The Voice Blog

In the year of a pandemic, a tragic year for so many, I recently read that Collins Dictionary unveiled its word of the year: “LOCKDOWN” explaining that “it encapsulates the shared experience of billions of people who have had to restrict their daily lives in order to contain the Coronavirus.”  Others have chosen a different…

I am so thankful for the Ottawa Board of Trade – a voice for business in the city. Undoubtedly, the Covid-19 situation has had a major impact on your organization as well, and yet, you continue to support, inform, and be a champion for businesses in the area. I was so pleased to renew our…

My name is Margo Crawford and I am the founder and CEO of the Business Sherpa Group.  Our group of consultants and employees have been supporting SMEs in establishing their HR and finance function as well as working with leaders and owners on strategic activities for the past 13 years.  In that time we have…

The Ottawa Board of Trade and its vast community of business owners are an integral part of the success of my business.  Whether you are a sole proprietor, local business owner or a global entrepreneur considering operating out of Canada’s Capital, this is the best networking community to be a part of.  The Board’s Economic…

My name is Jerome Pulcine, Owner & CEO of CPI Interiors. My business is doing well, however we are always looking to improve our systems and increase our sales.  The Ottawa Board of Trade has been a great source to help both things to happen. Great networking opportunities will lead to more clients. Great exposure…

Dear Members, Happy Thanksgiving!  I wish for you, your family and our community, health and prosperity. This holiday will be different than usual. I commend you for your resilience and thank you for your dedication to our community. The staff and volunteer team at the Ottawa Board of Trade remain steadfast in our commitment to you.…

Hi there! My name is Kevin Ford , President and CEO of Calian Group.  As an Ottawa based business with global operations,  I wanted to ensure Calian was connected to the Ottawa Business community  to help strengthen our network and ability to interact with like businesses in the area. The Ottawa Board of Trade, through…

It was early in my career when I discovered the world of community development, non-profit organizations and volunteerism. I did a work placement at an agency that helped people get jobs, counselled those who needed debt management and created student volunteer projects. I fell in love with mission based work. The idea of earning your…

Annual awards take on special significance amid COVID-19 One of Ottawa’s leading artificial intelligence entrepreneurs, an IT executive revolutionizing retirement homes and the head of one of the city’s most celebrated cultural institutions are among this year’s recipients of the Forty Under 40 awards. A joint initiative of the Ottawa Board of Trade and the Ottawa…

OTTAWA, June 9, 2020 — Ottawa businesses face unprecedented challenges due to the COVID-19 pandemic. They need the support and encouragement of all residents.  So, the Ottawa Board of Trade and Ottawa Business Journal are announcing an online and television broadcast on Thursday, June 25th that will rally support. The Ottawa Stronger Together broadcast will share compelling…