BBOT News
May 10, 2021 – Day of Action Against Anti-Asian Racism
May 10th, 2021May 10, 2021 has been proclaimed by the City of Burnaby as a Day of Action Against Anti-Asian Racism. The Burnaby Board of Trade believes in an inclusive and welcoming community for all, where everyone is free to live, work, play, learn and contribute. Hate has no place in Burnaby, and we share the […]
Read more...Researching Reboot Plus: Examining New Approaches to Training and Skills Development for Canadian Youth
May 4th, 2021Carla Hotel, MA, MEd (Counselling Psychology), and Danielle Quigley, Ph.D. of Douglas College in New Westminster, B.C., are researchers of the Reboot Plus Program. Offered in partnership through the Douglas College Training Group and PEERs Employment & Education Resources with the Burnaby Board of Trade, this innovative program aims to re-engage at-risk youth in […]
Read more...Accessing Student Talent for Your Business
May 4th, 2021Businesses from Burnaby and the Lower Mainland have unrivalled access to skilled talent thanks to our world-class post-secondary institutions. But how do you find and access that talent, and what are the various ways students can help and support your business? Through our partnership with the BC Chamber of Commerce, Burnaby Board of Trade […]
Read more...Watch the Recording: The Launch Online Grant Explained
May 3rd, 2021Did you miss our session explaining how to access the Launch Online Grant to get money to build an e-commerce site or online booking system for your business? Watch the recording of this presentation from the Ministry of Jobs, Economic Recovery, and Innovation to get the latest on this program and how you can access […]
Read more...Watch the Recording: Sustainable Supply Chains
April 27th, 2021Did you miss our session on embedding sustainability into your supply chain? Watch the recording of this engaging discussion with three diverse businesses (grocery. construction, and printing) to hear thoughts and experiences on using procurement a tool for environmental and social good. Our business presenters share first and next steps to implementing a sustainable supply […]
Read more...Expanded “Circuit Breaker Business Relief Grant” for Restaurant, Fitness, Accommodation Businesses up to $20,000
April 26th, 2021A provincial grant is available to hospitality, accommodation and fitness businesses impacted by the “circuit breaker” restrictions announced on March 29, 2021 and the travel restrictions announced on April 23, 2021. The grant amounts have been doubled in response the increase in the duration of provincial closures. Grants will now be available in $2,000, $4,000, $10,000 […]
Read more...Province Announces New Travel Restrictions During COVID-19
April 23rd, 2021April 23, 2021 – In light of continuing transmission of COVID-19, from April 23 to May 25 the province is using powers under the Emergency Program Act to restrict travel between three regional zones of the province: Lower Mainland and Fraser Valley (Fraser Health and Coastal Health regions); Vancouver Island (Island Health region); and […]
Read more...2021 BC Budget Review
April 20th, 2021April 20, 2021 – Today, Minister of Finance Selina Robinson released the 2021/2022 provincial budget, outlining the plans for government taxes and revenue over the next year. The $69.1 billion provincial budget forecasts a $9.7 billion deficit for 2021/22, decreasing to $5.5 billion and $4.3 billion over the following two years. Below, read the […]
Read more...‘Eat Out and Win’ Contest
April 20th, 2021Eat Out to Support our Local Restaurant Sector and You Could Win! With new restrictions prohibiting indoor dining until May 25, our local restaurants need your support through take-out, delivery and patio dining. And the Burnaby Board of Trade is going to make it even tastier to eat local! Every time you support a BBOT […]
Read more...2021 Federal Budget Released
April 19th, 2021April 19, 2021 — Today, federal Minister of Finance Chrystia Freeland released the 2021/2022 federal budget, outlining the plans for government taxes and spending. Below, read the Burnaby Board of Trade’s highlights of some of key announcements in the budget, plus access further resources and analysis on what the federal budget means for you. The […]
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