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Four Major Economic Partners Unite to Invite the World to Ottawa, Featuring a First-Ever, Five-in-One “Power-Hive” of Interconnected Websites

Four Major Economic Partners Unite to Invite the World to Ottawa, Featuring a First-Ever, Five-in-One “Power-Hive” of Interconnected Websites For Immediate Release: December 14, 2021 – Today at the Ottawa Economic Outlook, the Ottawa Ambassador Initiative was launched to synergize the efforts of the Ottawa Board of Trade, the City of Ottawa, Invest Ottawa and…

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Ottawa Economic Partners Launch #BuyLocalOttawa Campaign in Critical Shopping and Social Season so More Businesses Simply Survive

Ottawa Economic Partners Launch #BuyLocalOttawa Campaign in Critical Shopping and Social Season so More Businesses Simply Survive Put Your Money Where Your Heart Is   #BuyLocalOttawa   For Immediate Release: November 8th, 2021. The Ottawa Board of Trade (OBoT)—together with key local partners including the City of Ottawa, Ottawa Tourism, Invest Ottawa, the Ottawa Coalition…

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Ontario Government Launches Enhanced COVID-19 Vaccine Certificate and Verify Ontario App

Ontario Government Launches Enhanced COVID-19 Vaccine Certificate and Verify Ontario App The Ontario Government announced that the enhanced vaccine certificate with QR code and verification app, Verify Ontario, are available to download starting October 15, 2021. The enhanced certificates and app will help make it easier, more secure, and convenient for individuals and businesses to…

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Ottawa Board of Trade Releases Mental Health Playbook for Employers

Ottawa Board of Trade Releases Mental Health Playbook for Employers News Release NEW MENTAL HEALTH PLAYBOOK IMPORTANT HOLIDAY WEEKEND READING FOR EMPLOYERS NEEDING REAL HELP WITH MENTAL WELLNESS TOOLS IN THE WORKPLACE   Ottawa Board of Trade and Ontario Chamber Release “Mental Wellness in the Workplace: A Playbook for Employers” while reminding people to have…

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Proof of Vaccination Guidance Newsletter

Proof of Vaccination Guidance Newsletter Business Update: Ontario Releases Guidance to Support Proof of Vaccination Policy The Ontario government released the regulations and guidance for businesses and organizations to support them in implementing proof of vaccination requirements, which take effect on September 22, 2021. Requiring proof of vaccination will help increase vaccination rates, protect individuals…

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Ontario Releasing Guidance to Support Proof of Vaccination Policy

Ontario Releasing Guidance to Support Proof of Vaccination Policy September 14th, 2021   Today, the Ontario government released guidance for businesses and organizations to support proof of vaccination requirements in certain settings, which takes effect on September 22, 2021. Requiring proof of vaccination will help increase vaccination rates, protect individuals in higher-risk indoor settings, and…

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Ottawa Board of Trade Survey Reveals Local Priorities for the Federal Election 2021

Ottawa Board of Trade Survey Reveals Local Priorities for the Federal Election 2021 For Immediate Release: September 13th, 2021: In collaboration with Leger and the Canadian Global Cities Council (CGCC), a coalition of CEOs from nine of Canada’s largest urban Chambers of Commerce and Boards of Trade, the Ottawa Board of Trade conducted a federal election…

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2021 Federal Election Survey Report

2021 Federal Election Survey Report 2021 Federal Election Survey Report In collaboration with Leger and the Canadian Global Cities Council (CGCC), a coalition of CEOs from nine of Canada’s largest urban Chambers of Commerce and Boards of Trade, the Ottawa Board of Trade conducted a federal election survey of its members to create a clear…

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Ottawa Board of Trade and Mayor Jim Watson, Together with Business Leaders, Announce New Program for Businesses to Show Commitment to Employees and Customers in Fight Against COVID-19

Ottawa Board of Trade and Mayor Jim Watson, Together with Business Leaders, Announce New Program for Businesses to Show Commitment to Employees and Customers in Fight Against COVID-19  “I Promise!” August 11, 2021: Ottawa – As a direct result of member feedback, together with the City of Ottawa, the Ottawa Board of Trade (OBoT) is…

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