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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OBOT Job Opportunity: Coordinator, Membership and Events
Are you a detail-oriented, customer-focused professional with a knack for event logistics, member engagement, and database management? If so, we want you to join our dynamic team! In this role, you will play a pivotal part in maintaining and enhancing the experience of our valued members, while contributing to the growth of our community. Your…
Ottawa Board of Trade Responds to LeBreton Flats Agreement of Purchase
August 11, 2025 – Ottawa ON – For more than fifty years, the Ottawa Board of Trade has been a steadfast advocate for the development of LeBreton Flats as a transformative economic driver for Ottawa. Today’s announcement by the National Capital Commission and Capital Sports Development Inc., confirming an agreement of purchase and sale for…
Powering Ottawa’s Future: Hydro Ottawa & The Ottawa Board of TradeÂ
Hydro Ottawa Group is a private company that is 100 per cent owned by the City of Ottawa and whose strategic business lines include electricity distribution, renewable energy generation, energy solutions, telecommunications and utility services. As a future-powered energy provider and partner in key green energy projects, Hydro Ottawa Group is committed to innovation, community, and sustainability. It owns and operates…
OBOT’s 2025 Federal Pre-Budget Submission
As the trusted voice of Ottawa’s business community, the Ottawa Board of Trade is proud to present our 2025 Federal Pre-Budget Submission: a pivotal call to action at a defining time for our city and its future. Ottawa’s businesses are the engines of local growth, and our members’ perspectives shape every recommendation we bring forward…
Building Stronger Businesses: Keynote Search’s Collaborative Vision for Ottawa
In today’s competitive market, organizations need more than just candidates – they need exceptional talent that fits their culture, stays engaged, and performs at their best. That’s where Keynote Search comes in. Unlike typical search firms that concentrate on the hiring transaction, this executive search and coaching firm partners with organizations to find, fit, retain,…
Key Takeaways from This Week’s Downtown Ottawa Safety BriefingÂ
On July 24, 2025, the Ottawa Board of Trade convened a Downtown Safety Briefing, bringing together city leaders, industry partners, and community advocates to discuss urgent safety and security challenges facing our city core. President & CEO Sueling Ching welcomed board members, economic development committee members, and pillar partners, extending appreciation to the Downtown Implementation…