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BBOT Holds Hybrid State of the City Event with Mayor Hurley; Recording Now Available
July 9th, 2021The Burnaby Board of Trade again led the region in returning to safe, in-person business events by holding a hybrid State of the City Address event with Mayor Mike Hurley on July 8. With restrictions lessened by the province, a limited in-person element of the event was held to watch live the Mayor’s annual update on City […]
Read more...Read our Latest Column – Have Patience as Businesses Transition to New COVID Rules
July 9th, 2021Read the latest business column from Burnaby Board of Trade President & CEO Paul Holden in the Burnaby NOW, this time asking for patience as businesses navigate the transition to new, relaxed COVID rules. The new rules leave much up to the discretion of individual businesses. So yes, you may find stores which still ask […]
Read more...BC Moves to Step 3 of the Restart Plan on July 1
June 29th, 2021Starting July 1, the province will enter step 3 of the BC Restart Plan and a host of restrictions related to the COVID-19 pandemic will be loosened or repealed impacting business operations and social interactions. The final step, Step 4, is expected on September 7. To read the full Restart Plan, click here. For the […]
Read more...Call for Nominations – Burnaby Business Excellence Awards
June 27th, 2021The Call for Nominations is now open for the 22nd annual Burnaby Business Excellence Awards! Click here to submit a nomination! The Burnaby Business Excellence Awards is a joint initiative of the Burnaby Board of Trade and the City of Burnaby and is an opportunity to recognize and honour Burnaby businesses, organizations and entrepreneurs for their […]
Read more...Small and Medium-Sized Business Recovery Grant – Applications Closing
June 27th, 2021Applications closed July 2! This program administered by the provincial government provides grants and recovery training and consulting to small and medium businesses impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. This program is available to BC businesses impacted by COVID-19 and who experienced at least a 30% decline in revenue for one month between March 2020 and […]
Read more...Watch the Recording: Indigenous Engagement & Business Event
June 27th, 2021Did you miss out on our recent indigenous reconciliation event? You can now view the recording online! Hosted by the Burnaby Board of Trade, the event featured a discussion with individuals and organizations, both indigenous and non-indigenous, who have worked to build relationships, engagement and participation with our indigenous communities. Hear stories, case studies, and […]
Read more...Shocking Business Property Tax Bill This Year?
June 22nd, 2021Shocking Business Property Tax Bill? This year businesses are getting hit with two property tax issues. First, the province is fully ending COVID-19 tax cuts made in 2020, meaning this year’s taxes are rising significantly to return to 2019 levels. Second, as the city grows and development increases, the broken way our province values […]
Read more...2021 City of Burnaby Property Taxes
June 21st, 2021It’s property tax season and business property tax bills are arriving, with payment due by July 5. Read below for information and resources on your 2021 property tax bill, how it is calculated, and why this year businesses should expect a significant increase as COVID tax cuts expire. About Burnaby Property Taxes The City of […]
Read more...RCMP Crime Reduction Bulletin
June 18th, 2021The Burnaby Board of Trade works with the RCMP directly, and through our membership on the City’s Public Safety Committee, to raise the concerns of our business community in terms of crime. This crime bulletin is one additional way to ensure you have information on crime trends, what to watch for in your areas, and […]
Read more...Watch the Recording: Managing Teams and Execution in a Virtual Workplace
June 17th, 2021Did you miss our recent webinar on the various tools and online techniques you can use to manager your teams, collaborate, and execute on goals while working remotely? You can now view the recording online! Over the past year, business owners and managers have had to reassess how they collaborate, communicate and execute with their […]
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