For over 28 years the Ottawa Board of Trade and Ottawa Business Journal have been shining a light on young and rising stars in Ottawa's business community. On Friday, June 27, join us we recognize the 2025 Forty Under 40 recipients at Ottawa's biggest and best celebration of young leaders. These awards are presented to […]
The Ottawa Board of Trade and Ottawa Business Journal are thrilled to announce our highly anticipated annual golf tournament. This long-running event typically sells out, attracting business and community leaders to network with colleagues, meet new prospects and enjoy a day outdoors. The tournament will take place at the stunning GreyHawk Golf Club, spanning two 18-hole courses […]
Never before have business executives, managers and HR professionals faced so many talent challenges. Workforces are being disrupted by a convergence of powerful forces. Hybrid and remote workplaces caused by the pandemic continue, seemingly without end. Ongoing economic uncertainty makes staffing levels precarious. The arrival of artificial intelligence promises to forever change the nature of […]
Here comes the biggest and best career and training expo in Ottawa and Eastern Ontario This is a one-stop resource to take your career to the next level. Meet dozens of the region’s Best Places to Work and hear from experts about hiring trends, the local job market, the future of work and what makes […]
The Mayor's Breakfast is one of our most popular events, bringing together the region's top business, community, and political leaders. This monthly event features valuable networking opportunities, a City Hall update from the Mayor, and high-profile speakers addressing issues that are vital to our city, province and country. Join us and stay informed on key […]
Join Michael Curran, president of OBJ, for a candid conversation with Jeff Walker, CEO of CAA North and East Ontario, on how small and medium-sized businesses can keep great people by making benefits usable, visible, and simple to run. CAANEO is officially a Best Places to Work as designated by Human Resources Director Magazine, based […]
Held the morning after the release of the Federal Budget, join the Ottawa Board of Trade and Ottawa Business Journal for a detailed analysis of the highly anticipated budget. Hear critical insights into the federal government's spending priorities and what they mean for businesses. Connect with business and community leaders and be informed on the […]
Since 2021, the Government of Ontario has passed several iterations of its Working for Workers legislation, each of which has amended important employment-related statutes like the Employment Standards Act (ESA) and the Occupational Health and Safety Act. Notably, the Working for Workers Four Act, 2024 and the Working for Workers Five Act, 2024 both created new legal requirements under the ESA in respect of […]
Join us on November 28th for Ottawa's biggest celebration of local businesses The Best Ottawa Business Awards (BOBs) serve as the city’s premier celebration of business excellence, proudly presented by the Ottawa Board of Trade and the Ottawa Business Journal. Each year, the Gala shines a spotlight on the region’s most innovative, successful, and community-minded […]
Discover how major investments are transforming Ottawa into a health innovation and commercialization hub. Ottawa's health and life sciences sector is at an inflection point. After years of steady momentum, a hundreds-of-millions-of-dollars surge in new investment promises to redefine our city's health sciences sector, creating new economic potential and commercialization opportunities. OBJ and its partners […]
