Now is the time to #BuildUpOttawa 

The Ottawa Board of Trade is calling on leaders to BUILD UP OTTAWA! Through innovative investments that drive growth for an inclusive and sustainability economy. Now is the time to grow our city, for our near future and the next generation.

We invite every Ottawa business and community leader to join the conversation about our Ottawa priorities during this Ontario election. And encourage Ottawa citizens to elect leaders committed to collaboration, growth and innovation. Now is the time.
Are you an Ottawa SME? Pick up your Free Rapid Test Kits
It's quick. It's easy. It's free.

Businesses with under 150 employees can access FREE rapid antigen tests! Help your customers and employees feel safe at work with our Workforce Confidence Initiative. Participating businesses can now book a pick-up appointment at one of two TCC Canada locations!
Ottawa at the Crossroads: 
A discussion about the region's economic future
Tuesday May 31, 2022 | The Nicol Building - Sprott School of Business, Carleton University

Join Ottawa Business Journal and the Ottawa Board of Trade for the launch of the 2022 Welch Ottawa Business Growth Survey. Be the first to learn what hundreds of local business owners and executives anticipate in the next year.

WHY YOU SHOULD ATTEND:

  • Get an update on local business confidence
  • Understand how the pandemic is impacting different sectors
  • Gain insight in the work-from-anywhere trend and its effect on commercial real estate and the downtown core
  • Hear from prominent local business leaders on issues that are critical to the region's success
The Future of Ottawa Starts Now
Monday, June 6, 2022 | Horticulture Building - Lansdowne | 8:00 AM

The last two years of change and challenge has revealed many opportunities for growing, learning, and planning for a better future. One that requires a high level of collaboration, innovation, and strategic investments. Now is the time to be bold and create an environment that leverages the ingenuity and success of business to drive community health and prosperity. Together, we have the opportunity to build on our strengths, address our challenges and be the thriving world class city we have the potential to be.

All we need is you! We need you to join the conversation about our future, share your insights and enthusiasm for our great city and tell the world to come to Ottawa. And it is all happening at the City Building Summit 2022: Reimagine Ottawa.

Who should attend?
  • Business owners and managers, corporate executives and senior directors
  • Volunteers and leaders working in the broader public sectors and non profits
  • Decision makers and managers at the municipal, provincial and federal levels
  • Community members interested in diversity and inclusion, sustainability, our economy
  • Leaders and future leaders interested in making a difference in our community
Mayor's Breakfast with Chief Justice of Canada, The Rt. Hon. Richard Wagner.

June 23, 2022
Ottawa City Hall - Jean Pigott
7:00 AM - 9:00 AM

Limited space, get your ticket today!
LAST CHANCE: Celebrate small businesses with the Zenbooks Smallbiz Awards of Ottawa

Do you own or manage a small business in the National Capital Region? Answering a few questions could win you $10K in cash and prizes for your business!

The deadline to apply is May 20, 2022!
Looking to Save at the Pumps?
OBOT Members Can Save 3.5¢ per Litre on Esso and Mobil Fuel

With the Esso and Mobil Business Fleet Card Program, your businesses can enjoy a 3.5¢ per litre discount on every fuel purchase at Esso and Mobil stations. It’s accepted at over 2,000 Esso and Mobil stations. Which means this exceptional fuel discount is usually available within, well, shouting distance.
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 session to learn more about the benefits of membership!
FUN! FAST! FOCUSED!

What are you waiting for? Join your Ottawa Board of Trade at the next 5 Connections at 5 on Wednesday June 22nd. 

Come network with your business community. Thank you to our proud member sponsor Head Office Ottawa for hosting us at their beautiful space! 

Registration now open for both current and future members!
Space is limited.
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!