Posts by mhowell_melissa.howell@ottawabot.ca
2025 City of Ottawa Budget Letter
2025 City of Ottawa Budget Letter December 11, 2024 Mayor Sutcliffe and City of Ottawa Councillors, Re: Ottawa City Budget 2025 I am writing on behalf of the Ottawa Board of Trade regarding the city budget, a key tool for shaping the future of our city and quality of life for our citizens.…
Read MoreClimate Pledge Event hosted by Amazon
Climate Pledge Event hosted by Amazon Ottawa Board of Trade members and special guests came together to learn about the connection between hockey and sustainability on Saturday, November 2, at a special event organized in partnership with The Climate Pledge. The event took place at the Canadian Tire Centre on the sidelines of the…
Read MoreOttawa Unlimited: A New Era of Radical Collaboration for Economic Growth and Global Competitiveness
Ottawa Unlimited: A New Era of Radical Collaboration for Economic Growth and Global Competitiveness December 5, 2024 – Ottawa, Canada – In a groundbreaking move, Ottawa Tourism, Invest Ottawa, and the Ottawa Board of Trade are proud to unveil Ottawa Unlimited, a revolutionary partnership that embodies radical collaboration among three leading economic development agencies for…
Read MorePresident and CEO Statement on President-Elect’s Proposed Tariffs
President and CEO Statement on President-Elect’s Proposed Tariffs “The Ottawa Board of Trade is deeply concerned about the US President-elect’s proposed 25% tariff on all Canadian goods entering the United States. This measure would have severe consequences for businesses in Ottawa and across Canada, potentially disrupting our integrated supply chains and harming economic growth on…
Read MoreMessage from President and CEO
Message from President and CEO Dear OBOT Members, As 2024 draws to a close, on behalf of our board of directors and staff team, I want to take a moment to thank you for your steadfast support as members, volunteers, and pillar partners. You are the heart of our mission to cultivate thriving world class business community in Ottawa, our…
Read MoreUnited Way and Ottawa restaurants kick off tastiest event of the fall
United Way and Ottawa restaurants kick off tastiest event of the fall United Way East Ontario and 16 restaurants from across the region are partnering for the first annual Novemburger! The restaurants, including Happy Days Burgers & Poutine, Coconut Lagoon, and G Burger, have created unique burgers for the month of November, with $2…
Read MoreBusiness communities across Toronto-Quebec City Corridor support Via Rail’s HFR project
Business communities across Toronto-Quebec City Corridor support Via Rail’s HFR project Ottawa, October 10, 2024 – A coalition of 5 chambers of commerce and boards of trade in the Toronto-Quebec City corridor are urging the Government of Canada to move ahead with VIA’s High Frequency Rail project. In a letter to Transport Minister Anita Anand,…
Read MoreOttawa Board of Trade joins business groups to raise concerns about rail strike
Ottawa Board of Trade joins business groups to raise concerns about rail strike Ottawa – August 22, 2024 – The Ottawa Board of Trade (OBOT) joins our partners at the Canadian Chamber of Commerce, Ontario Chamber of Commerce, the Canadian Global Cities Council (CGCC), and several business groups in calling on the federal government to use…
Read MoreBusiness Leaders urge Ontario to join the New West Partnership
Business Leaders urge Ontario to join the New West Partnership July 17, 2024 Honourable Doug Ford, Premier of Ontario Legislative Building, Room 281, Queen’s Park TORONTO, Ontario, M7A 1A1 Dear Premier Ford, At a time of economic uncertainty, when families across the country are struggling with the high cost of living, there is something…
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