Downtown Ottawa: Roadmap to Transformation

The Ottawa Board of Trade recently unveiled our five-pillar action plan with the objective of mobilizing all stakeholders to join us in building a roadmap to transformation for our downtown core. The pillars each address crucial areas requiring attention to sustain downtown Ottawa as a key driver of economic growth and community prosperity:



1. Create affordable, walkable, amenity-rich communities
2. Implement flexible and efficient government regulation and approvals
3. Foster public and private investment in infrastructure
4. Support the growth of private and public sector employment
5. Ensure the safety and security of employers, residents, and tourists.

We must act now and leverage the strengths and opportunities Ottawa has to offer, while strengthening the core with initiatives that will drive city building and support our economic growth agenda. Stay tuned for updates as Ottawa sets its sights on a brighter and more prosperous future for its downtown core. Together, we can make a difference!

** Due to a labour disruption, the Forty under 40 Gala will now be held at The Westin Ottawa **

We look forward to welcoming business and community leaders to our sold out Forty Under 40 Gala on June 23rd at our new venue, the Westin Ottawa.

The Forty Under 40 award is one of our most important recognition programs as we look to the next generation of young leaders to forge the future of Canada's Capital region. We are so excited to celebrate this year’s cohort and thank each of them for their dedication to making our city a better place to live, work, learn, and play.

We want to sincerely thank the Hilton Lac-Leamy for helping us ensure a smooth transition to our new venue. We are also extremely grateful to the Westin Hotel for their responsiveness and willingness to assist on very short notice!

Special thanks to our event partners:

Congratulations to the Ottawa Senators, Ottawa Sports and Entertainment Group (OSEG), Ottawa Tourism, Hockey Eastern Ontario, the City of Ottawa and the Province of Ontario on their successful bid to bring the 2025 IIHF World Juniors to Ottawa! 

Attracting visitors from across Canada and the world, we know the significant cultural and economic impact this tournament will bring to our local businesses and community.

We look forward to welcoming the world to Canada’s Capital region!

ICYMI: Mayor's Breakfast in conversation with the Hon. Caroline Mulroney

Thank you so much to the business and community leaders who joined us for this month's Mayor's Breakfast. The Hon. Caroline Mulroney, Minister of Transportation, Minister of Francophone Affairs, and MPP for York-Simcoe, joined Mayor Mark Sutcliffe in a compelling fireside chat where they discussed growing up in Ottawa, her political career, and her family's accidental impact on two of Canada's biggest music stars - look-out for the full event recap for more on that!

Minister Mulroney shared stories highlighting her passion for community involvement, her dedication to cultivating and investing in a strong bilingual workforce in Ontario and what it's like being in politics when you have the same last name as a past Prime Minister.  

The Ottawa Board of Trade and Ottawa Business Journal are thrilled to be hosting our highly anticipated annual golf tournament at the stunning GreyHawk Golf Club on Tuesday, August 22, 2023. This year's tournament will once again span across two 18-hole courses and bring together 240+ of the city's business leaders.

We’re excited to announce this year’s charity partner Ottawa Network For Education's Junior Achievement and to support our region's next

generation of leaders.

Looking to promote your brand? Ottawa’s Best Networking Golf Tournament has sponsorship opportunities still available. Please contact Don Mersereau if interested: Don@ottawabusinessevents.ca

Ottawa Board of Trade members get discounted ticket pricing on all of our events!

Events remain a key way for business leaders, entrepreneurs and influencers to network, stay informed, and explore new opportunities. Get connected with your Ottawa business community at an upcoming OBOT event!

There's a reason Chambers Plan is Canada's #1 plan

Ottawa Board of Trade members have access to an affordable and accessible health insurance and benefits plan through the Chambers Plan. Alongside standard benefits like dental, health & life insurance, all Chambers Plan programs include value-added services like HR tools, resources,

and expert advice.

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.

• BDO Canada
• Hilton Garden Inn & Homewood Suites Ottawa Downtown
• Integral North

• LRO Staffing
• Ottawa Demolition Services
• Ottawa Film Office
• Steve Georgopoulos