OTTAWA BUSINESS MATTERS
2021 FEDERAL ELECTION PRIORITIES
The Ontario Chamber of Commerce and Ottawa Board of Trade are calling on the next Parliament to take decisive action to support healthy and prosperous communities as the foundation of a robust and inclusive economic recovery. The second pillar of the Ontario Business Matters campaign, Healthy People and Prosperous Communities, recommends: 

  • Advancing reconciliation with Indigenous peoples by implementing the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s Calls to Action.
  • Increasing health transfers to Ontario to address growing healthcare needs such as the surgical backlog and limited cancer screening, support the aging population, and prepare for future crises.
  • Improving accessibility and affordability of childcare by working collaboratively with the province to reduce childcare costs and improve access for families.
  • Advancing opportunities for women and equity-seeking groups in economic recovery such as enhancing reskilling and education programs for those displaced by technology adoption and pandemic-related job losses.
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You're Invited!
2021 Annual General Meeting
Join us on September 29, 2021 for our hybrid Annual General Meeting!

AGENDA
Remarks by Jim Watson, Mayor, City of Ottawa
Keynote: Rocco Rossi, President & CEO, Ontario Chamber of Commerce

Presentations
Report of the Chair, Board of Directors, Ian Sherman
Report of the President & CEO, Sueling Ching
Year End Reports
Incoming Board of Directors
Launch of Strategic Plan
Outgoing Board of Directors

EVERYONE WELCOME.
2021 Ottawa Talent Summit: The Future of Work
Tickets are $50+ HST for OBoT Members and $75+ HST for Future Members
September 28, 2021 | 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM

The 2021 Ottawa Talent Summit is designed for business owners and managers, community leaders and decision makers to address the critical issue of talent attraction, retention, and development as part of Ottawa's Economic Recovery and Rebound Strategy.
Keynote: Unleashed Workforce
Presented by: Stephen Harrington, Deloitte

Join us as Future of Work expert Stephen Harrington puts ‘new ways of working’ into the broader context, and discusses the skills crisis and how we may need to think about corporate learning fundamentally differently. As he says, “It is time for us to get as disciplined about human architecture and integration as we are in IT with systems.”
This day will bring together thought leaders to share emerging trends, best practices and how Ottawa's economic partners are supporting our business community and planning for the future. Get connected. Get educated. Get inspired.
Business After 5
September 16, 2021 | October 18, 2021 | 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM

Get back to business with the Ottawa Board of Trade! Join us for the next Business After 5 on September 16, 2021.

Keep the day's momentum going with an after business hours virtual networking experience! Grab your favourite 5 o’clock beverage and settle in for two hours of casual conversation and networking. Reconnect with Ottawa’s business community through eSAX’s virtual platform! This is not your typical breakout room networking.

To sponsor future Business After 5 events please contact kassondra.walters@ottawabot.ca
Weekly on Thursdays 

20 minute member strategy sessions with OBoT's Manager, Membership Experience! Share your business goals and learn how your member benefits can help you to nurture your business' growth.
September 13, 2021 | 1:30 PM to 2:00 PM

Register today and learn how you can maximize your membership with the Ottawa Board of Trade!
Make the POST Promise Today!

We know that businesses have the health & safety of their employees and customers top of mind. POST Promise is a national initiative that aims to help Canadians feel safe as they step back into public spaces and the workplace. OBoT and the City of Ottawa, will be offering free POST Promise toolkits to the first 1,000 businesses to make the promise.
2021 Nominations Closing Soon!

Have you nominated your business yet? This important awards program was designed to recognize excellence, innovation and success in our business community. These highly anticipated awards span many sectors and areas of business, representing the diversity of our economy.
 
Deadline to submit your nomination is Friday, September 24, 2021.
An Exclusive Offer for your Business and Employees 

The Ottawa Board of Trade is proud to announce our partnership with Meridian, Ontario's largest credit union. Ottawa Board of Trade members can now access exclusive banking offers to help you grow your business and fantastic perks for your employee, including:

  • Chamber network members who transfer their services to Meridian will enjoy no-fee daily banking for a year, 30% off service fees, a $200 welcome bonus, and access to market-leading equipment leasing and financing options;
  • Businesses that are already both Chamber members and Meridian members will still qualify (except for the welcome bonus);
  • Employees of businesses who sign up can access a personal or wealth management banking offer worth over $800.

Meridian has everything you need – chequing and savings accounts, credit cards, cash management solutions, mortgages, loans, alternative financing options, and more. As a member owned business, they take their profits and return them to you in the form of better products and services. 
Did You Know?

Events and virtual events remain a key way for business leaders, entrepreneurs and influencers to stay connected, updated and explore new opportunities.

Did you know as an Ottawa Board of Trade member you can post your event to our community calendar? Simply login to your OBoT account to get started!
Plus check out our Events Calendar to see all the great member events happening in our community this fall!
OBoT Member Resources

The Ottawa Board of Trade (OBoT) continues to work with stakeholders locally, regionally and nationally to bring our local businesses the best information, events, resources and support. Through the Resources tab on your OBoT account, members can access information on programs, events and more.

Be sure take sure to check back often to stay up-to-date on the latest from the Ottawa Board of Trade!
THANK YOU RENEWING MEMBERS!

Your 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.
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Special Thanks to our Community Partners!