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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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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…
To Build a Better Ottawa, Candidates Need to Make Priorities Clear
The Ottawa Board of Trade’s #BuildUpOttawa campaign aims to show where our provincial candidates stand on key priorities Ottawa, ON – May 26, 2022 – With the recent launch of the #BuildUpOttawa initiative intended to advance growth in Ottawa, the Ottawa Board of Trade is urging provincial candidates to share their priorities for the…
Call for Government Action on Airport Security Bottlenecks
May 11,2022 To Our Elected Officials, As organizations representing thousands of businesses across Canada’s major cities, we are writing to you regarding heightened challenges at our airports that pose a clear threat to still-vulnerable economic recovery in our cities. We are pleased that the government has recently lifted travel restrictions, making it easier for…
Forty Under 40 Recipients Revealed
(OTTAWA) – Thursday, April 28, 2022 – The 2022 Forty Under 40 award recipients are among the top young business leaders whose innovation, dedication, and community involvement provide hope for the National Capital’s post-pandemic economic recovery. Recognized as one of the most distinguished business awards for young business leaders, the joint initiative by the…