Unlocking unlimited opportunities in Ottawa
Ottawa is more than Canada’s capital, it is a city where innovation, opportunity, and collaboration intersect, and a place where business, government, community and culture come together to create lasting prosperity and civic pride.
The Ottawa Board of Trade, Invest Ottawa, and Ottawa Tourism support coordinated economic development, business and investment attraction. By aligning efforts, these partners become more than the sum of their individual parts; they strengthen the city’s competitiveness by telling a more compelling story that reflects Ottawa’s full potential on the national and global stage.
Ottawa Unlimited creates a unified force to help drive transformative change, facilitate even greater collaboration across the region, and shape Ottawa’s future together as a community. It harnesses the unique strengths, expertise, and collective ambitions of its founding partners:
Ottawa Board of Trade: Offering its deep connections with the local business community, the Ottawa Board of Trade brings its advocacy skills and commitment to creating a thriving, world-class business environment.
Invest Ottawa: Contributing its drive for innovation, job creation, and economic growth, Invest Ottawa fosters entrepreneurship, attracts international investment and talent, accelerates business expansion and commercialization, and positions Ottawa as a global tech and business hub.
Ottawa Tourism: Bringing its passion for showcasing the city’s vibrant attractions and cultural experiences, Ottawa Tourism infuses the partnership with its expertise in destination marketing and visitor experience enhancement.
This radical collaboration builds upon years of impactful collective initiatives, including the Think Ottawa campaign, International Women’s Month programming, buy local Ottawa campaigns, and the Downtown Ottawa Action Agenda.
Amplifying Ottawa’s ecosystem
One of Canada’s most dynamic economic centres, Ottawa is home to strong clusters in technology, cybersecurity and defence, life sciences, advanced manufacturing, tourism and the creative industries. The city is powered by a diverse, resilient ecosystem where these industries collaborate through strong public-private partnerships to drive innovation.
Ottawa is a magnet for talent, investment and ideas, supported by globally recognized research institutions, a highly skilled bilingual workforce and direct access to decision makers. For businesses and organizations looking to grow, collaborate or convene, Ottawa offers the knowledge network of a G7 capital city with the momentum of a thriving innovation hub. Learn more about Ottawa’s rich ecosystem and sector strengths.
What collaboration means for the city
The Ottawa Board of Trade, Invest Ottawa, and Ottawa Tourism collaborate across shared priorities where business development, tourism and advocacy intersect to amplify the city’s unique strengths.
- For meeting planners and event organizers: Ottawa offers the scale, infrastructure and expertise of a G7 capital city, paired with a deep, collaborative ecosystem that supports successful events, meaningful delegate experiences and strong legacy outcomes.
- For businesses and investors: Ottawa is a place where innovation, access and high quality of life intersect, supported by aligned partners working to strengthen the city’s competitiveness and long‑term growth.
- For local businesses and organizations: A coordinated approach helps elevate Ottawa’s profile, attract opportunity and ensure that growth delivers lasting benefits across the community.
- A shared commitment to Ottawa’s future.
The Ottawa Board of Trade, Invest Ottawa, and Ottawa Tourism work to support thoughtful economic development, a resilient visitor economy, and a strong sense of place. By aligning efforts, these partners work collaboratively as stewards of the destination to ensure sustainable growth that benefits residents, businesses and visitors alike.
