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The Ottawa Board of Trade is the voice of business and key economic partner with a mission to cultivate a thriving world class business community, one that drives community prosperity and affordable, inclusive and sustainable city building.


The upcoming municipal election is critically important to how we grow forward together. That is why we designed the #BuildUpOttawa initiative. This is a call to action for all Ottawa citizens to elect municipal leaders committed to collaboration, growth and innovation. The future starts now.

 

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Join the conversation about what is important for our city to reach its full potential and share this important message with your networks and on your social platforms.

BE INFORMED

Ask municipal candidates how they are going to #BuildUpOttawa

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ALL CANDIDATES MEET & GREET

September 23, 2022 | 7:30 - 9:30 am


Reserve your spot HERE.

MAYORAL DEBATE

Save the Date: October 12, 2022


Details coming soon.

Talent Summit 2022

October 4, 2022 | 8:00 AM to 5:30 PM


Talent has been a top issue for business owners and executives for several years. The pandemic further stressed our talent attraction, retention and development strategies. And the landscape continues to change.


This event brings together decision makers and thought leaders to share emerging trends, best practices and out of the box thinking on how our business community needs to drive success and plan for the future.


This is a don't miss event for business owners, managers, HR professionals, employment services, economic developers, business and community leaders.


The conference also includes the Best Places to Work Awards Cocktail

REGISTER HERE

Reflecting on 15 Years as Mayor:

With Mayor Jim Watson


October 12, 2022

Ottawa City Hall - Jean Pigott

7:00 AM to 9:00 AM

REGISTER HERE

Small Business Breakfast

Dare to do things differently: Power up your growth


October 19, 2022

Centurion Conference & Event Center

7:00 AM to 9:15 AM

REGISTER HERE

CEO TALK: With the 2021 CEO of the Year, Kathryn Tremblay


October 19, 2022

Lago

4:00 PM to 6:00 PM

REGISTER HERE

Looking to promote your brand? Please contact Don Mersereau to schedule a conversation about available event sponsorships: 

don@ottawabusinessevents.ca

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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.

Special Thanks to our Community Partners!
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