Dear Business and Community Leaders,
I wish you and your family, health and wellness. On behalf of our board, staff and volunteer team, thank you for your ongoing contributions to our community. Thank you for the care, innovation and resilience you have demonstrated during this challenging time. Your commitment to health protocols is a game changer for all of us.
Hopefully, you are up to date on our work through our newsletters and website. We have created several supports for your business to be informed, stay safe, save money and promote your business. We intend to extend rapid test distribution and POST Promise through to the end of March 2022. Please engage in our #BuyLocalOttawa campaign, "PUT YOUR MONEY WHERE YOUR HEART IS". We can make this the best holiday season for our local businesses.
You will know that we have been advocating for business at every level of government for the right programs and policies to support our businesses and plan for a strong recovery. These last twenty-two months have taught us many lessons and we have an opportunity to build forward better, more inclusively and sustainably. We know that everyone has a role to play and that the private sector will drive the right growth so we can compete in the global marketplace.
Our mission is to cultivate a thriving world class business community. And we need you! We recently hosted the President & CEO of the Ontario Chamber, Rocco Rossi, as our keynote at our AGM (please watch it!) He inspired us to launch "The Power of One" campaign. He shares a story of why policy matters to each and every one of us. We are approaching a time of immense opportunity to influence important change and your Board of Trade is at the ready. However, the voice of business is only as strong as its membership. So this is the ask!
Please invite one business in your network to be a member today. Invite them to have a say in the future of Ottawa. Send them this membership investment link. In return, we would like to thank you by offering you a 10% referral rebate. That's it. So simple. We want to grow our membership so that we can increase our impact and make Ottawa the best capital city in the world.
Please join us! And thank you for your ongoing support. Wishing you a happy, healthy and prosperous holiday season. (Don't forget to buy local! ❤️)
Yours truly, Sueling
Sueling Ching | President & CEO | Ottawa Board of Trade
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We're excited to share the second event in our new series: GET GROWING!
Explore strategies to help small business owners feel empowered to better manage mental health in the workplace. Hear directly from SME owners as they share their own experiences. Learn from mental health experts as they discuss stress responses, embracing uncertainty, and resource sharing.
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Rod Castro
Owner, 10Fourteen &
PUBBLICO Eatery
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W. Brett Wilson
Entrepreneur & Philanthropist
Celebrity Investor
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James Baker
CEO, Keynote Search &
Keynote Group
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Dr. Raj Bhatla
Psychiatrist in Chief, Royal Ottawa Health Care Group
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Lisa Paul
Director of Operations, St. John Ambulance Ottawa
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Nancy Morris
Certified Business
Psychologist
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Urban Ottawa: The Case for the Core
December 14, 2021 | 11 am to 1:30 pm | Shaw Centre - Trillium Room
Keynote: Mary Rowe, President & CEO, Canadian Urban Institute
Don't miss one of the most important events for the Ottawa business community. This annual luncheon brings together business owners and executives for a series of presentations highlighting trends in the regional economy.
Join us as we explore the emerging trends for downtowns and our unique Ottawa opportunity.
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December 15, 2021 at 7:30 am
Ottawa City Hall
Join Mayor Jim Watson, the Ottawa Board of Trade and the Ottawa Business Journal for the Mayor's Breakfast.
Start your morning with coffee and networking, followed by a lively conversation with the Hon. Mona Fortier, President of the Treasury Board.
Get your tickets today! Space is limited.
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Get Engaged with Your Ottawa Board of Trade
Did you know as an OBOT member you have access to many member benefits to help you build your resources, enhance your profile, and expand your influence?
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OBOT Events: Events and virtual events remain a key way for business leaders, entrepreneurs and influencers to stay connected, updated and explore new opportunities.
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Advertise with OBOT: Members can take advantage of the many advertisement and sponsorship opportunities available to help you Build your Business, Promote your Brand or Support your Community! For more information please contact: melissa.howell@ottawabot.ca
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Make the POST Promise: Showcase your business' commitment to consumer and employee safety. As an incentive for businesses to make the promise, we are offering complimentary POST Promise toolkits to the first 1,000 businesses to make the promise
Attend a Maximize Your Membership session with Kassondra Walters, OBOT's Manager, Membership Experience, to learn more about the benefits of membership!
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Promote Your Business| Build Your Brand | Support Your Community |
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Special Thanks to our Community Partners! |
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