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A Message From the CEO
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hope nothing big ever happens, and we don’t have a strong voice of business.” Fast forward two years and we are faced with a global pandemic that has changed life as we know it. The economic and mental health impact of COVID-19 has fundamentally changed our businesses and community. At the board of trade, we have been working with all levels of government and local stakeholders to ensure that programs and policies support business through this time and build a strong foundation for economic recovery.
Sueling Ching, President and CEO, Ottawa Board of Trade
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Intuity Performance
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Advanced Business Imaging
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Iona Natural Care
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BDC - Business Development Bank of Canada
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Linebox Studio
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Louis W Bray Construction Limited
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Branch Audio Visual
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Brown Bag Tour Co.
MARIA PECORELLA INSURANCE AGENCY LTD.
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Calian Group Ltd.
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Matthew House Ottawa
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CANImmunize Inc.
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Merkley Supply Ltd.
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Causeway Work Centre
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MetCredit
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COSTANTINO + ASSOCIATES ARCHITECT INC.
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New Purveyors
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Dalcini Inc.
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Numetrica City Inc.
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Desjardins
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St. Lawrence College Employment Service
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Digital Oyster Inc
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Sure Print & Graphics
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Experior Financial
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The Cherrie
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Halpenny Insurance Brokers Ltd
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Twenty-Three Accounting
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Hyatt Place Ottawa West
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Valley Airway Mechanical
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WELCOME NEW MEMBERS
FALL 2021
s the voice of business and an advocate for economic growth in the nation’s capital, the mission of the Ottawa Board of Trade is to cultivate a thriving world class business community through leadership and partnerships. This was our vision when a small group of local business leaders advocated to consolidate the Ottawa Chambers in 2018. Add to that the pace and scope of change in a global economy and you had a great case for optimizing the resources of the business community by working together. At that time, we said, “better
We have also completed our first strategic plan as the new board of trade with a focus on elevating our advocacy, economic development contributions and membership support. We will direct our attention to the most impactful initiatives encompassing equity, diversity, and inclusion. Our local business community is well positioned to drive growth in the nation’s capital. The board of trade is at the ready. This is a call to action to be a member, to join forces for the future of Ottawa.
Events & Programs CEO Talk October 13, 2021 | KIN Vineyards Keynote: John Sicard, CEO Kinaxis Small Business Summit October 19, 2021 | Virtual Keynote: Isabelle Hudon, President & CEO, BDC Mayor’s Breakfast October 22, 2021 | Virtual Keynote: Anthony LeBlanc President of Business Operations, Ottawa Senators Mayor’s Breakfast November 19, 2021 | Virtual Keynote: RoseAnne Archibald National Chief of the Assembly of First Nations Best Ottawa Business Awards November 25, 2021 | Broadcast Celebration for Ottawa’s Top Businesses Including, CEO & CFO of the Year, Lifetime Achievement Rapid Test Kits for Workplace Protection September 2021 to March 2022 Distribution sites sponsored by: TCC Canada Delivery support sponsored by: Trexity POST Promise (People Outside Safely Together) August 2021 to December 2021 In partnership with the City of Ottawa Details for events and programs found at www.ottawabot.ca
