Last Chance to Make Your Voice Heard!
Survey closes Aug 19th at 12 noon

We are preparing for the upcoming municipal election and request your insights as we set the priorities for our advocacy agenda and seek pro-growth city leaders.

Please consider completing this brief survey to help us launch the BUILD UP OTTAWA campaign in September leading up to the election on October 24, 2022.

Stay updated by checking www.buildupottawa.ca and our OBOT newsletters. 

Thank you in advance for your continued support as we work together for the future of our community, an affordable, inclusive and sustainable capital city.
ICYMI: Urgent Action Needed to Address Labour Shortages

Last week, the Ontario Chamber of Commerce and Ottawa Board of Trade released its Blueprint to Bolster Ontario’s Prosperity, which provides a letter to each provincial cabinet minister outlining key policy priorities.

Across sectors, employers in Ontario cannot find enough qualified candidates to fill job vacancies. Labour shortages are significant in healthcare, construction, early childhood education, aviation, agriculture, food and beverage manufacturing, and more. These are having substantial impacts on the broader workforce and economy.

While the Ontario Government has taken steps to mitigate labour shortfalls, workforce development strategies are needed to address gaps. With the return of the Legislature, we call on all parties to collaborate with the public and private sector to implement recommendations from the Blueprint to Bolster Prosperity, which outlines both immediate and long-term solutions to Ontario’s labour shortages.
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The Best Ottawa Business Awards are back! The Ottawa Board of Trade and the Ottawa Business Journal are pleased to deliver this important awards program 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 September 30, 2022 at 11:59 PM

Recipients will be honoured on November 24th at the Westin Ottawa. Tickets will be available this September. Stay tuned for more details.
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POP TikR’s FREE digital POP-up party has started for local businesses. Boost your shop sales and visibility. We are currently accepting new sign-ups. Don’t miss out on thousands of new consumers looking to shop local! At POP TikR, we believe in the power of shopping local, the power of small businesses and the power of you! Thanks to partners BMO Bank, Retail Council of Canada, Ottawa Board of Trade, and more. #MyLocal
The Government of Canada and Ontario Chamber of Commerce have partnered together to deliver Government of Canada grants to small businesses that want to grow their business online. The Grow your Business Online grant helps small businesses take advantage of e-commerce opportunities:

  • You can access a network of e-commerce advisors for advice and support
  • You can get up to $2,400 to buy new e-commerce tools

To learn more about the program, eligibility requirements and to pre-register, please visit: https://occ.ca/growyourbusinessonline

For application support please contact the OCC’s Grow Your Business Online Team at cdap@occ.ca.
Everyone enjoys good savings, right? Take advantage of exclusive member discounts at Grand and Toy! 

Take advantage of the purchasing power that membership in the Ottawa Board of Trade offers! With an extensive selection, shop items like office supplies, technology, furniture and print and promotional products. Save up to 25% off competitor pricing on everyday office supplies and workplace solutions, and over 30% on paper.

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.
Special Thanks to our Community Partners!