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PSAC - AFPS Strike - Impact on Businesses

Statement from Canadian Chamber of Commerce and the Ottawa Board of Trade.

“This is the last thing our economy, Canadian businesses, or Canadians need right now. These work stoppages are a significant blow to our economy, as well as the businesses that serve as the backbone of communities across the country. We respect the right to collective bargaining, but if it’s collective prosperity we’re looking for, this isn’t the way to achieve it. Canada needs to stay open for business, and all parties need to come together to ensure that happens.”

~ Perrin Beatty, President & CEO, Canadian Chamber of Commerce

"As we near the end of day two of the PSAC-AFPS strike, we stand with our Canadian Chamber colleagues and our business community to call on all parties for a swift resolution to the ongoing labour disruptions. We will continue to work with our national Chamber network to closely monitor and minimize any impact the strike may have on our local businesses as the situation evolves."

~ Sueling Ching, President & CEO, Ottawa Board of Trade

Women, Wine & Wisdom: Being Bold

The pandemic had a disproportionate impact on women and reminded us all of the systemic ways in which our businesses, communities, family dynamics, governments and our social networks are designed to place undue burden on women.

We know, that when women participate fully, they are more likely to develop inclusive and sustainable solutions. Further, McKinsey research tells us that companies in the top quartile for gender diversity on executive teams are 25% more likely to have above-average profitability than companies in the bottom, while companies with more than 30% female executives were more likely to outperform companies that don’t.

And yet, our post pandemic our trajectory to equality has not just stalled but declined. Progress is being eroded. Bold moves are required.

Join the Ottawa Board of Trade and Ottawa Business Journal for our first Women, Wine, & Wisdom of 2023: Being Bold. We will hear from three local women who dare to be bold: Jenna Sudds, MP for Kanata-Carleton, Solange Tuyishime, President and CEO of Elevate International, and Priya Bhaloo, COO of TAG HR.

Join us at the beautiful Brookstreet Hotel for an evening designed to create connections, encourage candid conversations, and leave our guests inspired. Enjoy a gourmet dinner, share real stories and be inspired by powerful women.

Registration Now Open!

Everyone welcome.

Constitution Square | May 17th, 2023 | 5:30 PM to 8:30 PM

The Ottawa Board of Trade is proud to partner with Constitution Square, Canderel, Ottawa Tourism, Invest Ottawa, and the Shepherds of Good Hope for the first ever OTTAWA IS OPEN FOR BUSINESS event.

Join us for a celebration of Canada's Capital and affirm everything that makes Ottawa a wonderful city for: Business, Tourism, Investing, Living, Learning, and Giving.

The evening will be an unforgettable experience and a chance to network with Ottawa’s business and community leaders while enjoying live music and a selection of local food and beverages. We are delighted to be joined by His Worship Mark Sutcliffe, Mayor of the City of Ottawa, Yasir Naqvi, Member of Parliament for Ottawa Centre, and Lisa MacLeod, Member of Provincial Parliament of Ontario.

All proceeds from ticket sales will be donated to Shepherds of Good Hope.

POSTPONED: Networking 3.0 moved to May 25th

Missed the first sold out event in January? Networking 3.0 is back at TCC Canada! This interactive lunch and learn will share practical, proven concepts and strategies to coordinate live and online interactions.

Networking continues to be the top way to build powerful, productive, and profitable relationships. Although face-to-face events have returned, the dynamics of networking and relationship-building have shifted. Learn how to implement hybrid networking and leverage these multi-faceted exchanges as a necessary part of your relationship-building tool kit.

Limited spots available. Get yours today!

A Conversation with Her Excellency Yuliya Kovaliv

May 18, 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 Her Excellency Yuliya Kovaliv, Ambassador of Ukraine to Canada

SUMMER 2023 EDITION: LIGHT IT UP! CITY + BUSINESS BUILDING

Exploring the drivers to advance macro and micro

economic growth and prosperity in Ottawa.

Since 2016, gordongroup marketing + design has partnered with the Ottawa Board of Trade to co-publish CAPITAL. The CAPITAL media enterprise consists of a print and digital magazine, as well as an integrated social media offering to amplify sponsored content and advertising. It is published twice a year. The OBOT team wishes to congratulate our member, TAAG Corporation, who recently welcomed gordongroup to its fold, which it acquired on March 14, 2023.

For seventeen editions, our intention has been to share the positive things happening in our National Capital Region, highlight our emerging and unique opportunities, and promote our local businesses and community leaders. This offering has served as a tool for those interested in sharing what they have to offer and attracting others to our community. We are pleased to carry on and enhance this important work with our new partner, gordongorup|TAAG.

We invite you to build your business and brand in Canada's Capital Region and beyond through CAPITAL. We are adding new distribution outlets at prime locations to target city and business building audiences. We are offering new features to further diversify the content. And the best news? Our in-person launch event is back!

Sponsored content and advertising space is limited so to book yours today, please contact Stephan Pigeon at spigeon@gordongroup.com or call 819-209-3344.

See you in the pages of CAPITAL for Summer 2023!

SEEKING: FUTURE THINKING BUSINESS LEADERS

Ottawa Board of Trade has a long standing tradition for change making in this city, for businesses, economic growth and community prosperity.

Now is the time. It has never been more important to work together for the future of our city, to ensure we grow with an inclusive and sustainable plan.

If you are a future thinker, collaborative, determined, operate at the highest level of integrity and are passionate about our city, then please reach out. We are seeking volunteers to serve a two-year term beginning in June 2023. Candidates must be a member in good standing or be willing to become one.

NOMINATION AND ELECTION PROCESS

May 5, 2023 - Deadline to forward your expression of interest and bio to Sueling Ching, President and CEO, at sueling.ching@ottawabot.ca with the SUBJECT: OBOT Volunteer for June 2023.

Early June 2023 - The nominations committee will submit a slate of recommended candidates to the Board of Directors.

Mid June 2023 - The Board of Directors will present a slate to the members at our Annual General Meeting.

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