Last Chance to get tickets!

Bring a friend and be entered to win a free ticket to a 2024 Mayor’s Breakfast

Join us at Oakwood as we raise a glass to 2024.

Network with local leaders, the Ottawa Board of Trade team, and your business peers. A complimentary drink and food by Meatings Barbecue included.

LETTER TO CITY COUNCIL RE: BUDGET 2024

Earlier this week, the Ottawa Board of Trade sent a letter to Mayor Sutcliffe and City Councillors regarding 2024 City Budget deliberations. The Ottawa Board of Trade supports a budget that represents a forward-thinking, inclusive, and sustainable vision for our city, one executed on the principles of fiscal prudence, innovation, planning for growth, and optimizing opportunities.

Recently, we hosted our Downtown Summit, bringing together key stakeholders to envision a diverse, resilient, and vibrant urban centre. Over 100 business and community leaders participated in working groups to provide feedback and find common ground, and everyone agreed – it’s time to turn these visions into reality.

It’s time to #BuildUpDowntownOttawa.

Transportation is the largest source of greenhouse gas emissions in Ontario. While there is a growing shift toward electric and hybrid passenger vehicles, businesses face unique challenges when it comes to transitioning their medium- and heavy-duty fleets. In an era where environmental sustainability intersects increasingly with business viability, today the Ontario Chamber of Commerce and Ontario Chamber Network released its policy primer, “Transitioning to Low-Carbon Fleets in Ontario.”

It addresses a timely issue facing Ontario businesses, exploring the technologies, policies, and investments required to enable low-carbon commercial fleets across the province.  

December 14, 2023 | Ottawa City Hall | 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM

Join us for the final Mayor's Breakfast of 2023 with special guest the Honourable Greg Fergus, Speaker of the House of Commons.

Connect with business and community leaders and discuss key issues impacting the economic growth and community prosperity of our city.



Tickets selling fast, get yours now!

It's ALWAYS the season to #BuyLocalOttawa!



Doing some holiday shopping this weekend? When you buy from small businesses in our community everyone in Ottawa benefits. Our local businesses provide jobs, support local causes and act as the heart and soul of our city and economy.

This holiday season and beyond support the businesses that support us.

Put your money where your heart is and #BuyLocalOttawa!

*** NEW MEMBER BENEFIT ***

Skills Bridge Learning Management System

Time limited opportunity to be part of our beta period. No cost training!

Are you interested in free online training in areas like Customer Service, Equity Diversity and Inclusion, digital skills like Excel, SEO, and E-Commerce, Management and Supervisory, Communication, and Business Essentials?

The Ottawa Board of Trade has partnered with the Ontario Chamber of Commerce in their beta platform of the Skills Bridge Project. We've built an online Learning Management System for businesses like you and are looking for feedback on the platform and our custom created courses!

Up until March 31, 2024, you can access over 20 courses in 7 curated Learning Pathways at no cost. As the platform features and courses will be updated regularly, there are also short voluntary surveys that will allow the OCC to collect your feedback to better understand and meet your training needs. Click here for more details.

Register your business account and begin inviting up to 4 other employees.

Canada's #1 Employee Benefits Plan



OBOT members have access to an affordable and accessible health insurance and benefits plan. Alongside standard benefits like dental, health & life insurance, our programs include value-added services like HR tools, resources, and expert advice.

Sign your business up for the Chambers Plan today!

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.

• Clariti Group Inc.
• The Dementia Society
• Differly Inc.

• LTR Industries (Ottawa)
• Paradigm Properties Inc.
• Soubliere Constructors