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Downtown Pembroke celebrates 50 years of business and community

The Pembroke Business Improvement Area (PBIA) is marking a major milestone in 2026, celebrating 50 years of...

Closing the Gender Gap: Ottawa’s Economic Imperative

Economic growth is at the heart of the Ottawa Board of Trade mission. We exist to strengthen...

6 Easy Maintenance Tips For Garage Door in Ottawa

Disclaimer: The following information is provided for general informational and educational purposes only and should not be...

Seven bookkeeping mistakes Ottawa business owners keep making (and how to fix them)

Picture this: it's March, your accountant is asking for last year's financials, and you're staring at a...

Trade the city for spring: Why Pembroke is the perfect weekend escape from Ottawa

As winter fades and longer days return, many people in Ottawa start looking for a quick reset,...

Film smarter: the competitive advantage of shooting in Pembroke

When production companies look for filming locations, they often default to major urban centres. But increasingly, producers...

The federal downsizing effect: Risk, resilience and Ottawa real estate

Ottawa’s housing market has long been shaped by the stability of the federal public service. For decades,...

Building Canada’s Defence Innovation Hub

Ottawa is Canada’s seat of government: the home of policymaking, diplomacy, and public service. That foundation has...

2026 marks a new chapter for Ottawa

Ottawa is experiencing a defining moment. Across our city, leaders are grappling with rapid technological change, global...

Why you should do business in Pembroke in 2026

If you’ve been paying attention to where momentum is building in Ontario, Pembroke is a city  you...
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Ottawa is evolving fast. Key developments are impacting all sectors and sizes of business, from AI, innovation and talent to city building and global competitiveness. Who’s making sure business has a strong voice at every decision table? The Ottawa Board of Trade. Join the Ottawa Business Journal publisher Michael Curran and OBOT president and CEO Sueling Ching for a dynamic conversation about how OBOT is shaping Ottawa’s economic future, and how business leaders can leverage their network, influence, and momentum to grow. What you will learn: -- How OBOT advocacy helps shape pro-growth policy, investment, and city-building decisions that strengthen the region’s economy. -- The tables, events, and networks where decision-makers meet, partnerships form, and ideas become action. -- How OBOT equips businesses with visibility, market intelligence, influence, and relationships that drive growth year-round.
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