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 Board of Trade Unveils Transformative Action Plan for Downtown Ottawa
Ottawa – May 22nd, 2024, – Today, the Ottawa Board of Trade, in collaboration with the Canadian Urban Institute is thrilled to announce a landmark initiative that promises to revolutionize downtown Ottawa and the region. The Downtown Ottawa Action Agenda aims to reimagine and rejuvenate Downtown Ottawa, making it more diverse, resilient, and vibrant…
Ottawa Board of Trade and Ottawa Business Journal Celebrating Young Leaders in the National Capital Region
(OTTAWA) – Wednesday, May 1, 2024 – The Ottawa Board of Trade (OBOT) and the Ottawa Business Journal (OBJ) are proud to announce the 2024 cohort of Forty Under 40 award recipients. Recognized as one of the most distinguished business awards, the Forty Under 40 celebrates the region’s rising young business stars. This year’s…
Federal Budget Submission 2024
February 9, 2024 Minister Freeland Government of Canada Via Email Dear Minister Freeland, Federal Budget 2024 Thank you for the opportunity to submit priorities for the upcoming budget, a key tool to ensure Canada is competitive and able to provide the services Canadians deserve today and in the future. The Ottawa…
Chamber: Productivity Must Be Front and Centre in Ontario’s 2024 Budget
Ottawa Board of Trade and Ontario Chamber Releases 2024 Provincial Budget Recommendations (Ottawa – March 14, 2024) – Ontario’s economic prosperity is threatened by inflation, infrastructure backlogs, regulatory barriers, skills gaps, and fears of a slowing economy. To address these challenges, the Ottawa Board of Trade (OBOT) and Ontario Chamber of Commerce’s (OCC) 2024 Provincial Budget…
Celebrating International Women’s Day
As we celebrate International Women’s Day on March 8th, the Ottawa Board of Trade (OBOT) recognizes the remarkable contributions of women in our community, particularly through their entrepreneurial endeavours. International Women’s Day is a time-honored tradition that traces its roots back to the early 20th century, a period marked by significant social and political…
Ottawa Business Matters hits the airwaves
(Ottawa – February 9, 2024) – The Ottawa Board of Trade, in partnership with Rogers tv Ottawa, will launch a new 60-minute weekly show featuring entrepreneurs and executives, elected officials and economic partners on Sunday, February 11 at 9pm. The show, Ottawa Business Matters, hosted by award-winning broadcaster Sam Laprade, will inform, inspire, and…