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Capital Connect: Advancing High Speed Rail | New Porter Routes | Ottawa’s Economic Outlook 2026 December 18, 2025
Capital Connect: A Record-Breaking Mayor’s Breakfast | Downtown Ottawa Forum: A Living Capital | OBOT Convenes Business Council December 11, 2025
Capital Connect: Insights from the SME Roundtable Series | Best Ottawa Business Awards | Downtown Ottawa Forum: A Living Capital December 04, 2025
Capital Connect: Inaugural Ottawa Economic Scorecard | When Ottawa Wins, Canada Wins | New Member November November 27, 2025
Capital Connect: Advocacy Day at Queen’s Park | A New Look for the OBOT Website | CAPITAL Magazine FW 2025 Launch November 20, 2025
Updates from OBOT: Mayor’s Breakfast with Prime Minister Mark Carney | New Member November | Upcoming Events November 13, 2025
Updates from OBOT: Budget 2025 Key Takeaways | Best Ottawa Business Awards | Become a Member November 06, 2025
Updates from OBOT: Defence Innovation Hub | Lansdowne 2.0 | Small Business Month | Upcoming Events October 30, 2025
Updates from OBOT: International Trade Roundtable | Lansdowne 2.0 Statement | Small Business Month Spotlight | Upcoming Events October 23, 2025
Updates from OBOT: Visit Our New Office | Downtown Ottawa Revitalization Progress | Best Ottawa Business Awards | Savings in the OBOT Marketplace October 16, 2025
Updates from OBOT: Four New Affinity Partners | Best Ottawa Business Awards | Small Business Summit October 09, 2025
Updates from OBOT: Business After 5 | Post Budget Breakfast | Be a Member October 02, 2025
Updates from OBOT: OBOT Statement on City Housing Plan | 2025 CEO of the Year | Upcoming Events September 25, 2025
Updates from OBOT: Preparing for a Return to Office | OBOT Marketplace Offers | Upcoming Fall Events September 18, 2025
Updates from OBOT: Small Business Summit | Upcoming Events | Best Ottawa Business Awards Nominations September 11, 2025
Updates from OBOT: New Downtown Ottawa Data | NCR Caucus Priorities | Resources for Businesses | Upcoming Events September 04, 2025
Updates from OBOT: City of Ottawa Budget Directions Response | Fall Mayor’s Breakfasts | Downtown Transformation Council August 28, 2025
Updates from OBOT: Downtown Revitalization | Talent Roundtable | OBOT Job Opportunity | Upcoming Events August 21, 2025
Updates from OBOT: LeBreton Flats Purchase Agreement | SME Roundtables | OBOT Energy Policy Council | Upcoming Events August 14, 2025
Updates from OBOT: 2025 Federal Pre-Budget Submission | Upcoming Events | Business Benefits Finder August 07, 2025
Updates from OBOT: Best Ottawa Business Awards Now Open | Building the Workforce for Ottawa’s Defence Innovation Hub | Buy Local This Long Weekend July 31, 2025
Updates from OBOT: Support for Ottawa | Defence Roundtable | Retail Modernization Grants July 25, 2025
Updates from OBOT: Trade Mission Opportunity | Digitization Funding | TCC Canada Expansion | Federal Budget Consultations July 17, 2025
Updates from OBOT: Lansdowne 2.0 | ByWard Market Reimagined | Ottawa Bluesfest Launch | REDBLACKS Summer Rush July 10, 2025
Updates from OBOT: Removal of Federal Barriers to Interprovincial Trade | Message from OBOT President & CEO | Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Opening July 03, 2025
Updates from OBOT: Defence Hub Op-Ed | Q2 Local Business Insights | Ottawa’s Best Networking Golf Tournament June 26, 2025
Updates from OBOT: New Board of Directors | NCR Caucus Meeting | Forty Under 40 Awards Gala June 19, 2025
Updates from OBOT: Annual General Meeting / Powering Productivity in Canada’s Capital / A Look at Ottawa’s Business Climate June 12, 2025
OBOT Updates: New Policy Councils / Ottawa Innovation Week / Last chance to register for Upcoming Events June 05, 2025
Updates from OBOT: Pillar Partner Program / Events That Drive Impact / Funding For Ontario Trade-Impacted Communities May 30, 2025
Updates from OBOT: Women, Wit & Wisdom / Ottawa Energy Symposium / B7 Summit / Welcome to New Members May 22, 2025
Updates from OBOT: Ottawa Energy Symposium / Ontario Budget Statement / Events Happening This Summer May 15, 2025
Updates from OBOT: New $50 Million Ontario Trade Together Fund for SMEs / Shop Local / Ottawa Innovation Week / Chambers Plan May 08, 2025
And the 2025 Forty Under 40 recipients are… May 01, 2025
Open Call for OBOT Board Director Nominations! April 24, 2025
Build Up Ottawa: Federal Election Priorities April 17, 2025
OBOT CEO Update April 11, 2025
You’re Invited – Pints & Politics April 10, 2025
Statement from OBOT President & CEO on Latest Trump Tariff Announcement April 03, 2025
Get connected at Ottawa’s top business events March 27, 2025
Step into history while building your future! March 20, 2025
Downtown Ottawa Champions Table March 13, 2025
U.S. Tariff Statement March 07, 2025
$3.9 billion investment into high-speed rail network in the Toronto-Quebec City corridor February 20, 2025
Fall in love with networking at Ottawa’s top business events! February 14, 2025
U.S. Tariff Business Resources February 06, 2025
Save the Date! Ottawa’s top business events January 30, 2025
Connect with your business community! January 23, 2025
Last chance to get your tickets to Ottawa’s Economic Outlook! January 16, 2025
Kick off your new year with Ottawa’s top business events! January 09, 2025
Happy Holidays from your Ottawa Board of Trade! December 19, 2024
Tis the season to #BuyLocalOttawa! December 12, 2024
ICYMI: Ontario Government Investing $20 Million in Downtown Ottawa! December 06, 2024
You’re Invited! Celebrate the season with Ottawa’s business community November 28, 2024
Don’t miss Ottawa’s biggest celebration of local businesses! November 21, 2024
Wrap up 2024 with Ottawa’s top business events! November 14, 2024
Congratulations to the 2024 Best Ottawa Business Award Winners! November 07, 2024
And the winner is… October 24, 2024
SPECIAL EDITION: Happy Small Business Week October 21, 2024
Celebrating Small Business Week October 17, 2024
Business communities across Toronto-Quebec City Corridor support Via Rail’s HFR project October 10, 2024
Celebrate Small Business Week with OBOT October 03, 2024
Last chance to submit your BOBs nominations! September 26, 2024
Fall into Ottawa’s top networking event September 19, 2024
Buy Local Ottawa – OBOT Statement on PSAC Campaign September 12, 2024
Get involved with your local business community and board of trade September 05, 2024
Meet Ottawa’s Best Places to Work for 2024 August 29, 2024
Don’t miss the September Mayor’s Breakfast happening Sept. 12! August 22, 2024
The Natural Resources Tour is Coming to Ottawa! August 15, 2024
Fair funding for Ottawa August 08, 2024
Exclusive: Members get early access to Business After 5 August 01, 2024
Best Ottawa Business Awards nominations now open! July 25, 2024
Business leaders urge Ontario to join New West Partnership July 18, 2024
SPECIAL EDITION: Summer Business After 5 July 11, 2024
Summer issue of CAPITAL Magazine out now! July 04, 2024
Thank you to our members for Ottawa’s strong voice of business! June 27, 2024
The time is now! Join us at our AGM and Annual Reception June 13, 2024
Join us at Ottawa’s top networking events happening this June! June 06, 2024
167th Annual General Meeting – Open to OBOT Members June 04, 2024
The results are in! Catch up with the Welch Business Growth Survey May 30, 2024
Downtown Ottawa Action Agenda Out Now! May 24, 2024
Connect with Ottawa Women Leaders at the Chateau Laurier in downtown Ottawa May 17, 2024
Join us at May’s most anticipated business events! May 09, 2024
Congratulations to the 2024 Forty Under 40 recipients! May 02, 2024
Women, Wit & Wisdom is back May 22nd! April 26, 2024
Last chance to register for City Building Summit: Build Up Ottawa April 18, 2024
Last chance to register for Post-Budget Breakfast! April 11, 2024
Spring into Ottawa’s top networking events! April 04, 2024
ICYMI: Catch a replay of the Mayor’s Breakfast with Premier Ford March 28, 2024
Submit your Forty Under 40 nominations today! March 21, 2024
What will the Federal Budget mean for your business? March 14, 2024
Celebrating International Women’s Day March 08, 2024
Join the conversation at our annual City Building Summit: Build Up Ottawa March 07, 2024
Mayor’s Breakfast with Premier Doug Ford March 01, 2024
Building our Future: Celebrating Black Innovators, Founders, and Leaders February 22, 2024
*NEW: Ottawa Business Matters – New episodes Sunday @ 8PM February 15, 2024
Ontario Economic Report Released February 08, 2024
Hear from the Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry February 02, 2024
Maximize Your Membership is back! January 26, 2024
ATTENTION SMALL BUSINESS! Important Info + Resources January 18, 2024
2024 Forty Under 40 nominations now open! January 11, 2024
Maximize your membership with OBOT in 2024 January 05, 2024
Happy Holidays from your Ottawa Board of Trade December 21, 2023
Important Reminder: Buy Local Ottawa! December 15, 2023
Don’t miss our annual Holiday Cocktail! December 07, 2023
Tis the season for networking events! November 30, 2023
NEW! CAPITAL Magazine for local ambassadors to promote Ottawa November 23, 2023
Finish 2023 strong at Ottawa’s top business events. Connect. Learn. Grow. November 16, 2023
Last Chance! Share your views with Queen’s Park November 09, 2023
Time is running out! Register for CEO Talk ft. Cyril Leeder today November 02, 2023
Don’t miss Women Wit & Wisdom: Digging Deep happening Nov. 9th October 27, 2023
Save the Date: Don’t miss Ottawa’s top business events happening this November October 19, 2023
Celebrating Ottawa’s savvy small businesses October 12, 2023
Kick off Small Business Week with OBOT, Invest Ottawa and OCOBIA October 05, 2023
Mike McGahan is Ottawa’s CEO of the Year! September 29, 2023
Unlocking the Potential of Public Procurement September 14, 2023
Act now! Deadlines: Talent Summit and BOBs nominations September 07, 2023
Deadline approaching! Nominate best of Ottawa businesses today! August 31, 2023
Congratulations to the 2023 Best Places to Work Recipients! August 24, 2023
Looking to attract new talent? Don’t miss Ottawa’s Talent Summit! August 17, 2023
Advocacy: Pre-Budget Submission for Federal Budget 2024 August 10, 2023
Now Open! Best Ottawa Business Awards Nominations August 03, 2023
Support Small Business! OBOT Calls for CEBA Loan Extension July 28, 2023
Over 50% Sold Out! Book your foursome today! July 20, 2023
Build your network. Support young people. At Ottawa’s Best Networking Golf Tournament! July 13, 2023
All Hands On Deck! To Meet Our Current and Future Housing Needs July 06, 2023
Advocacy Update – Ministry of Red Tape Reduction and Supply Ontario June 29, 2023
Downtown Ottawa: Roadmap to Transformation June 22, 2023
OBOT Issues Urgent Call to Action to Declare Downtown Ottawa a Key Priority June 15, 2023
LAST CHANCE! Join us at our first Annual Reception at TwentyTwo June 08, 2023
LAST CHANCE! Don’t miss the Business Growth Survey Launch! June 01, 2023
Calling all members! Join us for our 166th Annual General Meeting on June 12th May 25, 2023
Save the Date! Join us for our 166th Annual General Meeting May 18, 2023
Are you one of Ottawa’s Best Places to Work? May 11, 2023
Call for nominations – OBOT Board of Directors May 04, 2023
Congratulations to this year’s Forty Under 40 Winners April 28, 2023
Ottawa is Open for Business April 20, 2023
Women Wine and Wisdom returns May 3rd at the Brookstreet! April 14, 2023
Don’t miss the 2023 City Building Summit: Build Up Ottawa – tickets are selling fast! April 06, 2023
Federal Budget 2023 Highlights March 29, 2023
Business Update: Provincial Budget Highlights March 24, 2023
Last chance for the Post-Budget Breakfast! March 23, 2023
What will the 2023 federal budget mean for your business? March 16, 2023
Last chance to attend CEO Talk – Don’t miss out! March 09, 2023
Celebrate International Women’s Week 2023 March 02, 2023
LAST CHANCE to share your ideas about the future of downtown Ottawa! February 24, 2023
Economic Summit Gathers Passionate Business Leaders February 17, 2023
How Confident are Ontario Businesses? February 09, 2023
Downtown Ottawa Revitalization – Have your Say! February 02, 2023
Don’t miss the first Mayor’s Breakfast of 2023 with Daniel Alfredsson January 27, 2023
Welcome to OBOT’s Senior Director, Communications & Public Affairs January 19, 2023
Calling all rising Ottawa business stars! 2023 Forty Under 40 nominations now open January 13, 2023
Cheers to your success in 2023! Together, we can January 06, 2023
Seasons Greetings from your Ottawa Board of Trade December 21, 2022
Supporting Economic Growth in Uncertain Times December 15, 2022
This season we should all #BuyLocalOttawa December 08, 2022
LAST CHANCE: Attend Ottawa’s top business events of the season! December 01, 2022
Tis the Season for Ottawa’s top business events! November 17, 2022
Congratulations to the 2022 Newsmaker of the Year November 10, 2022
Congratulations to the 2022 CFO of the Year November 03, 2022
And the 2022 Lifetime Achievement Award goes to… October 27, 2022
VOTE TODAY October 24, 2022
3-Day Countdown. Now is the time to #BuildUpOttawa October 21, 2022
COMMON GROUND: Mayoral Debate happening TONIGHT! October 20, 2022
Don’t miss Ottawa’s next Mayoral Debate October 19, 2022
Celebrate Small Business Week with the Ottawa Board of Trade October 13, 2022
Cancelled: Mayoral Debate for October 12, 2022 October 06, 2022
Truth and Reconciliation Requires Action and Partnership September 30, 2022
LAST CHANCE to attend the Ottawa Talent Summit! September 29, 2022
LAST CHANCE! Municipal Candidate Meet and Greet September 22, 2022
Talent Summit 2022 – Get Connected. Get Educated. Get Inspired. September 15, 2022
Build Up Ottawa! September 13, 2022
Back to Business: 2022 Fall Events Calendar Launch September 08, 2022
You’re Invited: Municipal Candidate Meet and Greet September 01, 2022
Celebrate Ottawa’s Business Community August 25, 2022
LAST CALL! 3-minute survey to share your election priorities August 18, 2022
Build Up Ottawa Municipal Election Survey Now Open August 11, 2022
Exclusive Member Benefits + Discounts! August 04, 2022
Ontario Extends COVID-19 Paid Sick Days July 28, 2022
Free Rapid Tests Available for Ottawa Businesses July 22, 2022
Looking for a tee-rrific time this summer? Join us for Ottawa’s Best Networking Golf Tournament! July 14, 2022
Get engaged with your Ottawa Board of Trade July 07, 2022
Ottawa’s Best Networking Golf Tournament is Back! June 30, 2022
Welcome to Our New Board June 24, 2022
Summer business events. Last chance to register! June 16, 2022
Celebrate 25 Years of Forty Under 40! June 09, 2022
Join us for our 165th Annual General Meeting June 03, 2022
Deadline today for City-Building Summit June 02, 2022
Interviews and survey results from provincial candidates May 26, 2022
Now is the time to #BuildUpOttawa May 19, 2022
BUILD UP OTTAWA! May 13, 2022
City Building Summit 2022: ReImagine Ottawa May 11, 2022
VOTE PROSPERITY: Election Priorities for Ontario May 05, 2022
Ontario Chamber Network Provincial Budget Analysis April 29, 2022
Congratulations to the 2022 Forty Under 40 Recipients April 28, 2022
Ontario Chamber Network 2022 Provincial Election Priorities April 22, 2022
Downtown Ottawa Business Relief Fund 30-Day Milestone April 14, 2022
Call for Nominations! Deadline: April 30, 2022 April 12, 2022
Federal Budget Highlights and Response + Provincial Budget Recommendations April 11, 2022
LAST CHANCE! Get your tickets for the 2022 Post-Budget Breakfast today! April 07, 2022
Don’t miss the 2022 Post-Budget Breakfast! March 31, 2022
Last Chance! Submit Your Forty Under 40 Nomination Today. March 25, 2022
APPLICATIONS OPEN! Downtown Ottawa Business Relief Fund March 17, 2022
Application portal for the Downtown Ottawa Business Relief Fund to open March 15 March 11, 2022
Business Update: Ontario Providing Support for Downtown Ottawa Businesses March 07, 2022
CEO Talk is back! A Conversation with Romy Bowers March 03, 2022
NEW Federal and Municipal Support for Downtown Ottawa Businesses February 24, 2022
Looking to build connections across Ottawa? February 18, 2022
Open Letter to Ottawa re: Our Future February 17, 2022
Business Update: Federal Gov. Invokes Emergencies Act + Ontario Reopening Plan February 15, 2022
Open Letter to Government + Ontario Declares State of Emergency February 11, 2022
Program Updates: Applications for Ontario Small Business Relief Grant Now Open February 10, 2022
Business Update: Immediate Support for Ottawa Businesses Impacted by Demonstrations Needed February 08, 2022
Ontario Chamber Network Launches Sixth Annual Ontario Economic Report February 04, 2022
Statement from President & CEO, Sueling Ching re: Demonstrations in Downtown Ottawa February 01, 2022
TIME SENSITIVE: Information and updates impacting business January 28, 2022
Ontario Outlines Steps to Cautiously and Gradually Ease Public Health Measures January 20, 2022
Business Update: Applications Now Open for Business Costs Rebate Program January 18, 2022
Chamber Urges Province to Provide Immediate Clarity on Next Steps of Reopening January 13, 2022
Business Update: New Ontario Support for Small Business January 07, 2022
Ontario Chamber Call for Immediate Action January 06, 2022
Business Update: New Ontario Restrictions & Support January 03, 2022
Happy Holidays from Your Ottawa Board of Trade December 23, 2021
Business Update: New Government Support for Business December 22, 2021
Business Update: New Public Measures Announced December 17, 2021
Business Update: New Capacity Limits Announced for Indoor Venues December 16, 2021
TIME SENSITIVE: Stay Safe. Stay Open. Information Session December 13, 2021
Last chance for networking and topical events in 2021! December 09, 2021
Cultivating a thriving world class business community. The Power of One December 03, 2021
Don’t Miss Ottawa’s Biggest Celebration of Local Businesses November 25, 2021
Congratulations to the 2021 Order of Ottawa Recipients November 18, 2021
And the 2021 CFO of the Year is… November 12, 2021
Ottawa Leaders Network with Minister Bethlenfalvy November 04, 2021
Business Update: Ontario Proposes Minimum Wage Increase November 02, 2021
Congratulations to the 2021 Lifetime Achievement Winner October 28, 2021
Business Update: Ontario Releases Reopening Plan + Targeted Support Measures for Businesses October 21, 2021
Business Update: Enhanced Vaccine Certificate and Verify Ontario App Now Available October 14, 2021
A Message from the CEO: Giving Thanks October 08, 2021
Last Chance: Small Business Summit October 07, 2021
Welcome our 2021 Board of Directors! October 01, 2021
LAST CALL: Join us for the OBOT Annual General Meeting September 28, 2021
Proof of Vaccination Resources, 2021 Talent Summit, and More! September 23, 2021
TIME SENSITIVE. New Info Session: Vaccination Verification for Businesses September 16, 2021
Best Ottawa Business Nominations Closing Soon September 15, 2021
Ontario Releases Guidance for Proof of Vaccination Policy September 14, 2021
Back to Business with OBoT September 09, 2021
Ottawa Business Matters September 03, 2021
Business Update: Ottawa Public Health Releases Guide to Support Workplace Vaccination Policies September 02, 2021
Business Update: Ontario to Require Proof of Vaccination September 01, 2021
2021 Ottawa Talent Summit: The Future of Work August 26, 2021
Make your Voice Heard with the 2021 Federal Election Survey! August 25, 2021
Business Update: Ontario Makes Vaccination Policies Mandatory for High Risk Settings August 20, 2021
IMPORTANT NEWS: POST Promise Launch August 11, 2021
Extension of COVID-19 Supports for Businesses August 05, 2021
Don’t Miss the Next Business After 5! July 29, 2021
COVID-19 Updates: Border measures, Tourism relief, Jobs & Growth fund, CRHP July 22, 2021
Ottawa’s Best Networking Golf Tournament is Back July 15, 2021
Business Update: Ontario Moving to Step 3 July 09, 2021
Business Update: Call for Federal Re-opening Plan July 08, 2021
CAPITAL Mag Launch – Own Your City June 30, 2021
Call for Nominations June 25, 2021
Business Update: Ontario Moving to Step 2 June 24, 2021
Business Update: Ontario Accelerates Second Doses June 18, 2021
Business Update: Ontario to Begin Reopening June 11 June 10, 2021
Business Update: Canada Recovery Hiring Program June 03, 2021
RAPID SCREENING CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS May 27, 2021
Business Update: Ontario Reopening Framework May 21, 2021
IMPORTANT NEWS: Rapid Screening Initiative Launch May 19, 2021
New Airport Rep Announced. Rapid Test Info Session. May 14, 2021
Rapid Testing Initiative – Call for Volunteers May 12, 2021
IMPORTANT NEWS: Rapid Screening Initiative May 07, 2021
Business After 5 is Back! May 06, 2021
JOIN THE CONVERSATION ABOUT THE FUTURE OF OTTAWA April 29, 2021
Business Update: Paid COVID-19 Leave April 29, 2021
Happy National Volunteer Week! April 22, 2021
2021 Federal Budget: A Recovery Plan for Jobs, Growth, and Resilience April 19, 2021
New Government Restrictions April 16, 2021
CITY BUILDING SUMMIT: The Future of Ottawa is in Your Hands April 15, 2021
BREAKING: Province Wide Stay At Home Order April 07, 2021
Concerning Stats Initiate Request for Stay at Home Order April 05, 2021
Third Wave Results in Ontario Wide Shutdown April 01, 2021
Business Update – From Here to There March 26, 2021
Help your Business Thrive with these FREE Programs! March 11, 2021
Road to Recovery: Supporting Local Small Business March 05, 2021
Advancing Womxn for Economic Growth March 01, 2021
ATTENTION: Business Owners! See Grants and Programs to Build Your Business February 26, 2021
Mayor’s Breakfast: City Leaders Celebrate Black History Month February 22, 2021
CALL FOR NOMINATIONS February 19, 2021
INTRODUCING FANSAVES February 17, 2021
REOPENING OTTAWA – Back to orange. February 12, 2021
Chambers Call for Coordinated Approach to Reopening Ontario February 11, 2021
Breaking News . . . Ontario Regional Approach February 08, 2021
Forty Under 40 Call for Nominations February 04, 2021
TAP Technology Cohort Now Open! January 28, 2021
NEW FUNDING AND PROMOTION OPPORUNITIES! Announcing: HASCAP January 26, 2021
Looking to hire new talent? You may be eligible for a wage subsidy of up to $7,500! January 21, 2021
APPLY NOW! Small Business Support Grant January 15, 2021
Join Us For Upcoming Events! January 14, 2021
Breaking News . . . Ontario Declares Emergency January 12, 2021
Trade Accelerator Program applications now open! January 07, 2021