BBOT News
5 Minutes for Business: How Europe Got Her Groove Back
June 8th, 2017Now that the European elections have come and gone with favourable results, in this edition of 5 Minutes for Business, brought to you by The Canadian Chamber of Commerce, Hendrik Brakel, our Senior Director, Economic, Financial and Tax Policy, reflects on the prosperous impact these elections have fostered for both the European and Canadian economies. With Europe […]
Read more...Government Suspends CASL “Private Right of Action” – BBOT To Continue to Push for Amendment & Repeal of Spam Law
June 7th, 2017Today, June 7, the Government of Canada issued an Order in Council suspending the implementation of the ‘private right of action’ contained in Canada’s Anti Spam Legislation (CASL), a move the Burnaby Board of Trade applauds as a significant step in reducing the burden and harm of CASL on the business community. The provision, known […]
Read more...Join in June Membership Charity Drive
June 1st, 2017From June 1st to 29th the Burnaby Board of Trade (BBOT) is holding a Membership Competition to grow our business network while supporting the work of local non-profit organizations! Four teams of BBOT members will be reaching out to business owners, entrepreneurs and professionals and inviting them to be part of the dynamic Burnaby Board […]
Read more...BBOT Policy Initiatives Adopted by the BC Chamber of Commerce
May 30th, 2017The Burnaby Board of Trade regularly advocates on issues important to our membership via our social, environmental, and economic development committees, and through other targeted initiatives. This weekend Cory Redekop (Manager-Policy and Events) and Paul Holden (President & CEO) attended the BC Chamber of Commerce AGM in Victoria where they had the opportunity to […]
Read more...The Burnaby Board of Trade is pleased to be recognized by the City of Burnaby for Environmental Excellence
May 29th, 2017FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 24, 2017 Burnaby, BC The Burnaby Board of Trade is pleased to be recognized by the City of Burnaby for Environmental Excellence in the category of Business Stewardship for its multi-award winning program, A Pledge for a Sustainable Community. The Pledge for a Sustainable Community, is an online resource which helps […]
Read more...5 Minutes for Business: Fast and Furious—Negotiating NAFTA
May 23rd, 2017Now that the Trump administration has notified Congress that it plans to renegotiate NAFTA, in this edition of 5 Minutes for Business, Hendrik Brakel, the Senior Director, Economic, Financial and Tax Policy for the Canadian Chamber of Commerce, considers what will happen over the 90-day consultation period and whether it’s possible to renegotiate NAFTA within […]
Read more...Burnaby Board of Trade Makes the Case for More Women in Corporate Boardrooms with New Policy Proposal
May 17th, 2017The Burnaby Board of Trade (BBOT) is making the business case for greater gender diversity on corporate boards as a way of driving economic growth and is calling for provincial action in a new policy released today. The BBOT’s new policy is calling for BC to take several steps to encourage greater gender diversity including: […]
Read more...The Burnaby Board of Trade is Hiring!
May 11th, 2017Finance Coordinator Burnaby Board of Trade – Burnaby, BC Finance & Administrative Coordinator We are a dynamic business association who rely on the smooth operation of our administrative and general office functions in order to deliver high quality service to our members. Your forte is utilizing your dependable and ‘can-do’ customer service orientation and strong […]
Read more...BBOT Hosts Mayor Corrigan’s Annual State of the City Address
May 5th, 2017Over 330 people packed the Delta Burnaby Hotel & Conference Centre on May 4th for the annual State of the City Luncheon featuring Burnaby Mayor Derek Corrigan’s annual address on the state of Burnaby and the plans for future development, growth and opportunities. Following a networking reception–featuring “now-and-then” photos of Burnaby in recognition of its 125 […]
Read more...5 Minutes for Business – Exiting Europe and Terminating NAFTA – Have our Trading Partners Lost it??
May 2nd, 2017In this edition of 5 Minutes for Business, Hendrik Brakel, The Canadian Chamber of Commerce Senior Director, Economic, Financial and Tax Policy, addresses the pending French elections taking place Sunday, May 7th. The people of France will vote in the second round of the Presidential election, which bears a striking resemblance to the US elections with threats to stop […]
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