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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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Calling on All Municipal Candidates to #BuildUpOttawa
The Ottawa Board of Trade is urging residents and business leaders to elect municipal leaders committed to growth and leadership Ottawa, ON – September 12, 2022 – Today, the Ottawa Board of Trade launched the #BuildUpOttawa initiative; a pro-growth agenda built around making our Nation’s Capital more affordable, inclusive, and sustainable. Throughout the…
Back to Business: Ottawa Business Events Fall Calendar Marks an Exciting Return to Live Events
September 9, 2022 – Ottawa, ON – The launch of the Ottawa Business Events Fall Calendar presented by the Ottawa Board of Trade (OBOT) and Ottawa Business Journal (OBJ) marks a full return to live business events in the National Capital Region. The upcoming season features a variety of experiences designed to engage, inform, inspire,…
Hiring: Director of Communications
Position Title: Director of Communications Location: Flexible Remote Work & 150 Elgin Street, 10th Floor, Ottawa, ON Reports To: President and CEO The Ottawa Board of Trade (the board) is seeking a director of communications, a new role designed to build the brand of the board as the primary advocate on behalf of the…
Ottawa Board of Trade and Ontario Chamber of Commerce Release their Blueprint to Bolster Ontario’s Prosperity
Ottawa, ON – August 10, 2022 – The Ottawa Board of Trade (OBOT) and Ontario Chamber of Commerce (OCC) welcomes the return of the Legislature and looks forward to working with Premier Ford, his new cabinet, and all parties to champion the province’s competitiveness, productivity, and growth. To put its members’ concerns’ front and centre…
Nominations Open for Best Ottawa Business Awards
Ottawa, ON – August 8, 2022 – Nominations open for the Best Ottawa Business Awards as the Ottawa Board of Trade and Ottawa Business Journal once again look to honour the city’s top business stars. The annual Best Ottawa Business Awards (BOBs) are presented to the region’s leading local companies, highlighting success stories across…
Ottawa Board of Trade Announces New Board of Directors
Ottawa, ON – June 24, 2022 – Ottawa Board of Trade (OBOT) hosted its 165th annual general meeting at the Brookstreet Hotel on June 23, 2022. Members of Ottawa’s primary business association gathered to reflect on the achievements of last year, discuss plans for the future, and thank those who have dedicated their expertise, time…