News Release

To Build a Better Ottawa, Candidates Need to Make Priorities Clear The Ottawa Board of Trade’s #BuildUpOttawa campaign aims to show where our provincial candidates stand on key priorities   Ottawa, ON – May 26, 2022 – With the recent launch of the #BuildUpOttawa initiative intended to advance growth in Ottawa, the Ottawa Board of…

Ottawa Board of Trade Launches Workforce Confidence Initiative Ottawa, ON – Mar. 22, 2022 – The Ottawa Board of Trade (OBOT) is excited to announce the Workforce Confidence Initiative in partnership with Ottawa Tourism.  The Workforce Confidence Initiative is a comprehensive strategy to restore employee confidence in the hardest hit sectors in the National Capital…

Four Major Economic Partners Unite to Invite the World to Ottawa, Featuring a First-Ever, Five-in-One “Power-Hive” of Interconnected Websites For Immediate Release: December 14, 2021 – Today at the Ottawa Economic Outlook, the Ottawa Ambassador Initiative was launched to synergize the efforts of the Ottawa Board of Trade, the City of Ottawa, Invest Ottawa and…

Ottawa Economic Partners Launch #BuyLocalOttawa Campaign in Critical Shopping and Social Season so More Businesses Simply Survive Put Your Money Where Your Heart Is   #BuyLocalOttawa   For Immediate Release: November 8th, 2021. The Ottawa Board of Trade (OBoT)—together with key local partners including the City of Ottawa, Ottawa Tourism, Invest Ottawa, the Ottawa Coalition…

Ottawa Board of Trade Releases Mental Health Playbook for Employers News Release NEW MENTAL HEALTH PLAYBOOK IMPORTANT HOLIDAY WEEKEND READING FOR EMPLOYERS NEEDING REAL HELP WITH MENTAL WELLNESS TOOLS IN THE WORKPLACE   Ottawa Board of Trade and Ontario Chamber Release “Mental Wellness in the Workplace: A Playbook for Employers” while reminding people to have…

Ottawa Board of Trade Expanding Strategy to Help Protect Businesses from COVID-19 Fourth Wave New Antigen Rapid Testing Kit Distribution Sites Added For Immediate Release: September 14th, 2021: In its on-going battle against a fourth COVID-19 assault on business, the Ottawa Board of Trade (OBoT) is expanding its antigen rapid testing kit distribution program until…

Ottawa Board of Trade Survey Reveals Local Priorities for the Federal Election 2021 For Immediate Release: September 13th, 2021: In collaboration with Leger and the Canadian Global Cities Council (CGCC), a coalition of CEOs from nine of Canada’s largest urban Chambers of Commerce and Boards of Trade, the Ottawa Board of Trade conducted a federal election…

Ottawa Board of Trade and Mayor Jim Watson, Together with Business Leaders, Announce New Program for Businesses to Show Commitment to Employees and Customers in Fight Against COVID-19  “I Promise!” August 11, 2021: Ottawa – As a direct result of member feedback, together with the City of Ottawa, the Ottawa Board of Trade (OBoT) is…

Ottawa Business Leaders Urge Federal Government to Share a Comprehensive Re-opening Plan Before Calling the Next Election Ottawa industry leaders call on federal government to release comprehensive re-opening plan to save local businesses. OTTAWA, July 8, 2021 – Together with the Canadian Travel and Tourism Roundtable (The Roundtable), industry leaders from Ottawa are calling on…

Ottawa Board of Trade CEO Joins Ontario Chamber of Commerce Board Ottawa Board of Trade CEO Joins Ontario Chamber of Commerce Board June 24th for Her First Official Board Meeting   For Immediate Release: June 23rd, 2021: Sueling Ching, President and CEO of Ottawa Board of Trade (OBoT) takes her board seat, for the first…