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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Germain Hotels Application for YOW CIP Grant to Rise to City Council for Consideration
On April 4th, 2023, Ottawa Board of Trade President & CEO appeared in front of the Finance & Corporate Services Committee to support Germain Hotels application for an Ottawa International Airport Community Improvement Plan (CIP) grant. That application was denied by the Committee and will now rise to the City Council on April 12, 2023 for…
Federal Budget 2023
Post-Budget Breakfast Highlights: Our annual Post-Budget Breakfast, co-hosted with the Ottawa Business Journal, provides an opportunity for business and community leaders from across our Canada’s Capital Region to come together for a timely presentation of the federal budget from key government officials. In addition we do a detail review of specific impacts on business followed…
Happy Holidays from your Ottawa Board of Trade
Dear Members, Thank you for your continued support for the Ottawa Board of Trade as the voice of business and key economic partners in Ottawa. On behalf of our board of directors, and our staff-volunteer team, we wish you a happy, healthy, and prosperous holiday season. It has been a whirlwind year, starting…
Federal Government Announces Hybrid Work Model
Congratulations and thank you to the Honourable Mona Fortier, her colleagues, and supporters for sharing a comprehensive return to workplace plan for the federal government. The Ottawa Board of Trade, The Canadian Chamber, and business and community leaders across the country applaud your decision. This leadership move signals confidence for our entrepreneurs, employees, and executives,…
Making Your Interview Process Inclusive for People with Disabilities
By Alita Fabiano from LRO Staffing While Canada’s unemployment rate currently sits at about 5.2%, the rate for Canadians with disabilities is nearly four times higher at 26%. It is clear that people with disabilities face systematic challenges that prevent them from partaking in our workforce. As such, this can make it particularly hard for…
Ottawa Board of Trade Declares Support for the Senators Move to LeBreton
(Ottawa, November 15, 2022) – Today, Sueling Ching, President & CEO, Ottawa Board of Trade, released the following statement: “The Ottawa Board of Trade thanks the NHL for its commitment to keep the Ottawa Senators in Ottawa and calls on business and community leaders and all residents of the national capital region to actively…