Ottawa Board of Trade

Congratulations to our #OttBOBs Best Social Entrepreneurship recipient Tease Tea! Thank you to Collège La Cité for sponsoring this award. Ottawa-based Tease is a socially conscious brand of tea dedicated to empowering women entrepreneurs. Through every product sold, Tease invests in its sister organization, FoundersFund.ca, which offers mentorship, educational events, and grants funding to diverse women founders. Since 2019, Tease has raised and distributed more than $300,000, supporting more than 15 businesses and hundreds of women across Canada. Stocked in 700+ retail locations globally, Tease is not only driving business success but inspiring positive change in the entrepreneurial landscape.

Don't miss the first Business After 5 of 2025! Capital Office Interiors has been creating unique workspaces for the last 50 years. To celebrate this milestone, they have just completed a major showroom renovation and have invited the Ottawa business community to get a “sneak peak” of the new space before their grand opening in February. Join us on Jan. 30th in this new and innovative space, build business connections, and help us launch Business After 5 2025 in style! Register here: https://bit.ly/3ZQqc4h

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Congratulations to our #OttBOBs Best Performance Environmental Sustainability recipient CFT Group! Thank you to Hydro Ottawa for sponsoring this award. CFT Group has set a new standard for environmental sustainability in the commercial and industrial construction sector. With a strong focus on recycling, especially in auto and scrap metal, CFT utilizes advanced technologies to maximize resource recovery and minimize waste. As a proud member of the Recycling Equipment Manufacturers Association, CFT’s commitment to the circular economy and eco-friendly practices drives innovation and positions them as a leader in environmental stewardship.

Congratulations to Brookstreet Hotelon being named the #OttBOBs Best Performance in Customer Experience! This award is presented annually to recognize a company's noteworthy customer experience initiative. Thank you to Janet Leblanc for sponsoring this award. By aligning every aspect of its service with a commitment to luxury, personalization, and excellence, Brookstreet Hotel has achieved a new standard in customer experience. With a focus on luxurious accommodations, attentive service, and top-notch amenities, Brookstreet ensures each guest experience reflects its brand promise. The hotel’s approach includes ongoing employee training, feedback-driven improvements, and a quarterly recognition program that celebrates exceptional service.

Sponsored: While Ottawa is ever-changing and expanding, the Bytown Museum | Musée Bytown draws visitors in to pause, to reflect on a shared past, and to consider the city’s vibrant future. It welcomes visitors to experience and explore Ottawa’s history first-hand—in the very building that witnessed the city’s transformation over the course of nearly two centuries. There has never been a better time to experience the Bytown Museum: Ottawa’s community museum in the heart of historic downtown. Read more about the Ottawa's historic gem in #CAPITALMagazine: https://bit.ly/3ZQOMlt

Sponsored: It’s no secret that when employees communicate and collaborate outside of the workplace, it improves their performance and overall satisfaction in their job. Which is why team building activities have long been sought by companies large and small to help improve its culture. Read more about how Lumberjaxe’s unique team building opportunities in #CAPITALMagazine: https://bit.ly/4gJhJXi

Start your year with purpose and insight at the annual Ottawa's Economic Outlook, a cornerstone event for Ottawa’s business community. This gathering brings together influential voices and decision-makers to share actionable perspectives and strategies to navigate a changing economic landscape. As we face global uncertainties and local opportunities, this event equips you with the knowledge and connections to shape your path forward. Be part of the conversation as you connect with business and community leaders and prepare for the year ahead. Register here: https://bit.ly/3DnMToC Mann Lawyers LLP Algonquin College of Applied Arts and Technology OakWood Designers & Builders City of Ottawa / Ville d’Ottawa Rogers Centre Ottawa

Doing some shopping this Boxing Day? Every dollar spent at a local business generates a ripple effect: it helps local families, pays taxes that fund schools, and boosts the local economy. When you shop local, you’re helping more than just the store—you’re helping your community thrive! Tag your favourite local finds and spread the local love! Visit http://buylocalottawa.ca/ to see how else you can support local. #BuyLocalOttawa

During the #OttBOBs we recognized the CanadaWheels team as our Best Performance in Marketing! Thank you to Algonquin College of Applied Arts and Technology for sponsoring this award. CanadaWheels has excelled in an intensely competitive online automotive retail market, expanding its market share to 2.3 per cent in Canada. With successful pre-launch activities for its’ new USAWheels operation, CanadaWheels has positioned itself for sustained growth and increased brand visibility in both Canadian and U.S. markets.