Posts by growthzone
Driving Change: Tackling the Shift to Low-carbon Fleets in Ontario
Driving Change: Tackling the Shift to Low-carbon Fleets in Ontario (Ottawa– December 7, 2023) – Transportation is the largest source of greenhouse gas emissions in Ontario. While there is a growing shift toward electric and hybrid passenger vehicles, businesses face unique challenges when it comes to transitioning their medium- and heavy-duty fleets. In an era…
Read MoreCOMMUNITY LEADERS LAY GROUNDWORK TO BUILD UP DOWNTOWN OTTAWA
COMMUNITY LEADERS LAY GROUNDWORK TO BUILD UP DOWNTOWN OTTAWA Ottawa, ON – There is an immediate need to transform Downtown Ottawa into a diverse, resilient, and vibrant urban center. The Ottawa Board of Trade’s Downtown Summit held on November 23, 2023, brought key stakeholders together to refine their united goal – and all agree, the…
Read MoreThe Robust Indigenous Economy Makes Economic Reconciliation an Urgent Business Imperative
The Robust Indigenous Economy Makes Economic Reconciliation an Urgent Business Imperative (Ottawa – November 23, 2023) – Taking action on economic reconciliation has tremendous value for Indigenous and non-Indigenous businesses alike, enabling opportunities for shared economic prosperity and long-term business success. Today, the Ontario Chamber of Commerce (OCC) Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business (CCAB), and…
Read MoreMessage from President and CEO
Message from President and CEO Dear Members,Good morning! Happy Monday. I hope you, and your family and your employees are well. Thank you for your ongoing support as members, volunteers, and promoters of the Ottawa Board of Trade. Thank you for getting involved. The strength of our economy and our ability to maintain a competitive…
Read MoreCEO Talk ft. Cyril Leeder Recap
CEO Talk ft. Cyril Leeder Recap The CEO Talk Series, co-hosted with the Ottawa Business Journal (OBJ), provides a chance to tap into considerable expertise from world-class business leaders, hear about lessons learned, best practices, and to better understand the opportunities they see in the future. Michael Curran, Publisher of OBJ, kicked off the evening by…
Read MoreSmall and Medium-Size Businesses Face Outsized Challenges Due to Mental Health “Echo Pandemic”
Small and Medium-Size Businesses Face Outsized Challenges Due to Mental Health “Echo Pandemic” (Ottawa – October 17, 2023) – Ontario’s small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are facing the negative effects of declining employee and community mental health as a result of what experts are calling the mental health “echo pandemic.” Today, the Ontario Chamber of…
Read MoreSmall Businesses at the Heart of the Innovation Economy
Small Businesses at the Heart of the Innovation Economy (Ottawa – October 16, 2023) – Small businesses have always been the backbone of Ontario’s economy, a driving force behind innovation and economic growth in the province. These resilient enterprises generate new ideas, create jobs and foster community resilience. This year, the theme of the Ottawa Board…
Read MoreStatement on Extension of CEBA Repayment
Statement on Extension of CEBA Repayment (Ottawa – September 13, 2023) – Today the Ottawa Board of Trade’s President and CEO, Sueling Ching released the following statement from regarding the announcement of the Government of Canada and the extended deadlines for CEBA loan repayments. “The announcement to extend the CEBA loan payment deadline by a year…
Read MoreMayor’s Breakfast September 2023: Fireside chat with Pierre Dorion
Mayor’s Breakfast September 2023: Fireside chat with Pierre Dorion The Mayor’s Breakfast series, hosted by the Ottawa Board of Trade (OBOT) and Ottawa Business Journal (OBJ) brings Ottawa’s business community together to make connections and contribution to key conversations about city building, community prosperity and our growth agenda. Sueling Ching, President and CEO of OBOT,…
Read MoreUnlocking the Potential of Public Procurement in Ontario
Unlocking the Potential of Public Procurement in Ontario (Ottawa – September 13, 2023) – The impact of public procurement is far-reaching, influencing economies and societies at large. Today, the Ontario Chamber of Commerce (OCC) released Power of the Purchase Order: Modernizing Public Sector Procurement in Ontario. The report, curated in response to ongoing consultations with…
Read More