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Available Workshops Building a Resilient and Committed Workforce On April 21, 2022 a two part workshop focused on building a resilient and committed workforce was offerred. Watch the recording and download the workshop resources to watch at your convenience! Hosted by Andrea Greenhous Part 1: 30 minutes ● Understand human motivation and what matters…
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Open Letter to Ottawa re: Our Future
February 17, 2022 To Our Elected Officials, Our community members are fatigued, fearful and frustrated. After two years of restrictions, stress and uncertainty, the last three weeks of demonstrations and blockades have further threatened the economic, mental, and physical wellbeing of our citizens. We are in crisis. You have sworn to govern with equality…
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Hiring: Coordinator Member Services
Position Title: Coordinator Member Services Location: Flexible Remote Work & 150 Elgin Street, 10th Floor, Ottawa, ON Reports To: Director, Membership Experience About Us: The Ottawa Board of Trade (OBOT) is the key business association and official government liaison serving our business community. We are non-profit and non-partisan; independently funded and driven by the…
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Immediate Support for Ottawa Businesses Impacted by Demonstrations
February 8, 2022 Justin Trudeau, Prime Minister, Government of Canada Doug Ford, Premier, Government of Ontario Jim Watson, Mayor, City of Ottawa Dear Leaders, Immediate Support for Ottawa Businesses Impacted by Demonstrations The Ottawa Board of Trade is an independent, non-profit, non-partisan association. We are the voice of business and key advocate for economic…
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Ottawa Board of Trade Calls for Peaceful End to Demonstrations in Downtown Ottawa
(Ottawa, February 1, 2022) – Today, Sueling Ching, President & CEO, Ottawa Board of Trade, released the following statement: “The Ottawa Board of Trade is calling on the Government of Canada, the City of Ottawa and demonstrators occupying downtown Ottawa to immediately find a peaceful resolution; end the demonstrations and free the businesses, employees…
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Forty Under 40 Awards Celebrates its 25th year
Ottawa (Jan. 18, 2022): Nominations are open to determine the 25th group of Forty Under 40 recipients. Local business leaders who demonstrate remarkable business accomplishments, expertise and community involvement are welcome to apply at www.fortyunder40.ca. Nominations can be submitted until late March. Recipients will be named in April and celebrated at the 25th celebration in…
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Four Major Economic Partners Unite to Invite the World to Ottawa, Featuring a First-Ever, Five-in-One “Power-Hive” of Interconnected Websites
For Immediate Release: December 14, 2021 – Today at the Ottawa Economic Outlook, the Ottawa Ambassador Initiative was launched to synergize the efforts of the Ottawa Board of Trade, the City of Ottawa, Invest Ottawa and Ottawa Tourism in mobilizing proud citizens from local businesses and the broader community to be “Ottawa Ambassadors.” The initiative…
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Ottawa Economic Partners Launch #BuyLocalOttawa Campaign in Critical Shopping and Social Season so More Businesses Simply Survive
Put Your Money Where Your Heart Is For Immediate Release: November 8th, 2021. The Ottawa Board of Trade (OBoT)-together with key local partners including the City of Ottawa, Ottawa Tourism, Invest Ottawa, the Ottawa Coalition of BIAs and RGA (Regroupement des gen d’affaires de la Capitale)-is reminding shoppers that their dollars can save their…
Read MoreOntario Government Launches Enhanced COVID-19 Vaccine Certificate and Verify Ontario App
The Ontario Government announced that the enhanced vaccine certificate with QR code and verification app, Verify Ontario, are available to download starting October 15, 2021. The enhanced certificates and app will help make it easier, more secure, and convenient for individuals and businesses to provide and verify vaccine certificates.
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Ottawa Board of Trade Releases Mental Health Playbook for Employers
NEW MENTAL HEALTH PLAYBOOK IMPORTANT HOLIDAY WEEKEND READING FOR EMPLOYERS NEEDING REAL HELP WITH MENTAL WELLNESS TOOLS IN THE WORKPLACE PLAYBOOK TACKLES ACTION GAP ON MENTAL HEALTH (Ottawa, October 8, 2021) – With many gathering in small and safe groups this holiday weekend and giving thanks, it is a good time to discuss the…
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