Why Be a Member

Joining the Ottawa Board of Trade means becoming part of a dynamic network dedicated to shaping the future of our city. As the leading advocate for local businesses, OBOT empowers members to thrive in a vibrant, inclusive, and sustainable economy. Membership provides access to valuable resources, influential connections, and a powerful voice in Ottawa’s economic agenda.

Whether you’re a startup, a growing enterprise, or an established industry leader, OBOT offers the support, advocacy, and opportunities you need to succeed, while helping build a world-class business community for today and generations to come.

Discover how your membership can drive growth, foster innovation, and make a lasting impact on Ottawa’s prosperity.

The voice of local business and a key economic growth partner.

OBOT is the leading advocate for Ottawa’s business community, serving as the voice of business and a key partner in driving economic growth and regional prosperity.

Champions for a vibrant, inclusive, and sustainable Ottawa.

OBOT champions Ottawa as the best place to live, work, learn, play, visit, and invest. We support businesses at every stage — from startup to scale — while promoting collaborative, sustainable community development.

A driver of strategic initiatives and business unity.

OBOT leads and supports initiatives that remove barriers, reduce costs, create opportunities, and unite businesses, with a focus on revitalizing the National Capital Region and fostering an innovative, resilient, and diverse economy.

Here to empower members and form connections.

OBOT’s membership model is designed to meet the unique needs of Ottawa’s diverse business community, offering members access to valuable resources, networking opportunities, and a platform to influence the city’s economic agenda.

Builders of a world-class business community.

The success of OBOT members is foundational to Ottawa’s future. We are committed to cultivating a thriving, world-class business community by leveraging partnerships, collaborating with employees, entrepreneurs, elected officials, and executives, and advocating for investments that enhance the quality of life for all residents.

Passionate advocates and collaborative city builders.

OBOT works closely with business and community leaders, economic partners, and all levels of government to advance a holistic, people-centered approach to city building, ensuring Ottawa remains affordable, inclusive, and competitive on both the national and global stage.

We engage community leaders to shape Ottawa’s future.

OBOT galvanizes businesses and community leaders to get involved, maximize their membership, and help shape a brighter, more prosperous future for Ottawa, both today and for the next generation.

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