, and performs at their best. That’s where Keynote Search comes in. Unlike typical search firms that concentrate on the hiring transaction, this executive search and…

Key Takeaways from This Week’s Downtown Ottawa Safety Briefing  On July 24, 2025, the Ottawa Board of Trade convened a Downtown Safety Briefing, bringing together city leaders, industry partners, and community advocates to discuss urgent safety and security challenges facing our city core.  President & CEO Sueling Ching welcomed board members, economic development committee members,…

Partnering for Growth: OSEG & The Ottawa Board of Trade Ottawa Sports and Entertainment Group (OSEG) is a premier sports and entertainment organization based in the heart of the nation’s capital and a proud Ottawa Board of Trade Pillar Partner. OSEG owns and operates the Ottawa REDBLACKS (CFL) and Ottawa 67s (OHL), and manages all…

Op-Ed: The City of Ottawa Risks Being Hollowed Out by the Federal Government This article was originally published by Sueling Ching, President and CEO of the Ottawa Board of Trade in the Globe and Mail on July 21, 2025. Ottawa’s downtown, once the bustling hub of the federal public service, is now a shadow of what…

OBOT Member Spotlight: NutriChem – Bridging Science and Nature in Personalized Health At the heart of Ottawa’s health and wellness landscape is NutriChem, a 44-year-old family business with a clear mission: to bridge science and nature through personalized, preventative care. NutriChem specializes in combining the best of naturopathic medicine with the expertise of a compounding pharmacy,…

Op-Ed: Ottawa-Gatineau Poised for a New Era of Seamless Cross-Border Business The Ottawa Board of Trade and the Gatineau Chamber of Commerce applaud the federal government’s landmark decision to remove federal barriers to interprovincial trade. This bold step is a game-changer for our region, setting the stage for even closer economic integration and unlocking new…