LAST CHANCE TO GET YOUR TICKETS
Friday, April 8, 2022 | 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM

Join the Ottawa Board of Trade, the Ottawa Business Journal and our partners for this annual breakfast live at the Westin Ottawa! Start your morning with some hot coffee and networking with Ottawa's business community. Then join us for an analysis on the budget and an update on the state of Canada's economic health.

Hear expert insights from:
ICYMI: Relief Measures for Businesses Impacted by the Occupation

  • 2022 Convoy Occupation Property Tax Deferral Program: The property tax deferral allows eligible properties to defer their interim tax bill due on March 17, 2022, and final bill taxes due on June 16, 2022, to September 15, 2022. The deferral is retroactive to March 17, 2022, the 2022 interim tax bill due date.

  • Downtown Ottawa Business Relief Fund: Eligible businesses can apply for $1,000 to $15,000 to manage operational costs incurred during the blockade that are not covered by other government programs. IMPORTANT: Funds will be distributed to eligible businesses on a first-come, first-serve basis until the funds are exhausted. Do not delay as funds are limited. Deadline to apply is April 30, 2022

Mayor's Breakfast with General Wayne Eyre, Chief of Defence Staff

When: April 14, 2022
Where: Ottawa City Hall - Jean Pigott
7:00 AM: Networking
8:00 AM : City Hall Updates & Keynote Presentation
CAPITAL Magazine Summer 2022 is Coming!
Ad Deadline: Apr 22 | Launch: Jun 16

The Ottawa Board of Trade and gordongroup invite you to build your business and brand in the National Capital Region and beyond, by participating in our multichannel advertising solution to amplify your message. 

This edition's theme, City Building, will highlight Ottawa’s reputation as a world-class city. This issue will discuss our quality lifestyle and culture, plans for an exciting, revitalized downtown core and how that has become a key component of the city’s long-term comprehensive economic plan.

Our enterprise offers exposure in both CAPITAL’s print and digital magazines, and our custom social media campaign amplifies your messaging on Ottawa Board of Trade’s channels – driving traffic to both your sponsored content, and your website.

For more information please contact:
Stephan Pigeon spigeon@gordongroup.com | 819-209-3344 
Give Your Business a Digital Edge

The Canada Digital Adoption Program (CDAP) can help get your business online, give your e-commerce presence a boost or help digitalize your business's operations. The program offers two grants:

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

The Boost Your Business Technology grant helps small and medium-sized businesses adopt new digital technologies.
  • Use a free digital assessment tool to evaluate your own digital readiness
  • Get up $15,000 to consult a digital expert and develop a digital adoption plan for your business
  • Get up to $100,000 in interest-free loans from BDC to implement your digital
  • adoption plan
  • Leverage a subsidized work placement to bring on a recent graduate or student to help with your digital transformation.
FUN! FAST! FOCUSED!

Don't miss the FIRST in-person 5 Connections at 5 - Speed Networking at the beautiful Hyatt Place Ottawa-West. Join us Thursday, April 28 at 5 p.m. for this member exclusive event designed to help you network with your Ottawa Board of Trade business community

Space is limited, register now to save your spot!
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.
Members Save on Ottawa Board of Trade Events

Did you know members get discounted ticket prices for Ottawa Board of Trade events? Events and virtual events remain a key way for business leaders, entrepreneurs and influencers to stay connected, updated and explore new opportunities. Get connected with your Ottawa business community. Plus share your event with your business community through our community calendar!
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!