Blogs & Newsletters

Op-Ed: Ottawa-Gatineau Poised for a New Era of Seamless Cross-Border Business The Ottawa Board of Trade and the Gatineau Chamber of Commerce applaud the federal government’s landmark decision to remove federal barriers to interprovincial trade. This bold step is a game-changer for our region, setting the stage for even closer economic integration and unlocking new…

Op-Ed: Capitalizing on the Capital: Ottawa Has Defence Hub Potential This op-ed was originally published by Sueling Ching, President and CEO of the Ottawa Board of Trade, and Sonya Shorey, President and CEO of Invest Ottawa, in the June 24, 2025 edition of The Hill Times. Canada has a critical window of opportunity: for the…

Ottawa Businesses Under Pressure: Local Entrepreneurs Absorb Rising Costs to Prioritize Customers and Community Growth New data from the Canadian Chamber of Commerce’s Business Data Lab Q2 2025 Insights shows that local businesses in Ottawa are under growing financial pressure: 52% are concerned about inflation 89% are worried about rising input and supply costs Yet…

Why Newcomer Inclusion is Good for Business Why Newcomer Inclusion is Good for Business By Amy Montiel, World Skills Employment Centre   In this time of considerable economic and political uncertainty, businesses have a unique opportunity to think creatively about how they harness talent. Attracting and retaining the best employees have always been key to…

Mayor Sutcliffe: State of the City Tuesday, January 21, 2025 Ottawa Board of Trade Keynote Mayor Mark Sutcliffe   Good morning. It’s great to join everyone today and to see so many familiar faces. I don’t see Elon Musk or Mark Zuckerberg here though. It’s certainly interesting to be speaking at this time, the day…

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…

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…

Six Reasons to Hire a Co-Op Student Between artificial intelligence, automation, and hybrid or remote work, the way we work has changed. You may be considering what talent you’ll need to support your organizations for the year ahead. Cooperative education is one of the best and most economical ways organizations can prepare for success.  …

Celebrating International Women’s Day As we celebrate International Women’s Day on March 8th, the Ottawa Board of Trade (OBOT) recognizes the remarkable contributions of women in our community, particularly through their entrepreneurial endeavours.    International Women’s Day is a time-honored tradition that traces its roots back to the early 20th century, a period marked by…