Ottawa Board of Trade

The Ottawa Board of Trade is committed to continuing to convene thought leaders and bring resources to #Ottawa businesses on the issues that matter most to our region and the quality of life of our employees and entrepreneurs. To that end, on December 5th, join Lisa MacLeod, in collaboration with #OBOT, Invest Ottawa, OCOBIA, and Ladies Who Lunch, for a special panel discussion on mental health for entrepreneurs and the self-employed. Click here to register: https://bit.ly/3ZkvhkV

Just over one week away until the Ottawa Board of Trade annual Holiday Cocktail Party! We are excited to be partnered with ByWard Market District Authority and local vendors to bring you a special night filled with live entertainment, delicious food, and the official launch of the new historical exhibit With Love, ByWard, produced by the Bytown Museum | Musée Bytown. There are still a few sponsorship opportunities left - DM me to find out how you can leverage our channels to boost your brand. Taylor Co. Ltd. Sara Carriere Allan Taylor Sueling Ching Holly Fortier Annie (Melissa) Howell Zachary Dayler https://lnkd.in/e-u8_H4a

We know that mental health, community prosperity and economic growth all must be part of the same conversation. On December 5th, join Lisa MacLeod, in collaboration with #OBOT, Invest Ottawa, OCOBIA, and Ladies Who Lunch, for a special panel discussion on mental health for entrepreneurs and the self-employed. Visit the link below to register ⬇️

Tonight, we were joined by business and community leaders at the annual Best Ottawa Business Awards. At Ottawa’s biggest celebration of local business, we recognized the innovation, community contributions, and strong leadership of our business community. Congratulations again to the 2024 #OttBOBs Recipients: Robert Merkley Merkley Supply Ltd. Andrew W. Assent Mark Laroche Air Canada BioTalent Canada Bloks Branch Audiovisual Brookstreet Hotel Calian Group CanadaWheels Carlingwood Shopping Centre/Anthem Properties Group Ltd. CFT Group enurgen Fidus Systems Giatec Ottawa International Airport Authority YOW / Administration de l'aéroport international d'Ottawa YOW Live Nation Entertainment National Capital Commission - Commission de la capitale nationale Pluvo Roger Neilson Children's Hospice Ross Video Sparrow Bio Tease Tea Telesat Warner Bros. Discovery

We’re looking forward to welcoming hundreds of business and community leaders to Ottawa’s biggest celebration of local businesses! Follow us along on X (@ottawbot) for live updates from the #OttBOBs. Ottawa Business Journal Telfer School of Management at the University of Ottawa Boyden Deloitte MNP Ottawa Senators Hockey Club Algonquin College of Applied Arts and Technology Commissionaires Ottawa Desjardins Enbridge Kanata North Business Association Hydro Ottawa Collège La Cité Invest Ottawa RBC KPMG Canada SINIX Media Group / Ottawa Print Services Perley-Robertson, Hill & McDougall LLP/s.rl. Strader Ferris International Clariti Group Inc. OLG The Westin Ottawa Janet LeBlanc Altis Recruitment OakWood Designers & Builders

Ottawa is a world-class capital in a relatively small package—at least population-wise. But that’s part of Ottawa’s charm as is how the city punches well above its weight culturally and in terms of its natural beauty. Read more about how Ottawa is A City With It All in the latest issue of #CAPITALMagazine: https://bit.ly/3COH5o2 TAAG | Alain Miguelez | Catherine Callary, CDME | Sonya Shorey

Tonight we were joined by business and community leaders at our final Business After 5 of 2024! Thank you to the Sprott School of Business at Carleton University for hosting us in your innovative space at the Nicol Building. Business After 5 was created to bring together #Ottawa's business community at different venues across the city. Thank you to all of our members who welcomed us into your space. And a huge shoutout to our sponsors Hard Rock Ottawa and Gerdau North America for helping to make this event series a success. Missed the event? Sign up for our newsletter so you can stay up-to-date on all the latest events, exclusive member benefits, and advocacy work: https://bit.ly/3ztYjSx

Have you got your tickets to our last Mayor's Breakfast of 2024? We're excited to be joined by the Hon. Peter Bethlenfalvy, Minister of Finance for Ontario! Kick start your morning with #OBOT, the Ottawa Business Journal, and Mayor Mark Sutcliffe as you network with #Ottawa business and community leaders. Limited tickets still available. Register now ➡️ https://bit.ly/4fU2hHp Hydro Ottawa Algonquin College of Applied Arts and Technology Commissionaires Ottawa The Westin Ottawa RBC Enbridge Emond Harnden Capital Office Interiors OakWood Designers & Builders Ottawa Senators Hockey Club Collège La Cité SINIX Media Group / Ottawa Print Services My Catering Group Edelman City of Ottawa / Ville d’Ottawa

"As 2024 draws to a close, on behalf of our board of directors and staff team, I want to take a moment to thank you for your steadfast support as members, volunteers, and pillar partners. You are the heart of our mission to cultivate thriving world class business community in Ottawa, our Nation’s Capital. Your success is the foundation of our future. Your dedication inspires us all." #OBOT President and CEO, Sueling Ching, wrote a letter to our members about what we have coming up before the end of 2024. Read the full letter here: https://bit.ly/4g5lGFh

When you spend your money in our community, everyone in #Ottawa benefits. Put your money where your heart is and #BuyLocalOttawa this holiday season and beyond! Share your best local shopping idea by using #BuyLocalOttawa or in the comments below. Together, we can make a difference for the future Ottawa. Visit BuyLocalOttawa.ca to see how you can get involved! City of Ottawa / Ville d’Ottawa | Ottawa Tourism | Invest Ottawa | OCOBIA | Regroupement des gens d'affaires de la Capitale nationale (RGA) | United Way East Ontario - Centraide de l'Est de l'Ontario | Sueling Ching | Cindy VanBuskirk | Sonya Shorey | Michael Crockatt | Henry Akanko | Dennise Taylor-Gilhen | Brad Fougere |