Your Ottawa Board of Trade
We are the voice of business in Ottawa, representing enterprises of all sizes and from across all sectors since 1857.
As a key economic development partner in the National Capital Region, OBOT advocates for collaborative and sustainable community prosperity, supports businesses at every stage of growth, and champions Ottawa as the best place to live, work, learn, play, visit and invest.
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Welch Business Growth Survey Launch
On June 7th, the Ottawa Board of Trade (OBOT) and Ottawa Business Journal (OBJ) hosted the Welch Business Growth Survey (WBGS). The annual business survey provides accurate and timely data which is key to ensure the best decisions are being made for our businesses, community, and city. The results directly impact the advocacy OBOT does…
Message from the CEO
Dear Members,I hope you, your families and your employees are well and enjoying our warm weather. Thank you for your continued support of the Ottawa Board of Trade. On behalf of our board of directors and our staff/volunteer team, we remain passionate about cultivating a thriving world class business community and driving economic growth in…
Mayor’s Breakfast May 2023: Fireside Chat with Her Excellency Yuliya Kovaliv, Ambassador of Ukraine
The Mayor’s Breakfast series, hosted by the Ottawa Board of Trade (OBOT) and Ottawa Business Journal (OBJ) brings together Ottawa’s business community to inform and discuss key issues impacting the growth and prosperity of our city. Sueling Ching, President and CEO of OBOT welcomed business and community leaders who joined us at the sold-out breakfast. As the voice…
Women, Wine and Wisdom: Being Bold Recap
Women, Wine and Wisdom: Being Bold, co-hosted with the Ottawa Business Journal (OBJ), brings together women within the Ottawa business community to create connections, take part in candid conversations, and share their authentic stories. Ahead of dinner, Sueling Ching, President and CEO of the Ottawa Board of Trade, and the night’s host and moderator, welcomed…
2023 Forty Under 40 Award Recipients Announced
(OTTAWA) – Thursday, April 27 2023 – The Ottawa Board of Trade and the Ottawa Business Journal are proud to announce the 2023 cohort of Forty Under 40 award recipients. Recognized as one of the most distinguished business awards for young business leaders, it celebrates the region’s rising young business stars. This year’s awards competition…
City Building Summit Wrap Up
The Ottawa Board of Trade (OBOT) and Ottawa Business Journal (OBJ) were pleased to host our annual City Building Summit on April 25th in downtown Ottawa. Business and community leaders gathered at the Shaw Centre to join the conversation about our city’s collective future. Sueling Ching, President and CEO of the Ottawa Board of…