As we celebrate, we must continue to acknowledge the barriers facing 2SLGBTQ+ Canadians and recognize the role we all have in creating safe and inclusive businesses and communities.

Federal Government Aiming to Reduce Office Buildings

by close to 50 per cent

Sueling Ching, President and CEO of the Ottawa Board of Trade, spoke to CTV News Ottawa about the announcement.

"We really encourage the government to be thoughtful of the communities in which they are an anchor employer, like Ottawa, what the economic impact will be for us, and to help be part of the revitalization of the downtown.

"Businesses and the community need to be part of the discussion. Over the last three years, we have been asking for greater transparency on what those plans are because it is critically important to our downtown and to all the residents of Ottawa and our region. We know that the downtown core is vital to our economic and cultural success, so any plans the government has on executing their own services and workforce are going to impact us as well."

THE RESULTS ARE IN! LAST CHANCE TO REGISTER.

At a time of great economic uncertainty, we know that business leaders need access to timely data and meaningful insights. Join Ottawa business and community leaders for a morning of networking and a deep dive on the trends that will impact your business and our community this year and beyond.

Featuring:

• Goldy Hyder, President and CEO, the Business Council of Canada
• David Coletto, CEO, Abacus Data
• Anne Howland, Editor-in-Chief, OBJ
• Sueling Ching, President and CEO, Ottawa Board of Trade
• Chris Meyers, CPA, CA Partner, Welch LLP

MEMBERS ONLY EVENT

OBOT members are invited to join us on June 12, 2023 at 4:00 pm for our 166th Annual General Meeting. We will present our year end reports and elect our new board of directors. Celebrate the work your board of trade has done over the past year and network with Ottawa's business community.

Future members, click here to learn more about the member advantage.

We are excited to host our Annual Reception following the Ottawa Board of Trade 166th Annual General Meeting. Meet your incoming Board of Directors and hear directly from the Chair of the Board and the CEO about the successes of the past year and initiatives planned for the upcoming year. Join as we bring together members, partners, and stakeholders to make meaningful connections, exchange insights, and hear a special keynote from an eminent city builder and business leader: Roger Greenberg, Executive Chairman, The Minto Group. Everyone welcome!

Note: this special event immediately follows the AGM. Registration is separate.

To build your business and brand in Ottawa and beyond, we invite you to participate in the Summer edition of CAPITAL Magazine. Continuing with the theme of city building after last month's summit, this edition will explore the drivers to advancing economic growth and prosperity in Canada's Capital Region. With articles focused downtown revitalization, local businesses, the issues they're facing and the actions they're taking to achieve success.

Get exposure through CAPITAL’s print and digital magazines, and our custom social media campaign that amplify your messaging through Ottawa Board of Trade’s channels.

Contact Stephan Pigeon for more information

spigeon@gordongroup.com | 819-209-3344

A Conversation with the Hon. Caroline Mulroney

June 22, 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 the Hon. Caroline Mulroney, Minister of Transportation, Minister of Francophone Affairs, and MPP for York-Simcoe.

Hassa Mirchandani and Bytown Travel celebrates 46 years of membership with the Ottawa Board of Trade. When we spoke with Hassa, he shared that he has remained a proud member with OBOT because of the opportunity to meet people, grow his network and business, and the ability to contribute to improving the business community. Thank you, Hassa! We appreciate your steadfast support and commitment to strengthening Ottawa’s business community.

THANK YOU RENEWING MEMBERS!

The Ottawa Board of Trade is an independent, non partisan, purpose driven not-for-profit, with a 165-year track record of advocating for business, economic growth and community prosperity. Please reach out and say THANK YOU to our members who ensure Ottawa has a strong voice of business at every level of government.

• Aiana Restaurant Collective
• Amsted Design-Build
• Carleton University
• John the Plumber

• Myers Automotive Group
• Nurse Next Door
• Pallium Foundation of Canada
• Rustee Design