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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 NOW – Canadian Chamber and Stats Can Survey on Business Conditions
In a ground-breaking survey by Statistics Canada, in collaboration with the Canadian Chamber of Commerce, important details have been revealed about Ottawa-Gatineau’s very unique pandemic business reality and what sets it apart from other Canadian cities. See the report here – Ottawa Now to NEXT A snapshot on Ottawa-Gatineau businesses in 3 themes: places, people &…
Innovative Survey Reveals Critical Information About Ottawa Businesses
Innovative Survey Reveals Critical Information About Ottawa Businesses and the Potential Impact on City of Ottawa Decisions Post-COVID For Immediate Release: April 29th, 2021. In a ground-breaking survey by Statistics Canada, in collaboration with the Canadian Chamber of Commerce, important details have been revealed about Ottawa-Gatineau’s very unique pandemic business reality and what sets it apart…
ONTARIO’S PAID SICK DAY PROGRAM IS A STEP IN THE RIGHT DIRECTION
For immediate release April 28, 2021 Statement ONTARIO’S PAID SICK DAY PROGRAM IS A STEP IN THE RIGHT DIRECTION New measures in Ontario address some – but not all – flaws in federal program (Ottawa – April 28, 2021) – Today, Sueling Ching, President and CEO of the Ottawa Board of Trade and Rocco…
OBoT Celebrates National Volunteer Week
Dear Ottawa Board of Trade Board Members, We are celebrating National Volunteer Week in Canada. The theme for 2021, The Value of One, The Power of Many, reflects on the awe-inspiring acts of kindness by millions of volunteers working together towards a common purpose. This past year, we have seen people supporting family, friends,…
Canada’s Budget 2021 : Ottawa Board of Trade Welcomes Supports for Business, Communities, and Inclusive Growth and Cautions on Debt and Deficits
Canada’s Budget 2021 Delivers Historic Support Against Uncertain Backdrop Ottawa Board of Trade Welcomes Supports for Business, Communities, and Inclusive Growth and Cautions on Debt and Deficits (Ottawa, April 19, 2021) – Today, Ottawa Board of Trade President & CEO, Sueling Ching, released the following statement in response to the Government of Canada’s 2021 Budget. “Today,…
Ottawa Board of Trade Adds Two Influential Women to Growing List of Leaders Who Have Volunteered for More Than a Year for Small Business
For Immediate Release: On March 24th, Ottawa Board of Trade (OBoT) welcomes Lise Sarazin, Executive Director of Le Regroupement des gens d’affaires de la Capitale nationale (RGA), Ottawa Gatineau’s francophone chamber of commerce and Michelle Groulx, Executive Director of the Ottawa Coalition of Business Improvement Areas (OCOBIA) to new roles. Sarazin and Groulx, already active with…