OBoT Celebrates National Volunteer Week
Dear Ottawa Board of Trade Board Members, We are celebrating National Volunteer Week in Canada. The theme for 2021, The Value of One, The…
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Ottawa Board of Trade Adds Two Influential Women to Growing List of Leaders Who Have Volunteered for More Than a Year for Small Business
For Immediate Release: On March 24th, Ottawa Board of Trade (OBoT) welcomes Lise Sarazin, Executive Director of Le Regroupement des gens d’affaires de la Capitale…
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Canada’s Budget 2021 : Ottawa Board of Trade Welcomes Supports for Business, Communities, and Inclusive Growth and Cautions on Debt and Deficits
Canada’s Budget 2021 Delivers Historic Support Against Uncertain Backdrop Ottawa Board of Trade Welcomes Supports for Business, Communities, and Inclusive Growth and Cautions on Debt…
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Ottawa Board of Trade: Further Supports Needed for Ontario Workers and Business Anxiety at an all time high
For immediate release April 16, 2021 Statement Ottawa Board of Trade: Further Supports Needed for Ontario Workers and Business Anxiety at an all time high…
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COVID-19 Support for Business
April 7, 2021 The Honourable Doug Ford Premier of Ontario Queen’s Park, Toronto, Ontario, M7A 1A2 Dear Premier Ford, We are reaching out today…
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Ontario Chamber & Ottawa Board of Trade Call for Accelerated Vaccine Roll-out with Prioritization of Essential Workers to Expedite Safe Reopening of Ontario’s Economy
For immediate release April 7, 2021 Statement (Toronto – April 7, 2021) – Today, Sueling Ching, President and CEO of the Ottawa Board of…
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Request for province-wide stay-at-home order and strengthened public health measures
April 4, 2021 Dr. David Williams Chief Medical Officer of Health 21st Floor, 393 University Ave. Toronto, ON M5G 2M2 Dear Dr. Williams, Given…
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Mayor Watson unveils package of measures to help small businesses and special events rebound after the pandemic
News Release For immediate release March 26, 2021 OTTAWA – Mayor Jim Watson announced today a series of measures that will help small businesses and…
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Reform of COVID-19 Operating Restrictions Framework: A Responsible Business Protocol
March 19, 2021 The Honourable Doug Ford Premier of Ontario Queen’s Park, Toronto, Ontario, M7A 1A2 Dear Premier Ford, We appreciate the responsiveness of your…
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Appel aux changements
Ottawa Board of Trade Ottawa Coalition of Business Improvement Areas Regroupement des gens d’affaires de la Capitale nationale Communiqué de presse Pour diffusion immédiate Ottawa…
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Call for Changes
Ottawa Board of Trade, Ottawa Coalition of Business Improvement Areas Regroupement des gens d’affaires de la Capitale nationale For Immediate Release: March 18, 2021…
Read MoreCOVID-19 Vaccine Survey and Next Steps | Sondage sur le vaccin contre la COVID 19 et prochaines étapes
Dear Business Leaders, We continue to need your help to ensure our community members are aware of the situation and are taking all the necessary steps…
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Immigrant Talent Insights from Growth Survey 2020
Ottawa Business Growth Survey Insights Looking to the future, Ottawa businesses recognize immigrant talent as vital to our economy. The 2020 Ottawa Business Growth Survey…
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Submission to the Ministry of Finance, Province of Ontario
TO: HONOURABLE PETER BETHLENFALVY, MINSTRY OF FINANCE, PROVINCE OF ONTARIO CC: MINISTER FULLERTON, MINISTER MACLEOD, MPP ROBERTS, MPP GHAMARI, MAYOR WATSON, DR. ETCHES,…
Read MoreWelcome 2021
Dear Members, Happy New Year. May we all enjoy a healthy and prosperous 2021, armed with many lessons learned and the knowledge that creativity, collaboration…
Read MoreThat’s a Wrap
Thank you to Sam Laprade and City News for the opportunity to speak to our community about business, the year in review and the Board…
Read MoreA Message from the Chair of the Board
In the year of a pandemic, a tragic year for so many, I recently read that Collins Dictionary unveiled its word of the year: “LOCKDOWN”…
Read MoreCatherine Priestman – Testimonial
I am so thankful for the Ottawa Board of Trade – a voice for business in the city. Undoubtedly, the Covid-19 situation has had a…
Read MoreMargo Crawford – Testimonial
My name is Margo Crawford and I am the founder and CEO of the Business Sherpa Group. Our group of consultants and employees have been…
Read MoreKaren Brownrigg – Testimonial
The Ottawa Board of Trade and its vast community of business owners are an integral part of the success of my business. Whether you are…
Read MoreTestimonial – Jerome Pulcine
My name is Jerome Pulcine, Owner & CEO of CPI Interiors. My business is doing well, however we are always looking to improve our systems…
Read MoreA Note of Thanks to our Members
Dear Members, Happy Thanksgiving! I wish for you, your family and our community, health and prosperity. This holiday will be different than usual. I commend you…
Read MoreTestimonial by Kevin Ford of Calian
Hi there! My name is Kevin Ford , President and CEO of Calian Group. As an Ottawa based business with global operations, I wanted to…
Read MoreDiscovering True Leadership
It was early in my career when I discovered the world of community development, non-profit organizations and volunteerism. I did a work placement at an…
Read MoreForty Under 40 Award Recipients Announced!
Annual awards take on special significance amid COVID-19 One of Ottawa’s leading artificial intelligence entrepreneurs, an IT executive revolutionizing retirement homes and the head of…
Read MoreOttawa Broadcast Set to Celebrate Local Business and the City’s Rising Stars
OTTAWA, June 9, 2020 — Ottawa businesses face unprecedented challenges due to the COVID-19 pandemic. They need the support and encouragement of all residents. So, the…
Read MoreA Letter to our Members
Dear Members, I hope you are well; each of you, your family and your employees. It has been a challenging thirteen weeks. And in different ways…
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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!