RAPID SCREENING INITIATIVE:
CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS

The Ottawa Board of Trade is looking for volunteers to help at our Rapid Screening distribution site! Locally, we are working closely with Invest Ottawa and we will use their site at Bayview Yards as the main distribution point for the kits.

If you have any interest in volunteering at our distribution site, please visit: https://www.ottawabot.ca/rapid-antigen-screening-kits/

If you have any further questions contact us at strongertogether@ottawabot.ca

We are grateful for any assistance in rolling out this important program.
The Ottawa Board of Trade's Rapid Testing Distribution Site is now set up and ready for business!

We will be distributing free rapid tests for small and medium-sized businesses in Ottawa, in partnership with Invest Ottawa. Local distribution is sponsored by Commissionaires Ottawa.

Rapid test screening can provide an additional layer of protection for workplaces in addition to symptom screening, physical distancing,
PPE (masking, eye protection) and hand hygiene.

Have you ordered your testing kits and booked your pick up time yet? Sign up to get yours and help curb the spread of #COVID19 in the workplace and Ottawa, build confidence for your employees and keep our economy open.
Apply for the Ontario Tourism and Travel
Small Business Support Grant Today!

Applications are now open for the Ontario Tourism and Travel Small Business Support Grant, which will provide one-time payments of $10K to $20K to support eligible small businesses in the tourism and travel sector recover from the impact of the pandemic.

For information on eligibility and how to apply: www.ontario.ca/covidsupport.

Applications for this grant will close on Friday, June 25, 2021.
Mayor's Breakfast: Tourism in Ottawa
May 28, 2021 | 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM

With summer just around the corner this month we focus on Ottawa’s tourism industry. Sueling Ching sits down with Michael Crockatt, President & CEO, Ottawa Tourism for a captivating talk on the state of the tourism industry.

Following their talk, Michael will moderate a panel discussion between, Mark Saunders, Saunders Farm, Marianne Gee, Gees Bees and Martin Lacelle, Destination Development/ Management Consultant.

Networking starts at 7:30AM. Grab a coffee and come say hi!


LAST CALL to register your business for the 2021 Best Places to work Ottawa Awards!

Find out what your employees think and if you’re truly one of the BEST places to work.

Registration closes THIS Friday.
Membership Experience
Meet and Greet with Kassondra Walters
June 9, 2021 | 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM

Join Kassondra Walters, Ottawa Board of Trade's Manager, Membership Experience to make the connection and learn how we can work together in membership in support of your organization and our community.

A casual, virtual setting with an opportunity to ask questions and to learn more about the benefits of membership with the Ottawa Board of Trade (OBoT).

Did you know? Membership benefits with the OBoT extend to all employees of the member organization.

Register today and learn how to maximize your membership!
Business After 5
June 17, 2021 | 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM

Grab your favourite 5 o'clock beverage and settle in for two hours of casual conversation and networking. Catch up with familiar faces and meet new people!

This month we will be adding a 20-minute timer to prompt and encourage our participants to make more meaningful connections.

We can't wait to see you!

If you would like to sponsor a Business After 5 event please reach out to OBoT's Manager, Membership Experience Kassondra Walters.
Upcoming Events
June 3, 2021 | 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Join Ottawa Business Journal and the Ottawa Board of Trade for the launch of the 2021 Welch Ottawa Business Growth Survey.
June 25, 2021 | 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM
Join Mayor Jim Watson, the Ottawa Board of Trade and the Ottawa Business Journal for the Mayor's Breakfast on Friday, June 25 with a timely talk on VIA Rails big plans for 2021.
June 23, 2021 | 8:00 PM to 9:00 PM
The Ottawa Board of Trade and Ottawa Business Journal celebrate the 2021 recipients of Forty Under 40.
In Case You Missed It: OBoT Information Sessions
Missed the Rapid Screening Initiative Information Session?


Watch it here to learn more about how businesses can get involved in the program, where to get your kits, and more!
Missed the Vaccine 101 Information Session for businesses and workplaces?

Watch it here to learn more about Ottawa's vaccination plan, how to support employees, and more!
The summer edition of OBoT's CAPITAL
media enterprise is in production!

The next edition will explore city building - the process of creating a thriving community driven by diversity and inclusion, environmental sustainability and economic development.
Interested in owning your city and building Ottawa's future together?

Contact Stephan Pigeon at spigeon@gordongroup.com
or 819-209-3344 for details.

Our enterprise offers exposure in both CAPITAL's print and digital magazines, and our new custom social media campaign amplifies your messaging on OBoT's channels - driving traffic to both your sponsored content, and your website.

View the current edition online here ➡️ https://capitalmag.ca/
Promote Your Business| Build Your Brand | Support Your Community
Special Thanks to our Community Partners!