Celebrating Ottawa’s savvy small businesses

Ahead of Small Business Week, Sueling Ching, President and CEO of the Ottawa Board of Trade wrote about the importance of small businesses within our communities.

Small businesses in Ottawa play a pivotal role in shaping our city’s identity, fostering economic growth, and creating vibrant communities. By actively choosing to support these businesses, you contribute to the prosperity and well-being of our neighborhoods and our entire city. This Small Business Week and beyond, let's continue to cherish and uplift our local small businesses, recognizing their vital importance in making Ottawa the wonderful place it is today for citizens, employees, and visitors.

The Ottawa Board of Trade and the Ontario Chamber of Commerce (OCC) are looking for your insights on issues that matter to your businesses. How confident are you in Ontario’s economy and your organization’s outlook? What should governments prioritize to drive economic growth?  

Your participation in our annual Business Confidence Survey is as important as ever. The results of the survey will inform the 2024 Ontario Economic Report: the landmark research platform of the OCC, offering a unique perspective on the experience of businesses of all sizes across the province.

Take the survey and let the government know what is important to you! 

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Over $2 trillion in business assets will be exchanging hands over the next decade across Canada. But only 9% of businesses have a succession plan or exit strategy in place. In many cases, thoughts of the exit stage begin far too late, and the business owner cannot capitalize on a proper succession or transition.

Hear from industry experts and Ottawa small businesses as they provide tips on setting your business up for succession and share their first-hand experience of successful transfers of ownership.

Join us over lunch, Monday October 16 as we kick off Small Business Week with this informative event for local small businesses, by local small businesses.

Join us as we celebrate the remarkable achievements of women entrepreneurs and leaders across North America who are redefining the global sports industry.

Hosted by the U.S. Embassy in Ottawa, Invest Ottawa and the Ottawa Board of Trade at Bayview Yards, the innovation hub in Canada's Capital, this free bilateral hybrid event will bring together founders, thought leaders and trailblazers from the U.S. and Canada.

Hear from an incredible lineup of speakers who are redefining the sports sector:

Shannon Ferguson, Co-Founder and CEO, FanSaves
Diana Matheson, Co-Founder and CEO, Project 8 Sports Inc.
Jenny Nguyen, Founder and Owner, The Sports Bra
Jayna Hefford, SVP, Hockey Operations at the PWHL
The Honourable Carla Qualtrough, Minister of Sport and Physical Activity

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.

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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.