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YOUR Ottawa Board of Trade:

Advocates for collaborative and sustainable community prosperity
Builds support for local businesses as they launch, pivot or grow
Champions the City of Ottawa as the best place to live, work and invest
Drives initiatives that remove barriers, save costs and unite local businesses

10/09/2026

Time is running out to join us on October 20 as we transform Business After 5 into a Halloween takeover at Manor Lounge!

Known for its unique entertainment experiences and lively atmosphere, Manor Lounge is bringing the Halloween spirit to life with festive décor, upbeat music, interactive games, and plenty of opportunities to connect. Explore the venue and challenge your colleagues to bocce ball, foosball, Giant Jenga, Giant Connect Four, or Darts Reimagined. Show off your Halloween spirit during our Best Dressed Costume Contest and capture the fun in the photo booth.

Whether you're looking to make new connections, catch up with familiar faces, or enjoy a fun evening with colleagues, you won't want to miss this one.

Join the Ottawa Board of Trade, Escape Manor, and Mann Lawyers LLP for a Business After 5 that's anything but business as usual. Register now: https://lnkd.in/e-kgjw85

Great connections. A little competition. A wicked good time. Costumes are encouraged but not required.

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Downtown is the heart of Ottawa. It should beat loudly. More activity, more energy, and more reasons to come back help k...
10/09/2026

Downtown is the heart of Ottawa.

It should beat loudly.

More activity, more energy, and more reasons to come back help keep the core alive.

Build on downtown’s momentum.

Ask where candidates stand on the issues that matter this election at MoreOttawa.ca.

What do the candidates running in your area have planned for Ottawa’s future?Ahead of the October 26 municipal election,...
10/08/2026

What do the candidates running in your area have planned for Ottawa’s future?

Ahead of the October 26 municipal election, join the Ottawa Board of Trade for our More Ottawa Municipal Election Regional Roundtables, a series of virtual conversations bringing the election closer to home.

Hear directly from candidates running in your ward about the issues shaping your community, from housing, transportation, and infrastructure to economic development, investment, and quality of life.

Moderated by Rick Chase, Vice President and Partner at Gifford Carr, the roundtables will be grounded in the priorities of our non-partisan More Ottawa campaign and its three pillars:

🔹Build for growth: Build the housing, transportation, and infrastructure Ottawa needs to keep pace with growth. Make it easier to get things built.
🔹Compete to win: Create the conditions for businesses, talent, and investment to choose Ottawa. Position our city and region to win the opportunities ahead.
🔹Elevate the capital: A vibrant downtown strengthens all of Ottawa. Create a safer, more welcoming core and a capital experience that reflects Ottawa's ambition and Canada's place in the world.

Now is the time to get informed about the choices on your ballot and hear where candidates in your area stand on Ottawa’s future.

Find your regional roundtable and register today: https://business.ottawabot.ca/events/details/more-ottawa-municipal-election-regional-roundtables-5384

Congratulations to Michael Matta, CEO of Solink, on being named the 2026 CEO of the Year at the Best Ottawa Business Awa...
10/07/2026

Congratulations to Michael Matta, CEO of Solink, on being named the 2026 CEO of the Year at the Best Ottawa Business Awards!

Under Michael’s leadership, Solink has grown into a global technology leader, helping businesses in more than 60 countries turn video and data into actionable business intelligence. His focus on innovation, customer experience, and sustained growth has helped Solink push the boundaries of physical security while strengthening Ottawa’s reputation as a hub for world-class technology.

Beyond Solink, Michael continues to contribute to Ottawa’s technology ecosystem by mentoring founders, supporting emerging talent, and helping build the next generation of innovative companies in our region.

On November 26, Ottawa’s business community will come together for one of the most anticipated celebrations of the year - the 2026 Best Ottawa Business Awards Gala.

Join us for an unforgettable evening of celebration, connection, and community, featuring an elegant reception, exceptional dining, inspiring stories, and recognition of the businesses and leaders making an impact across our city.

We look forward to celebrating Michael alongside this year’s outstanding recipients and the people who continue to move Ottawa forward.

Get your tickets and join the celebration: https://business.ottawabot.ca/events/details/best-ottawa-business-awards-2026-5352

Thank you to Dentons our Anchor Sponsor for the Ottawa Board of Trade Infrastructure Forum 2026.As Canada’s Global Law F...
10/07/2026

Thank you to Dentons our Anchor Sponsor for the Ottawa Board of Trade Infrastructure Forum 2026.

As Canada’s Global Law Firm, Dentons is helping shape the infrastructure that moves Canada. With one of the largest and most experienced PPP teams of any international law firm, Dentons brings global reach and deep sector experience to major infrastructure projects across Canada and around the world, advising public authorities, private sector participants, project sponsors, investors, contractors and lenders.

Recognized in ReNew Canada’s 2026 Top100 Projects Report as the #1 global law firm by project value, Dentons advised on 13 of Canada’s largest public infrastructure projects, totaling more than CA$86 billion.

Learn more about Dentons’ Infrastructure and PPP capabilities: https://www.dentons.com/en/find-your-dentons-team/industry-sectors/transportation-and-infrastructure/infrastructure/regional-sectors/infrastructure-and-ppp-in-canada

Ottawa’s next chapter starts with the choices we make today.Tonight, Ottawa’s business, economic, and community leaders ...
10/06/2026

Ottawa’s next chapter starts with the choices we make today.

Tonight, Ottawa’s business, economic, and community leaders came together for Ottawa’s Next Chapter: An Economic Leaders Panel, an important conversation about what our city needs to compete, grow, and prosper in the years ahead.

Moderated by David Coletto, Founder and CEO of Abacus Data, the conversation featured Megan Cornell, Michael Crockatt, and Kelly Rhodenizer, who shared their perspectives on the opportunities and challenges shaping Ottawa’s future, from housing, infrastructure, and talent to investment, competitiveness, downtown revitalization, and economic growth.

We were also pleased to welcome candidates for Mayor and City Council, creating an opportunity for those seeking public office to hear directly from Ottawa’s business community and connect with the people building, investing, and creating jobs across our city.

As Election Day approaches, now is the time to think bigger about what Ottawa can be and turn ambition into action.

More Ambition. More Action. More Ottawa.

Explore our priorities and see where candidates stand: MoreOttawa.ca

And a special thank you to our sponsors Ottawa Tourism, Inter Clôtures Sentinelle, Enbridge Gas, and Hobin Architecture, for supporting Ottawa’s Next Chapter and helping bring our business community together to focus on the future of our city.

Strong economies are built through collaboration, shared insight, and a clear vision for what comes next.Today, the Otta...
10/06/2026

Strong economies are built through collaboration, shared insight, and a clear vision for what comes next.

Today, the Ottawa Board of Trade hosted a CEO Townhall with our Pillar Partners and Lead Level members, bringing together business leaders for a focused conversation about Ottawa’s economic future and the opportunities ahead.

From competitiveness, investment, and major city building priorities to defence, innovation, regional collaboration, and the 2026 municipal election, the discussion centred on how we can work together to strengthen Ottawa’s position as a leading place to live, work, invest, and build.

Just as importantly, we heard directly from our members about the opportunities, challenges, and priorities they are seeing across Ottawa’s business community.

Convening leaders and creating space for these conversations is an important part of the Ottawa Board of Trade’s role. By bringing business voices together, sharing intelligence, and building alignment around our region’s biggest opportunities, we can turn ambition into action and help shape a more competitive, prosperous Ottawa.

Thank you to our Pillar Partners and Lead Level members for your leadership, insights, and continued commitment to our business community and our city.

10/06/2026

We’re excited to welcome Trexity as a Pillar Partner of the Ottawa Board of Trade.

Founded in Ottawa, Trexity is helping businesses move products from their doors to their customers through fast, reliable, same-day local delivery. Built with local businesses in mind, their platform is helping entrepreneurs and organizations strengthen customer experiences, reach more people, and compete in an increasingly connected economy.

That commitment to helping businesses grow is one we share.

Through our Pillar Partnership, we look forward to working with Trexity to strengthen Ottawa’s business community, create new connections, and champion the companies and entrepreneurs driving our economy forward.

Please join us in welcoming Trexity to the Ottawa Board of Trade Pillar Partner community!

Ottawa is more than a place to work. More culture, more city life, and more reasons to come downtown remind people that ...
10/06/2026

Ottawa is more than a place to work.

More culture, more city life, and more reasons to come downtown remind people that Ottawa is a place to spend time, raise families and enjoy the city around you.

More than work.

Downtown is where Ottawa comes together.

See our municipal election priorities at MoreOttawa.ca.

Ottawa’s economic future was front and centre at the Ottawa Board of Trade Mayoral Debate last Thursday evening.The deba...
10/05/2026

Ottawa’s economic future was front and centre at the Ottawa Board of Trade Mayoral Debate last Thursday evening.

The debate brought the top-polling mayoral candidates together for a focused conversation about the decisions that will shape Ottawa’s competitiveness, growth, and quality of life in the years ahead.

From fiscal responsibility and the future of City Hall to housing, transit, infrastructure, public safety, downtown revitalization, and support for local businesses, candidates shared their perspectives on some of the biggest challenges and opportunities facing our city.

The discussion also reinforced a central theme of our More Ottawa campaign: Ottawa has tremendous potential, but realizing it will require greater ambition, stronger collaboration, and action on the fundamentals that allow people, businesses, and communities to thrive.

Our Mayoral Debate recap takes a closer look at the key themes and takeaways from the debate, and what they could mean for Ottawa’s economic future. Read it here: https://www.ottawabot.ca/article/ottawa-board-of-trade-mayoral-debate-puts-ottawas-economic-future-in-focus/

And the conversation continues tomorrow! Join us for Ottawa’s Next Chapter: An Economic Leaders Panel, where leaders from Ottawa’s business and economic community will explore what our city needs to compete, attract investment and talent, build the infrastructure required for growth, strengthen our downtown, and seize the opportunities ahead.

Candidates for Mayor and City Council will also be in attendance, giving you an opportunity to connect directly with those seeking to represent you at City Hall.

This is your last chance to join us. Registration closes today at 5:00 p.m.

Register for Ottawa’s Next Chapter: https://business.ottawabot.ca/events/details/ottawa-s-next-chapter-an-economic-leaders-panel-5358

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