Mayor’s Breakfast May 2023: Fireside Chat with Her Excellency Yuliya Kovaliv, Ambassador of Ukraine
The Mayor’s Breakfast series, hosted by the Ottawa Board of Trade (OBOT) and Ottawa Business Journal (OBJ) brings together Ottawa’s business community to inform and discuss key issues impacting…
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Women, Wine and Wisdom: Being Bold Recap
Women, Wine and Wisdom: Being Bold, co-hosted with the Ottawa Business Journal (OBJ), brings together women within the Ottawa business community to create connections, take…
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2023 Forty Under 40 Award Recipients Announced
(OTTAWA) – Thursday, April 27 2023 – The Ottawa Board of Trade and the Ottawa Business Journal are proud to announce the 2023 cohort of…
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City Building Summit Wrap Up
The Ottawa Board of Trade (OBOT) and Ottawa Business Journal (OBJ) were pleased to host our annual City Building Summit on April 25th in downtown…
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Call for Nominations
SEEKING: FUTURE THINKING BUSINESS LEADERS Ottawa Board of Trade has a long standing tradition for change making in this city, for businesses, economic growth and…
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Message from the CEO
Dear OBOT Members,I hope you and your family are well. Spring is here. An exciting time of renewal for ourselves, our businesses, and our community!I…
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Mayor’s Breakfast Breakdown
The Mayor’s Breakfast series, hosted by the Ottawa Board of Trade (OBOT) and Ottawa Business Journal (OBJ) brings together Ottawa’s business community each month inform…
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Germain Hotels Application for YOW CIP Grant to Rise to City Council for Consideration
On April 4th, 2023, Ottawa Board of Trade President & CEO appeared in front of the Finance & Corporate Services Committee to support Germain Hotels…
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Federal Budget 2023
Post-Budget Breakfast Highlights: Our annual Post-Budget Breakfast, co-hosted with the Ottawa Business Journal, provides an opportunity for business and community leaders from across our Canada’s…
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Happy Holidays from your Ottawa Board of Trade
Dear Members, Thank you for your continued support for the Ottawa Board of Trade as the voice of business and key economic partners in…
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Federal Government Announces Hybrid Work Model
Congratulations and thank you to the Honourable Mona Fortier, her colleagues, and supporters for sharing a comprehensive return to workplace plan for the federal government.…
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Making Your Interview Process Inclusive for People with Disabilities
By Alita Fabiano from LRO Staffing While Canada’s unemployment rate currently sits at about 5.2%, the rate for Canadians with disabilities is nearly four times…
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Ottawa Board of Trade Declares Support for the Senators Move to LeBreton
(Ottawa, November 15, 2022) – Today, Sueling Ching, President & CEO, Ottawa Board of Trade, released the following statement: “The Ottawa Board of Trade…
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Ottawa Board of Trade Congratulates Newly Elected Mayor and Council
Ottawa Board of Trade Congratulates Newly Elected Mayor and Council Now is the time for collaboration to Build Up Ottawa Ottawa, ON-October 26, 2022…
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COMMON GROUND: Ottawa’s new mayor must tackle issues at the intersection of social justice, business, and labour
By Michael Allen, Sueling Ching, Sean McKenny Ottawa is in a time of significant upheaval: we are all seeking to rebuild from the struggles of…
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Small Business Week 2022
On October 17, 2022, business and community leaders gathered for Mayor Watson’s annual reception in recognition of Small Business Week 2022. Ian Sherman, Chair of…
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CANCELLED: Ottawa Board of Trade Mayoral Debate October 12, 2022
Dear Business and Community Leaders, Thank you for your interest in the upcoming election. The Ottawa Board of Trade has invested in the Build…
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Build Up Ottawa
Dear Members,I am reaching out today on a matter of great importance – the Ottawa Municipal Election on October 24, 2022. As the voice of…
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Truth and Reconciliation Requires Action and Partnership
Ottawa – September 30, 2022 – To mark the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, the Ontario Chamber of Commerce (OCC) and Ottawa Board of Trade…
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Ottawa Business Leaders Call on Candidates to Support Pro-Growth Agenda
The Ottawa Board of Trade unites business leaders to call on candidates to #BuildUpOttawa Ottawa, ON – September 23, 2022 – This morning, the Ottawa Board…
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Back to Business: 3 Calls to Action for Ottawa Business Leaders
Dear OBOT Members,Happy fall! I hope you, your family and your employees are very well and enjoyed your summer. This is my favourite time of year…
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Upskilling and Reskilling Your Team to Combat the Worker Shortage
By LRO Staffing Even before the pandemic, companies in Canada were already having difficulty finding the right talent across numerous industries. While there is…
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Calling on All Municipal Candidates to #BuildUpOttawa
The Ottawa Board of Trade is urging residents and business leaders to elect municipal leaders committed to growth and leadership Ottawa, ON – September…
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Back to Business: Ottawa Business Events Fall Calendar Marks an Exciting Return to Live Events
September 9, 2022 – Ottawa, ON – The launch of the Ottawa Business Events Fall Calendar presented by the Ottawa Board of Trade (OBOT) and…
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Hiring: Director of Communications
Position Title: Director of Communications Location: Flexible Remote Work & 150 Elgin Street, 10th Floor, Ottawa, ON Reports To: President and CEO The Ottawa…
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Ottawa Board of Trade and Ontario Chamber of Commerce Release their Blueprint to Bolster Ontario’s Prosperity
Ottawa, ON – August 10, 2022 – The Ottawa Board of Trade (OBOT) and Ontario Chamber of Commerce (OCC) welcomes the return of the Legislature…
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Nominations Open for Best Ottawa Business Awards
Ottawa, ON – August 8, 2022 – Nominations open for the Best Ottawa Business Awards as the Ottawa Board of Trade and Ottawa Business Journal…
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Have you heard of #OttawaNEXT?
Launching the #OttawaNEXT portal is the latest in a succession of Ottawa Board of Trade (OBoT) initiatives designed to remove barriers for local businesses. If you are tired of information overload about COVID-19, economic recovery strategies, and what support is available to you and your business, #OttawaNEXT keeps it simple!