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2023 City Building Summit: Build Up Ottawa

Ahead of the fourth annual City Building Summit, Sueling Ching, President and CEO of the Ottawa Board of Trade, wrote about business and the art of city building for the Ottawa Business Journal. This year’s agenda includes perspectives from city leaders on our economic growth opportunities, expert discussions on key issues such as affordable housing and transit, updates on high impact projects, and thought leadership on the future of cities.

The time to build up Ottawa is now - join the conversation about the future of Canada's Capital Region. Tickets are selling fast, don't wait get yours today!

Confirmed speakers include:

Mayor Mark Sutcliffe, City of Ottawa
Dr. Mike Moffatt, University of Ottawa's Smart Prosperity Institute
Jennifer Armstrong,Transportation Policy and Networks
Jason Burggraff, Greater Ottawa Home Builder's Association
Kaite Burkholder Harris, Alliance to End Homelessness
Catherine Callary, Ottawa Tourism
Court Curry, City of Ottawa

Sheilagh Doherty, City of Ottawa
Mark Goudie, Ottawa Sports and Entertainment Group
Katie Paris, National Capital Commission
Mary Rowe, Canadian Urban Institute
Sonya Shorey, Invest Ottawa
Cindy VanBuskirk, City of Ottawa
Jeff Westeinde, Zibi Canada
Stephen Willis, Stantec

LAST CHANCE to register:

A Conversation with Kathryn Tremblay

April 13, 2023 | City Hall | 7 am to 9 am

Network with Ottawa business and community leaders. Garner insights on key issues impacting your business and and our city.

Join Mayor Sutcliffe for an update from City Hall followed by a conversation with Kathryn Tremblay.

Kathryn is the the CEO & Co-Founder of Altis Recruitment, excelHR, excelITR, Altis Technology. She is an inspiring local business leader and Ottawa's 2021 CEO of the Year,

Learn how to implement a hybrid networking strategy that builds

powerful, productive, and profitable relationships.

Although face-to-face events have returned, the dynamics of networking and relationship-building have shifted. Technology-based communication now often drives how we connect, determines if we move forward, and often dictates results. This interactive lunch and learn will share practical, proven concepts and strategies to coordinate live and online interactions. These multi-faceted exchanges are now a necessary part of your relationship-building tool kit.

Limited spots available. Ottawa Board of Trade Members get early access to register. Registration will open to the public on April 7th.

Are you a future thinker who is passionate about our city?

The Ottawa Board of Trade is looking to expand our Advocacy Council. We are seeking members to help impact our advocacy and policy priorities to build up Ottawa to create an affordable, inclusive, and sustainable world class capital city.

The Advocacy Council works with OBOT staff to design an annual advocacy plan that recommends and implements policies and programs to reduce barriers to business and create a thriving and competitive business environment.

Council volunteers must be a member in good standing.

Please contact Lynn at lynn.ladd@ottawabot.ca.

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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Special Thanks to our Community Partners!