LAST CHANCE: National Capital Region Business Crews

Looking for a new way to expand your network? Join our new Business Crews and meet smart matches in our region weekly for four weeks! This initiative is designed to support your business goals, build your network and create lasting relationships with professionals. Based on past Business Crews programs, 3 out of 4 participants reported concluding a business deal with second, third and even fourth-degree connections of those they had met in their crew.

DEADLINE TO REGISTER MARCH 3RD AT MIDNIGHT
Networking facilitated by proud OBOT member sponsor Rhapsody Strategies
Why Affordable Housing Matters in Ottawa

Join the Ottawa Board of Trade and Ottawa Business Journal on Wednesday, March 16 at the Brookstreet Hotel in their stunning Newbridge Ballroom the next CEO Talk! The CEO Talk series provides a chance to tap into considerable expertise from business leaders who share their personal success stories and challenges. 

Your registration includes great networking, a delicious lunch and keynote presentation by Romy Bowers, President and CEO of Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC).

Who Should Attend?
  • Mortgage Brokers
  • Real Estate Agents
  • Real Estate Developers
  • Financial Planners
  • Accountants
  • Lawyers
  • Insurance Brokers
  • Business Consultants
  • Young Professionals
NE MANQUEZ PAS LA CONFÉRENCE DU 10 MARS PROCHAIN!
 
La Cité a le plaisir de vous inviter à sa prochaine conférence intitulée : "Réimaginer le recrutement des talents - Quatre solutions concrètes pour contrer la pénurie de main-d’œuvre", le 10 mars 2022 de 8 h 30 à 12 h. Cette conférence virtuelle vise à offrir aux employeurs des solutions concrètes pour faire face à la pénurie de main-d’œuvre afin de favoriser le recrutement et la formation de personnel francophone bilingue. 

Confirmez votre participation dès maintenant! Les 75 premières personnes inscrites recevront une carte cadeau de Starbucks d’une valeur de 15 $. Plusieurs autres prix de présence seront remis lors de la conférence.
Hire from our Local Post Secondary Institutions 

Hire Local is a consortium of 4 post secondary education (Algonquin College, Carleton University, La Cité and the University of Ottawa) in the Ottawa region and key leading partners: The KNBA, The Ottawa Board of Trade, Invest Ottawa, the City of Ottawa!

Hire Local is an innovative, sustainable and radical collaboration. We believe supporting our local economy goes beyond shopping local, we can also Hire Local! Together Ottawa's post secondary institutions have over 10,000 students ready to be hired by you!
FUN! FAST! FOCUSED!

Grow your business and build your brand by connecting with fellow business leaders with our new member only networking opportunity. Make 5 new connections every month by investing just 30 minutes. Effective, facilitated conversations that will enhance your professional network and strengthen your business community.

Here's what OBOT Members have to say!

"The agenda and platform are a fun and easy way to make new connections and follow-up with existing network connections. It was 30 minutes well spent.”
 
“The interface and format was great. A meet some interesting folks. I look forward to attending more.”
  
“Great people. Amazing virtual event platform. Perfect for networking!”

Sponsorship opportunities are available. Contact Kassondra Walters at Kassondra.Walters@ottawabot.ca for more information on how you can promote your business and support your Ottawa Board of Trade.
Are You a FAN of Supporting Local?

FanSaves is a free, easy-to-use platform that helps you take savings and supporting local businesses to a whole new level. Use your unique code to unlock exclusive deals and give your employees full access to all available discounts. Become a fan of the Ottawa Board of Trade and start saving today!

Looking to post a deal to FanSaves? It's easy! In a few simple steps, you can begin offering and promoting Exclusive Deals, Public Deals and Flash Deals.

Enhance Your Profile - Membership Has Its Benefits

Did you know your membership provides opportunities for your organization to market your business and attract new customers?

  • OBOT Events: Events and virtual events remain a key way for business leaders, entrepreneurs and influencers to stay connected, updated and explore new opportunities. Share your event with your business community through our community calendar!

  • Advertise with OBOT: Ramp up your marketing, brand awareness and advertising with OBOT. *NEW* Sponsor the next 5 Connections at 5, a member exclusive speed networking event! Members can take advantage of the many advertisement and sponsorship opportunities available to help you Build your Business, Promote your Brand or Support your Community! Contact Melissa Howell for information

  • Share your business' announcements: Maybe you're hosting a grand opening or launching a new product. Share the good news with your fellow members through your members only portal. We want to hear from you! For more information see our How-To Guides located in your Member Information Centre.

Attend a Maximize Your Membership - Membership 101 session with Kassondra Walters, OBOT's Manager, Membership Experience, to learn more about the benefits of membership!
THANK YOU RENEWING MEMBERS!

The Ottawa Board of Trade is a non-profit, non partisan, independent
association that exists for the sole purpose of advocating for our
businesses and growing community prosperity. Although we are driven by the needs of the entire business community, it is the members who make it possible for Ottawa to have a strong voice of business. And it may never be more important than now. So please join us in saying 
THANK YOU to our members.
Promote Your Business| Build Your Brand | Support Your Community
Special Thanks to our Community Partners!