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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Powering Ottawa’s Future: Hydro Ottawa & The Ottawa Board of Trade
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 Briefing
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…
Partnering for Growth: OSEG & The Ottawa Board of Trade
Ottawa Sports and Entertainment Group (OSEG) is a premier sports and entertainment organization based in the heart of the nation’s capital and a proud Ottawa Board of Trade Pillar Partner. OSEG owns and operates the Ottawa REDBLACKS (CFL) and Ottawa 67s (OHL), and manages all stadium and event operations at TD Place. TD Place is…
Op-Ed: The City of Ottawa Risks Being Hollowed Out by the Federal Government
This article was originally published by Sueling Ching, President and CEO of the Ottawa Board of Trade in the Globe and Mail on July 21, 2025. Ottawa’s downtown, once the bustling hub of the federal public service, is now a shadow of what it used to be. Streets are quieter. Many storefronts sit dark. Several federal…