ICYMI: Downtown Ottawa Action Agenda Out Now!

Downtown Ottawa is the heartbeat of our whole region. What happens downtown has a direct and immediate impact on every business, every resident, and every visitor. Our plan targets four big moves to realize that vision:

• Add 40,000 new residents to downtown
• Attract 50,000 new jobs to downtown
• Establish a joint $500 million dollar fund to kick start action
• And focus on catalytic anchors for downtown including investment in the Sparks Street and ByWard Market public realms, and creation of a Business Incubation District and an Arts/Culture Corridor

Every one of us has a role and a vested interest in the success of our city core. We call on each of you, all our residents, businesses, and stakeholders to join us in reshaping our city core, making downtown Ottawa more diverse, resilient and vibrant than ever before. You can learn more at www.livingcapitalottawa.ca. 

167th Annual General Meeting

We invite members to join your Ottawa Board of Trade to exercise your vote as a proud member, and network with Ottawa's business community, and celebrate this past year. Stay tuned for more details!

Canada's #1 Employee Benefits Plan



OBOT members have access to an affordable and accessible health insurance and benefits plan. Alongside standard benefits like dental, health & life insurance, our programs include value-added services like HR tools, resources, and expert advice.

Sign your business up for the Chambers Plan today!

OBOT is the voice of business and key advocate for economic development in our nation's capital. We are an independent, nonpartisan, nonprofit association driven by our mission to cultivate a thriving world class business community. The work we do is powered by our members and volunteers. To all of the new and long standing OBOT members - thank you for your leadership in our community.

Stronger Together.

• Branham Group Inc.
• ByWard Market District Authority
• Concentric Geoscience

• First Rate Movers Inc
• Purolator
• VixelStudio

Is Ottawa Making the Grade?

Welch Business Growth Survey Out Now!

We know that leaders need access to timely data to ensure the best decisions are being made for our businesses, community, and city. The 2024 Welch LLP Business Growth Survey provides insights into Ottawa's economy, business confidence and emerging trends.

This year we delve into the relationship between business and government with a "report card" on City Hall. The report is based on survey responses from members of Ottawa's business community and features input from the mayor and many councillors on what they feel the city's business priorities should be.

June 20, 2024 | 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM | Ottawa City Hall

Join Mayor Sutcliffe for a conversation with Martin Imbleau, CEO, Via HFR

Network with Ottawa business and community leaders. Garner insights on key issues impacting your business and and our city.

Join us for Ottawa's biggest celebration of rising business stars!

Join us as we recognize the 2024 Forty Under 40 recipients in the ballroom at the Hilton Lac-Leamy. This year we're excited to once again raise funds for our next generation of business leaders and entrepreneurs through the Ottawa Network for Education's JA Ottawa.

 Hosted by Sam Laprade, tune in as we dive into the stories about the people, places and priorities that are shaping our city's future.

In this week's episode we spotlight our Downtown Ottawa Action Agenda with Sueling Ching and chat with Kevin McHale, the Executive Director of Sparks Street BIA & Mall Authority, Neil Malhotra, Vice President at Claridge Homes, and the legends behind BeaverTails Canada Inc., Pam and Grant Hooker.

ATTENTION: ASPIRING ENTREPRENEURS

The Ontario government is investing an additional $4.8 million over the next two years to expand the Starter Company Plus program, helping an additional 500 entrepreneurs start or grow their business. The investment will increase total funding for the program to $6.5 million.

Starter Company Plus provides invaluable support, training, mentoring and financial grants of up to $5,000 to aspiring entrepreneurs aged 18 and older, equipping them with the tools and resources they need to realize their business dreams.

To apply for the grant, you must be 18 or older, an Ontario resident and Canadian citizen/permanent resident, not attending school full-time, and able to contribute at least 25% of the grant amount. All applications must be done through a Small Business Enterprise Centre.

OBOT members save up to $100 on tickets!

The Art of Leadership Women is returning to Ottawa on June 13th! This one-day conference features an incredible collection of renowned world leaders, business icons, esteemed academics, and bestselling authors who share strategies and insights on the most critical challenges facing leaders in our world today. Don't miss this invaluable opportunity to develop your leaders, engage your talent, and build high-performing teams.