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BC Recovery Benefit
December 15th, 2020The BC Recovery Benefit is a one-time direct deposit payment for eligible families, single parents or individuals. Benefit eligibility is based on net income from your 2019 tax return. You must apply to receive the benefit. Applications open December 18, 2020. The Benefit: Families and Single Parents The benefit is $1,000 for eligible families and […]
Read more...Forgivable Loan Program Extended and Expanded for Businesses
December 15th, 2020Starting on December 4 and running until March 31, 2021, the Canada Emergency Business Account program is being extended — eligible businesses facing financial hardship as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic are now able to access a second CEBA loan of up to $20,000 – on top of the initial $40,000 that was […]
Read more...This year, Christmas is covered!
December 15th, 2020While the holidays may look different this year, let our local businesses help you celebrate the season safely and easily! From fresh turkeys ready for you to bake, to sumptuous desserts and sides, to completely prepared feasts, let our Burnaby Board of Trade members help you celebrate the season with festive meals and treats […]
Read more...The Burnaby Board of Trade Wants Your Feedback
December 7th, 2020The Burnaby Board of Trade in association with the BC Chamber of Commerce Network wants feedback on how COVID-19 is impacting your business. After the previous COVID ‘Pulse Check’ Survey, the BC government acted on the BC Chamber network and other business associations’ request to further extended the temporary layoff provision in the Employment Standards Act […]
Read more...Federal Government Releases Fall Fiscal Update Outlining Impact of COVID-19
November 30th, 2020Today, Finance Minister and Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland provided a Fall Economic Statement (read) that reviewed the financial impacts of COVID-19 on the Canadian economy, and plans for future economic response measures. Given the economic contraction caused by COVID-19 and the direct spending measures implemented to respond to it, today Minister Freeland reported that there […]
Read more...GivingTuesday – Double Your Donation and Win with the Burnaby Board of Trade
November 30th, 2020Support the Causes and Charities that Build Our Community — and the Burnaby Board of Trade Could Double Your Donation! Tuesday, December 1 is GivingTuesday — a day to support and donate to the causes and charities that make our communities great places to live. This year, given the COVID-19 pandemic, many Burnaby not-for-profits have […]
Read more...Premier Horgan Announces New Cabinet
November 26th, 2020BC Premier John Horgan has announced his new cabinet, which includes two Burnaby MLAs. The Burnaby Board of Trade congratulates all cabinet members on their appointments, and looks forward to engaging with each on the issues that matter to our members during their tenures. The cabinet and parliamentary secretaries are as follows: Premier: John Horgan Attorney […]
Read more...CONTEST: Shop Local This Black Friday & Cyber Monday and We Could Pay Your Bills!
November 26th, 2020This Black Friday and Cyber Monday, shop local and the Burnaby Board of Trade could pay your bill for you! Given the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic, our local businesses need your support during what is a critical time of year for many of them. This Black Friday and Cyber Monday, shop locally — whether […]
Read more...NEW Canada Emergency Rent Subsidy
November 20th, 2020The Canada Emergency Rent Support (CERS) is now open for applications to help businesses impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic to pay rent and mortgage interest. Read below for info and then click here to apply. This is a new program, unrelated to the Canada Emergency Commercial Rental Assistance Program from earlier in the year. This […]
Read more...2020-2021 Burnaby Business Magazine and Business Directory Now Online!
November 17th, 2020The 2020-2021 Burnaby Business Magazine and Business Directory is now available online. Click here to read and review! This magazine, which is also being sent in print to all Burnaby Board of Trade members, is full of inspiring stories on Burnaby’s business community and the response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Plus, it contains a full […]
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