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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Ottawa Small Business Summit: Ten Key TakeawaysÂ
The Ottawa Board of Trade, Invest Ottawa, and the Ottawa Coalition of Business Improvement Areas proudly hosted the Ottawa Small Business Summit 2025 on Monday, October 20 during Small Business Week, bringing together entrepreneurs, community leaders, and experts dedicated to strengthening Ottawa’s small business ecosystem.  Small businesses are the backbone of Ottawa’s economy, accounting for…
OBOT Job Opportunity: Manager, Business Development
Shining a Spotlight on Ottawa’s Small Business Community Are you a high-performing sales professional who thrives on building relationships, closing major deals, and driving growth that matters? Join the Ottawa Board of Trade (OBOT), the independent voice of business in our nation’s capital. In this results-driven role, you’ll take ownership of revenue generation across membership,…
Our Statement of Support on Lansdowne 2.0
The Ottawa Board of Trade is eager to reaffirm our strong support for Lansdowne 2.0. At this moment of transformation in our region, we must be bold in designing a city for the future. We must invest in infrastructure that signals Canada’s capital is open for business, focused on innovation and primed to grow. New…
OBOT Hosts Roundtable with Canada’s Minister of International Trade, the Honourable Maninder Sidhu
The Ottawa Board of Trade was proud to host the Honourable Maninder Sidhu, Canada’s Minister of International Trade, alongside MP Yasir Naqvi, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of International Trade and Secretary of State for International Development, for a closed-door roundtable with local business leaders. This dynamic discussion focused on how Ottawa’s innovators and exporters…
Ottawa Business Journal and Ottawa Board of Trade Honour Liam Mooney and Emma Cochrane as 2025 Newsmakers of the YearÂ
Ottawa Business Journal and Ottawa Board of Trade Honour Liam Mooney and Emma Cochrane as 2025 Newsmakers of the Year The Ottawa Board of Trade and the Ottawa Business Journal are proud to announce Liam Mooney and Emma Cochrane, co-founders of Jackpine Dynamic Branding, as the 2025 Newsmakers of the Year. In January,…
Ottawa Business Journal and Ottawa Board of Trade Honour Neil Malhotra of Claridge Homes as 2025 CFO of the YearÂ
The Ottawa Board of Trade and the Ottawa Business Journal are proud to announce Neil Malhotra, Chief Financial Officer of Claridge Homes, as the 2025 CFO of the Year. Neil Malhotra’s leadership at Claridge Homes has helped shape Ottawa’s urban landscape for more than two decades. As CFO, Neil has overseen the financial strategy behind…