On behalf of our board and staff, we are thrilled to announce that Stéphanie Montreuil has joined our Ottawa Board of Trade team as the Senior Director, Communications & Public Affairs.

Stéphanie is a skilled communications leader and fully bilingual professional, with experience in the private sector and working for member-driven national associations. She also operated her own strategic communications firm for almost a decade and understands the challenges that business owners face. Stéphanie will oversee the Ottawa Board of Trade’s communication and public affairs strategy, bringing with her over 20 years of experience and expertise. 

Welcome Stéphanie! We are so excited to work with you to

build up Ottawa.

Networking 3.0 Now Sold Out!

Didn't get a ticket? Join the waitlist and be the first to know if tickets become available!

Although face-to-face events have returned, the dynamics of networking and relationship-building have shifted. This interactive lunch and learn will share practical, proven concepts and strategies to coordinate live and online interactions.

Are you under the age of 40 and a business achiever in the National Capital Region?

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!

What is Diversity and Why Does it Matter?

An organizational commitment to diversity can help businesses address labour market shortages, access talent and markets, comply with regulations and drive innovation. But what, exactly, is meant by equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI)? And how can small and medium-sized enterprises achieve them?

On February 1, join the Ontario Chamber of Commerce and Dr. Wendy Cukier, Founder and Academic Director of the Diversity Institute, for an insightful webinar, What is Diversity and Why Does It Matter? Dr. Cukier will discuss the strategic necessity of EDI in the workplace and steps businesses can take to get there.

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.

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.

Last chance to join Sprint to Blueprint

Fund an AI Project within Your Company

Member: $250 | Future Member: $350

Want to learn more about integrating artificial intelligence into your supply chain or got a specific project in mind? Participate in the brand-new SPRINT TO BLUEPRINT in collaboration with Scale AI Canada program, from January 23 to February 23! Hear from experts on key topics in AI, join group discussions, and create a customized roadmap outlining the various stages of your project. 

 Space is limited. Registration deadline: January 20, 2023

Get Engaged with Your Ottawa Board of Trade

Are you interested in learning about your Ottawa Board of Trade (OBOT)? Attend a Maximize Your Membership - Membership 101 session with Rosalind Chen, Coordinator, Member Services, to learn more about the benefits of membership! Heather Allin, Doucett Insurance, will share an overview and benefits of the Chambers of Commerce Group Insurance Plan.

 New members, future members, and existing members are invited to attend as a great information and refresher session.

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.

FULL LIST OF EXCLUSIVE SAVINGS FOR OBOT MEMBERS

THANK YOU RENEWING MEMBERS!

The Ottawa Board of Trade is a non-profit, non partisan, independent association that exists for the sole purpose of advocating for our businesses and growing community prosperity. Although we are driven by the needs of the entire business community, it is the members who make it possible for Ottawa to have a strong voice of business. And it may never be more important than now. So please join us in saying THANK YOU to our members.

• Beachcomber Hot Tubs Orléans
• Bell Canada
• Carleton University - Department of University Advancement
• Glenview Homes
• JP Gravel Construction Inc.

• Montfort Hospital Foundation
• Ottawa Real Estate Board
• Pogue & Trenholm, Optometrists
• Regional Group of Companies Inc.
• Zodiac Light Waves Inc.