The Ottawa Board of Trade welcomes Mark Sutcliffe as Ottawa’s new Mayor. Congratulations and welcome to the new council. We look forwarding to working with you over the next four years to Build Up Ottawa!

Send a message to Queen’s Park!

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 our advocacy agenda and the 2023 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.

All responses will be kept strictly anonymous and confidential. Take the short 5-minute survey and let the government know what is important to you!

Closing date: Friday, November 11, 2022 at 12:00 AM

Don't miss the LAST Mayor's Breakfast of 2022!

November 10, 2022 | City Hall | 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM

Join us for the last Mayor's Breakfast this year. This is an opportunity to network and be informed on key issues impacting the growth and prosperity of our city.

Keynote by: Mark Sutcliffe, Mayor-Elect

We look forward to hearing from Ottawa's next Mayor as he and our new council embark on a four-year mandate to lead our city and build a safe, reliable, and affordable Ottawa for everyone.

Limited tickets available - get yours today!

Attend Ottawa's biggest celebration of local business! 

November 24, 2022 | The Westin | 5:30 PM to 11:00 PM

Join us on November 24th as we celebrate the innovation, community contributions, and strong leadership of our business community at the Best Ottawa Business Awards! Find out which Ottawa businesses will take home the awards for Best Business, New Business, Deal of the Year, Next Big Thing, Best Performance. . . and many more!

Looking to promote your brand? Please contact Don Mersereau to schedule a conversation about available event sponsorships: 

don@ottawabusinessevents.ca

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.

Recent program update: 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. 

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 employee, including:

• Members who transfer their services to Meridian will enjoy no-fee daily banking for a year, 30% off service fees, a $200 welcome bonus, and access to market-leading equipment leasing and financing options;
• Employees of businesses who sign up can access a personal or wealth management banking offer worth over $800.

Meridian has everything you need – chequing and savings accounts, credit cards, cash management solutions, mortgages, loans, alternative financing options, and more!

FULL LIST OF EXCLUSIVE SAVINGS FOR OBOT MEMBERS

• Bonar Institute for Purposeful Leadership Inc.
• Carlyle Interpretation
• Coldwell Banker First Ottawa Realty
• Dr. Christina

• Dustbane Products Ltd.
• Lady Dive, Gray Line & Cobblestone Ottawa
• Ottawa Basketball Network
• Red Arrow