BIA News

The Ottawa Board of Trade

The Carp Road Corridor Business Association is a member of the Ottawa Board of Trade.  Membership gives our individual members a bigger voice in Ottawa's business community including a seat on the Board of Trade talent committee bringing forward our area challenges to attract employees. Many...

11th Annual 9 and Dine

Golfers and others may have noticed the activity at Irish Hills.  New ownership is making significant investments in the facilities and in the golf course.  We are currently planning the 11th annual "9 and Dine" and look forward to taking advantage of both. Each year for...

COVID Rapid Test Kits Available

The Ottawa Board of Trade, with partners including the Ottawa Coalition of Business Associations, is coordinating distribution of free COVID rapid screening tests to local businesses See this link for complete information including over / under 150 employees - https://www.ottawabot.ca/rapid-antigen-screening-kits/ Fewer than 150 employees?  Register here for Covid-19 rapid test...

COVID Vaccination Eligibility Opens Up to Employees

Vaccine access open tomorrow (May 11) at 8am for Group 2 Essential Workers.   Group 2 Essential Workers includes many of the employees in the Corridor: Workers in manufacturing industries directly involved in supporting the COVID-19 response, construction (including infrastructure) and other essential businesses and services where facilities are...

Business Association provides input to the City Official Plan

The City of Ottawa's Official Plan might seem a remote topic to business and property owners in the Corridor but it will have impacts.  The business association met recently with Councillor's El-Chantiry and Moffatt along with City General Manager Steve Willis to bring forward the...