From left to right: Ian Sherman, Chair of the Board; Sueling Ching, President and CEO, Ottawa Board of Trade; Trevor McPherson, President and CEO, Mississauga Board of Trade; David L. Cohen, U.S. Ambassador to Canada at the 2022 Canadian Chamber of Commerce AGM

Shaping the Future of Business Success

Canadian Chamber of Commerce: Annual Report

 The Ottawa Board of Trade is proud of our ongoing partnership with the Canadian Chamber of Commerce, who continues to advocate for businesses on a national and international level. Their latest Annual Report highlights the work the Chamber is doing to drive the future of business success.

Influence Ottawa's Economic Development Strategy

The City of Ottawa is developing an Economic Development Strategy for the new Term of Council. As key advocates for collaborative and sustainable community prosperity, we invite you to fill out this short online survey Have your say, as the results of this survey will help influence the strategy’s development. 

DEADLINE: February 6, 2023

Inaugural Mayor's Breakfast with Mark Sutcliffe!

February 23, 2023 | City Hall | 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM

Join us for the first Mayor's Breakfast of 2023!

Be informed on key issues impacting the growth and prosperity of our city and connect with 200+ of Ottawa's business and community leaders.

Mayor Sutcliffe will provide an update from City Hall, which will be followed by a conversation with Daniel Alfredsson, former captain of the Ottawa Senators and 2022 Hockey Hall of Fame inductee.

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Listen live on City News Ottawa

January 28 & 29, 2023 at 8am

Tune in for an opportunity to hear from Sueling Ching, President and CEO of the Ottawa Board of Trade and board members Priya Bhaloo, Tag HR; Brendan McGuinty, Strategies 360; and David Coletto, Abacus Data, as they discuss OBOT's advocacy and economic development activities, new programs that will be unveiled and to learn more about exclusive benefits for members!

Calling all young leaders in the Nation's Capital!

The Ottawa Board of Trade and Ottawa Business Journal are once again looking for individuals who demonstrate business acumen, community leadership and a commitment to excellence.

The Forty Under 40 recipients, 1,000 in total, include some of our region's most successful and community minded leaders. If you or someone you know is under 40 years old, is an achiever and making a difference in their industry and our city, nominate today!

What is Diversity and Why Does it Matter?

The Ottawa Board of Trade is committed to advancing equity, diversity, and inclusion within our organization and supporting member businesses to do the same. Diversity addresses labour and talent shortages, increases access to new markets, ensure compliance with current regulations and drives innovation.

Join Dr. Wendy Cukier, Founder and Academic Director of the Diversity Institute and the Women Entrepreneurship Knowledge Hub, to learn more about the strategic necessity of EDI in the workplace and steps businesses can take to get there. Special thanks to our partners at the Ontario Chamber of Commerce for hosting this webinar.

There's a reason Chambers Plan is Canada's #1 plan

Ottawa Board of Trade members have access to an affordable and accessible health insurance and benefits plan through the Chambers Plan. Alongside standard benefits like dental, health & life insurance, all Chambers Plan programs include value-added services like HR tools, resources, and expert advice.

THANK YOU RENEWING MEMBERS!

The Ottawa Board of Trade is an independent, non partisan, purpose driven not-for-profit, with a 165-year track record of advocating for business, economic growth and community prosperity. Please reach out and say THANK YOU to our members who ensure Ottawa has a strong voice of business at every level of government.

• Greater Ottawa Home Builders' Association
• IDEA3
• Orléans-Cumberland Community Resource Centre

• Perley-Robertson, Hill & McDougall
• Sport Systems Canada Inc.
• Stray Dog Brewing Company
• Urbandale Corporation
• United Way East Ontario