Pre-Budget Submission for the 2024 Federal Budget

Thank you to the Canadian Chamber of Commerce for representing the Ottawa Board of Trade, our national colleagues and businesses across Canada as an advocate for strong and sustainable economic growth.

We support this pre-budget submission, calling for action to:

• build trade-enhancing infrastructure
• ease the burden of doing business
• facilitate the transition to net-zero
• enable an innovative economy
• attract and retain talent, and
• lead in life sciences

Collaboration among business and government is imperative for community and national prosperity.  

WHAT BUSINESSES ARE WE MOST PROUD OF?



Canada's Capital Region is home to some of the nation's best business leaders and companies. We need to know who they are so we can recognize their excellence, innovation and success through the Best Ottawa Business Awards.

Deadline to submit nominations is September 22 at 11:59 PM

SAVE THE DATE! November 23, 2023 you will hear their stories, celebrate their success, and be inspired at the annual BOBs Gala. Stay tuned for more details.

Thank you to everyone who made Ottawa’s Best Networking Golf Tournament another SOLD OUT event. We are excited to welcome over 250 Ottawa business leaders on August 22nd at GreyHawk Golf Club! And raise funds for our next generation of entrepreneurs through the Ottawa Network For Education’s JA Ottawa!

Recruiting top talent this fall? Book your booth before the deadline arrives

Are you searching for top-tier talent to drive your company's success? Join us at the Best Places to Work Career and Training Expo! 

WHERE: The Shaw Centre 

WHEN: September 28, 2023 

TIME: 11:30-6:00pm

Connect, engage and promote your company to top talent. With an estimated 2,000 attendees, main stage presentations and major employers and industry groups present, you won't want to miss this exciting one-day expo. 

Interested in booking a booth?

Contact marwa.alibakhiet@ottawabot.ca to get started

Grant To Grow Your Business Online

The Government of Canada and the Ontario Chamber of Commerce offer micro-grants to small businesses wanting to grow their business online. The Grow Your Business Online grant provides eligible small business owners up to $2,400 to get their business online and boost their e-commerce presence. To qualify, eligible applicants must have at least one employee (other than the owner) OR have had at least $30,000 in annual revenue in the most recent tax year.

E-commerce advisors are available to help organizations complete their applications, identify digital needs, provide links to resources, and answer questions. If you have any questions, please contact cdap@occ.ca.

An Exclusive Offer for your Business and Employees 

Ottawa Board of Trade members receive exclusive banking offers to help you grow your business and fantastic perks for your employees, including:

• No monthly service fee on your business chequing account for one year.
• After the first year, save 30% on service fees for your business chequing account for as long as you’re a Chamber member.
• And more!

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.

• Affinity Global Trade and Investment
• Aspen Films
• Casino Lac Leamy
• Halpenny Insurance Brokers Ltd
• High Tech Genesis

• InfoMedia Systems Group
• MHL CPA Professional Corporation
• Paul Davis Ottawa
• seoplus+