Do you have ideas about the future of downtown Ottawa? 

As an engaged member of the Downtown Ottawa Revitalization Task Force,

we invite you to share your thoughts on ways to improve our downtown core.

Now is the time to reimagine a resilient and revitalized downtown.

One that drives affordable, inclusive, and sustainable city building

and integrates our Indigenous heritage. It is an opportunity

to build forward better and create vibrancy in the city core all day, every day.

Online public consultation is now open! 

Don't miss the annual Ontario Economic Report Launch

The Ontario Economic Report offers a unique perspective on the experience of businesses of all sizes across the province. This year’s report reflects the uncertainty of 2023 and the continued disruption businesses are facing from labour shortages to climate change to the rising cost of doing business. The report is informed through the Ontario Chamber Network's annual Business Confidence Survey and provide a powerful foundation for a business led advocacy agenda.

Speakers Include:

• Sueling Ching, President and CEO, Ottawa Board of Trade
• The Honorable Vic Fedeli, Minister of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade
• Rocco Rossi, President and CEO, Ontario Chamber of Commerce 
• Douglas Porter, Chief Economist, BMO 

• Daniel Safayeni, VP, Policy, Ontario Chamber of Commerce
• Claudia Dessanti, Senior Manager, Policy, Ontario Chamber of Commerce 
• Ester Gerassime, Economic Analyst, Ontario Chamber of Commerce
• Gary Edwards, Co-Founder and President, Golfdale Consulting

Influence Ottawa's Economic Development Strategy

The City of Ottawa is developing an Economic Development Strategy for the new Term of Council. As key advocates for collaborative and sustainable community prosperity, we invite you to fill out this short online survey Have your say, as the results of this survey will help influence the strategy’s development. 

DEADLINE: February 6, 2023

Mayor's Breakfast Now Sold Out!

Join us for the first Mayor's Breakfast of 2023! Tune in to Rogers TV on February 23rd at 8 AM and be informed on key issues impacting the growth and prosperity of our city.

Mayor Sutcliffe will provide an update from City Hall, which will be followed by a conversation with Daniel Alfredsson, former captain of the Ottawa Senators and 2022 Hockey Hall of Fame inductee.

Special Thanks Sponsors!

ICYMI: OBOT live on City News Ottawa

Hear from Sueling Ching, President and CEO of the Ottawa Board of Trade and board members Priya Bhaloo, Tag HR; Brendan McGuinty, Strategies 360; and David Coletto, Abacus Data, as they share OBOT's advocacy and economic development activities, new programs that will be unveiled and to learn more about exclusive benefits for members!

Calling all young leaders in the Nation's Capital!

The Ottawa Board of Trade and Ottawa Business Journal are once again looking for individuals who demonstrate business acumen, community leadership and a commitment to excellence.

The Forty Under 40 recipients, 1,000 in total, include some of our region's most successful and community minded leaders. If you or someone you know is under 40 years old, is an achiever and making a difference in their industry and our city, nominate today!

Looking to Save at the Pumps? OBOT Members Can Save 3.5¢ per Litre on Esso and Mobil Fuel

With the Chamber’s Esso and Mobil Business Fleet Card Program, Ottawa Board of Trade member businesses can enjoy a 3.5¢ per litre* discount on every fuel purchase at Canada’s largest retail fuel network of over 2,000 Esso and Mobil stations. This exceptional fuel discount is usually available

within, well, shouting distance.

• C’est Bon Ottawa
• Christina Nesrallah, CHS
• Laiterie de l'Outaouais

• Paradigm Properties Inc.
• Real Property Management Evergreen
• Spiria Digital Inc