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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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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…
Call for Nominations
SEEKING: FUTURE THINKING BUSINESS LEADERS Ottawa Board of Trade has a long standing tradition for change making in this city, for businesses, economic growth and community prosperity. Now is the time. It has never been more important to work together for the future of our city, to ensure we grow with an inclusive and sustainable…
Message from the CEO
Dear OBOT Members,I hope you and your family are well. Spring is here. An exciting time of renewal for ourselves, our businesses, and our community!I wish to thank you for your continued support of our work at the Ottawa Board of Trade. It is true that we exist to serve you, our local businesses. However,…
Mayor’s Breakfast Breakdown
The Mayor’s Breakfast series, hosted by the Ottawa Board of Trade (OBOT) and Ottawa Business Journal (OBJ) brings together Ottawa’s business community each month inform and discuss key issues impacting the growth and prosperity of our city. Sueling Ching, President and CEO of OBOT kicked things off with welcoming remarks to the over…