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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 Hires New Manager, Membership Experience, to Continue Advocating for All Businesses During a Difficult Time
In its on-going efforts to support, promote and advocate for Ottawa Board of Trade (OBoT) Members, and all businesses during difficult times, OBoT is pleased to announce the appointment of an experienced leader as our new Manager, Membership Experience. Kassondra Walters is a seasoned and highly effective leader with twenty years of professional experience in business development,…
Forty Under 40 Recipients Revealed
Monday, May 3, 2021 – Technology sector executives, startup founders, health care entrepreneurs and business leaders from construction, real estate, retail, tourism and communications are among the 40 rising young business stars recognized in the 2021 Forty Under 40 awards. The program is a joint initiative of Ottawa Business Journal and the Ottawa Board of…
Letter to the Minister of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade : Concerns with the Ontario Small Business Grants
Hon. Victor Fedeli Minister of Economic Development, Job Creation, and Trade College Park 18th Flr 777 Bay St Toronto ON M7A 1S5 Hon. Prabmeet Sarkaria Associate Minister of Small Business and Red Tape Reduction 7th Floor, 56 Wellesley St. W Toronto, ON M7A 2E7 Re: Concerns with the Ontario Small Business Grant Dear Minister…
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…