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Ottawa Business Leaders Call on Candidates to Support Pro-Growth Agenda
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 of Trade hosted an All Candidates Meet & Greet to bring business leaders together to share their priorities for the…
Read MoreBack to Business: 3 Calls to Action for Ottawa Business Leaders
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 – crisp weather, cozy sweaters and an exciting sense of renewal. I guess the “back to school” spirit never…
Read MoreUpskilling and Reskilling Your Team to Combat the Worker Shortage
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 some debate as to what exactly has contributed to this shortage, there is no doubt that it continues to be…
Read MoreCalling on All Municipal Candidates to #BuildUpOttawa
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 12, 2022 – Today, the Ottawa Board of Trade launched the #BuildUpOttawa initiative; a pro-growth agenda built around making our Nation’s Capital more…
Read MoreBack to Business: Ottawa Business Events Fall Calendar Marks an Exciting Return to Live Events
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 Ottawa Business Journal (OBJ) marks a full return to live business events in the National…
Read MoreHiring: Director of Communications
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 Board of Trade (the board) is seeking a director of communications, a new role designed to build the brand of the board as the primary advocate…
Read MoreOttawa Board of Trade and Ontario Chamber of Commerce Release their Blueprint to Bolster Ontario’s Prosperity
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 and looks forward to working with Premier Ford, his new cabinet, and all parties…
Read MoreNominations Open for Best Ottawa Business Awards
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 once again look to honour the city’s top business stars. The annual Best Ottawa Business Awards (BOBs) are presented to the region’s…
Read MoreOttawa Board of Trade Announces New Board of Directors
Ottawa Board of Trade Announces New Board of Directors Ottawa, ON – June 24, 2022 – Ottawa Board of Trade (OBOT) hosted its 165th annual general meeting at the Brookstreet Hotel on June 23, 2022. Members of Ottawa’s primary business association gathered to reflect on the achievements of last year, discuss plans for the future,…
Read MoreTo Build a Better Ottawa, Candidates Need to Make Priorities Clear
To Build a Better Ottawa, Candidates Need to Make Priorities Clear The Ottawa Board of Trade’s #BuildUpOttawa campaign aims to show where our provincial candidates stand on key priorities Ottawa, ON – May 26, 2022 – With the recent launch of the #BuildUpOttawa initiative intended to advance growth in Ottawa, the Ottawa Board of…
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