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As Ottawa’s Voice for Business, the Ottawa Board of Trade (OBoT) is working with stakeholders locally, regionally and nationally to bring our local businesses the best information, events, resources and support.

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FREE Rapid Antigen Screening Kits

FREE Rapid Antigen Screening Kits

The Ottawa Board of Trade (OBoT), the Ontario Chamber of Commerce and the Canadian Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with the Ontario and Canadian governments, have launched the ...Read More

FREE Rapid Antigen Screening Kits

FREE Rapid Antigen Screening Kits

The Ottawa Board of Trade (OBoT), the Ontario Chamber of Commerce and the Canadian Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with the Ontario and Canadian governments, have launched the COVID-19 Rapid Screening Initiative.

Through this initiative, OBoT, in partnership with Invest Ottawa, is rolling out FREE rapid antigen tests for small and medium-sized businesses in Ottawa with 150 employees or less.  The goal of the program is to identify asymptomatic cases of COVID-19 in the workplace that might otherwise be missed, helping to curb the spread in the workplace, at home and in our community.

In Ottawa, distribution is partially sponsored by Commissionaires Ottawa, whose security professionals have been on the front lines during the pandemic with duties that include: COVID-19 screenings, temperature checks, safety patrols, and enforcement of COVID-19 protocols.

Register and schedule a pick-up from OBoT (fewer than 150 employees)

Order kits directly from the Ontario government (150+ employees)

The COVID Alert App

The COVID Alert App

COVID Alert App | Government of Canada...Read More

Business Resources – City of Ottawa and OPH

Business Resources – City of Ottawa and OPH

Business | City of Ottawa

Information for Workplaces | Ottawa Public Health

Tools & Resources | CFIB...Read More

Business Events

Business Events

Events and virtual events remain a key way for business leaders, entrepreneurs and influencers to stay connected, updated and explore new opportunities. The Ottawa Board of Trade h...Read More

Business Events

Business Events

Events and virtual events remain a key way for business leaders, entrepreneurs and influencers to stay connected, updated and explore new opportunities. The Ottawa Board of Trade hosts a variety of events, webinars and programs for our businesses. We look forward to seeing you soon!

Upcoming Events

OBoT Member event calendar

Webinars and upcoming webinars

Business Reopening Workshops

Business Reopening Workshops

The Ottawa Board of Trade has partnered with Ottawa Public Health, the Ottawa Coalition of Business Improvement Areas and the City of Ottawa to bring you the Business Reopening Wo...Read More

Business Reopening Workshops

Business Reopening Workshops

The Ottawa Board of Trade has partnered with Ottawa Public Health, the Ottawa Coalition of Business Improvement Areas and the City of Ottawa to bring you the Business Reopening Workshops. Each workshop provides sector-specific considerations for a safer reopening, addressing topics such as health and safety guidelines, planning for physical distancing, use of cloth masks, etc.

Arts and Culture Organizations and Facilities

Sports and Recreation Organizations & Facilities

Visit the archive of workshop recordings for past topics, such as:

Business Reopening: Construction & Manufacturing

Business Reopening: Personal Services

Business Reopening: Day Camps and Child Care

Business Reopening: Restaurants and Food Services

Financial, Insurance and Tax Webinars

Financial, Insurance and Tax Webinars

Helpful links:
Practical Guidance to Digitizing Your Finance Function
Managing Your Cash Flow
Managing Debt in a Time of Uncertainty
Accessing Capital – a Panel
Business Ins...Read More

Mental Health Resources

Mental Health Resources

Mental Health | Ottawa Public Health

Ottawa Based Services and Resources | The Royal...Read More

Covid-19 Statistics (Ontario)

Covid-19 Statistics (Ontario)

Helpful Link:
Ontario Government Framework...Read More

Covid-19 Statistics (Ontario)

Covid-19 Statistics (Ontario)

Covid-19 Statistics (Ottawa)

Covid-19 Statistics (Ottawa)

Helpful Links:
Daily COVID-19 Dashboard
Find a COVID-19 Assessment Centre...Read More

Covid-19 Statistics (Ottawa)

Covid-19 Statistics (Ottawa)