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Message from the President and CEO – Summer Update

July 28, 2023

Message from the President and CEO – Summer Update Dear Members,Happy summer! I hope you are enjoying all that our beautiful city has to offer in the summer including our beautiful greenspaces and the plethora of activities and events that have something for everyone.I am reaching out today as we reflect on the impact of…

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Ottawa Board of Trade Joins Industry Associations in Call for CEBA loan Extension

July 24, 2023

Ottawa Board of Trade Joins Industry Associations in Call for CEBA loan Extension The Ottawa Board of Trade joined the Canadian Chamber of Commerce and over 280 industry associations across Canada in sending an open letter addressed to Minister Freeland urging the government to extend the current Canada Emergency Business Account (CEBA) repayment deadline while…

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Downtown Ottawa Press Conference: President’s Remarks

July 21, 2023

Downtown Ottawa Press Conference: President’s Remarks On June 9, 2023 the Ottawa Board of Trade (OBOT) hosted a press conference where they issued an urgent call to action to all levels of government to join OBOT in declaring Downtown Ottawa a top priority. Sueling Ching President and CEO of OBOT gave the following remarks:  …

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Labour Stability on Canada’s West Coast 

July 6, 2023

Labour Stability on Canada’s West Coast  The Ottawa Board of Trade, the Canadian Chamber of Commerce and stakeholders across the country are advocating for labour stability on Canada’s West Coast in order to minimize the impacts that labour stoppages could have on the supply chain. On June 13th, we co-signed a letter with the Canadian…

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Addressing Ontario’s Housing Affordability Crisis Requires All Hands on Deck

July 5, 2023

Addressing Ontario’s Housing Affordability Crisis Requires All Hands on Deck Ontario Chamber Brief Highlights Key Recommendations to Meet Ontario’s Current and Future Housing Needs   OTTAWA, July 5, 2023 — Housing affordability has become a pressing issue impacting communities of all sizes across Ontario. High housing costs are limiting the buying power of households, impacting…

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Mayor’s Breakfast June 2023: Fireside Chat with the Hon. Caroline Mulroney

July 4, 2023

Mayor’s Breakfast June 2023: Fireside Chat with the Hon. Caroline Mulroney 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 the growth and prosperity of our city.   Sueling Ching, President and CEO of OBOT, welcomed…

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Ottawa Board of Trade Announces 2023-24 Board of Directors

June 13, 2023

Ottawa Board of Trade Announces 2023-24 Board of Directors On June 12, 2023, the Ottawa Board of Trade (OBOT) was pleased to host our 166th Annual General Meeting and Annual Reception at the breathtaking TwentyTwo atop Westin Ottawa. This was a great opportunity to honour our members and volunteers, celebrate what we’ve accomplished together and…

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Ottawa Board of Trade Statement on Senators Acquisition

June 13, 2023

Ottawa Board of Trade Statement on Senators Acquisition (Ottawa, June 13, 2023) – Today, Sueling Ching, President & CEO, Ottawa Board of Trade, released the following statement:   “The Ottawa Board of Trade wishes to congratulate Michael Andlauer and his associates on the purchase of the Ottawa Senators. This is exciting news for our region,…

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Welch Business Growth Survey Launch

June 7, 2023

Welch Business Growth Survey Launch On June 7th, the Ottawa Board of Trade (OBOT) and Ottawa Business Journal (OBJ) hosted the Welch Business Growth Survey (WBGS). The annual business survey provides accurate and timely data which is key to ensure the best decisions are being made for our businesses, community, and city. The results directly…

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