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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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Message from OBOT CEO re: Downtown Ottawa
On May 22, 2024 the Ottawa Board of Trade released A Living Capital: Downtown Ottawa Action Agenda, prepared by the Canadian Urban Institute. On…
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Ottawa Board of Trade Unveils Transformative Action Plan for Downtown Ottawa
Ottawa – May 22nd, 2024, – Today, the Ottawa Board of Trade, in collaboration with the Canadian Urban Institute is thrilled to announce a landmark…
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Ottawa Board of Trade and Ottawa Business Journal Celebrating Young Leaders in the National Capital Region
(OTTAWA) – Wednesday, May 1, 2024 – The Ottawa Board of Trade (OBOT) and the Ottawa Business Journal (OBJ) are proud to announce the 2024…
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Federal Budget Submission 2024
February 9, 2024 Minister Freeland Government of Canada Via Email Dear Minister Freeland, Federal Budget 2024 Thank you for the opportunity to…
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Chamber: Productivity Must Be Front and Centre in Ontario’s 2024 Budget
Ottawa Board of Trade and Ontario Chamber Releases 2024 Provincial Budget Recommendations (Ottawa – March 14, 2024) – Ontario’s economic prosperity is threatened by inflation,…
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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…
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Ottawa Business Matters hits the airwaves
(Ottawa – February 9, 2024) – The Ottawa Board of Trade, in partnership with Rogers tv Ottawa, will launch a new 60-minute weekly show featuring…
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Ottawa Board of Trade and Ottawa Business Journal to celebrate rising business leaders in Canada’s Capital Region
(Ottawa – Jan. 9, 2023) – Nominations are now open to determine the 27th cohort of Forty Under 40 recipients in the national capital region. …
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Letter from Ottawa Board of Trade Ottawa – City Budget
December 5, 2023 Mayor Sutcliffe, City of Ottawa City of Ottawa Council Members City Hall, City of Ottawa, 110 Laurier Ave West, Ottawa, ON K1P…
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Driving Change: Tackling the Shift to Low-carbon Fleets in Ontario
(Ottawa- December 7, 2023) – Transportation is the largest source of greenhouse gas emissions in Ontario. While there is a growing shift toward electric and…
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COMMUNITY LEADERS LAY GROUNDWORK TO BUILD UP DOWNTOWN OTTAWA
Ottawa, ON – There is an immediate need to transform Downtown Ottawa into a diverse, resilient, and vibrant urban center. The Ottawa Board of Trade’s…
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The Robust Indigenous Economy Makes Economic Reconciliation an Urgent Business Imperative
(Ottawa – November 23, 2023) – Taking action on economic reconciliation has tremendous value for Indigenous and non-Indigenous businesses alike, enabling opportunities for shared economic…
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Message from President and CEO
Dear Members,Good morning! Happy Monday. I hope you, and your family and your employees are well. Thank you for your ongoing support as members, volunteers,…
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CEO Talk ft. Cyril Leeder Recap
The CEO Talk Series, co-hosted with the Ottawa Business Journal (OBJ), provides a chance to tap into considerable expertise from world-class business leaders, hear about lessons learned,…
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Small and Medium-Size Businesses Face Outsized Challenges Due to Mental Health “Echo Pandemic”
(Ottawa – October 17, 2023) – Ontario’s small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are facing the negative effects of declining employee and community mental health as…
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Small Businesses at the Heart of the Innovation Economy
(Ottawa – October 16, 2023) – Small businesses have always been the backbone of Ontario’s economy, a driving force behind innovation and economic growth in the…
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Statement on Extension of CEBA Repayment
(Ottawa – September 13, 2023) – Today the Ottawa Board of Trade’s President and CEO, Sueling Ching released the following statement from regarding the announcement…
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Mayor’s Breakfast September 2023: Fireside chat with Pierre Dorion
The Mayor’s Breakfast series, hosted by the Ottawa Board of Trade (OBOT) and Ottawa Business Journal (OBJ) brings Ottawa’s business community together to make connections…
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Unlocking the Potential of Public Procurement in Ontario
(Ottawa – September 13, 2023) – The impact of public procurement is far-reaching, influencing economies and societies at large. Today, the Ontario Chamber of Commerce…
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Message from the President and CEO – Summer Update
Dear Members,Happy summer! I hope you are enjoying all that our beautiful city has to offer in the summer including our beautiful greenspaces and the…
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Ottawa Board of Trade Joins Industry Associations in Call for CEBA loan Extension
The Ottawa Board of Trade joined the Canadian Chamber of Commerce and over 280 industry associations across Canada in sending an open letter addressed to…
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Downtown Ottawa Press Conference: President’s Remarks
On June 9, 2023 the Ottawa Board of Trade (OBOT) hosted a press conference where they issued an urgent call to action to all levels…
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Have you heard of #OttawaNEXT?
Launching the #OttawaNEXT portal is the latest in a succession of Ottawa Board of Trade (OBoT) initiatives designed to remove barriers for local businesses. If you are tired of information overload about COVID-19, economic recovery strategies, and what support is available to you and your business, #OttawaNEXT keeps it simple!