BBOT News
Regional Relief and Recovery Fund – Deadline March 31, 2021
March 15th, 2021The Regional Relief and Recover Fund (RRRF) is designed to support local businesses facing financial hardship because of COVID-19, but who are ineligible for the Canadian Emergency Business Account (CEBA) program, the “RRRF – Community Futures Stream,” (for rural businesses) or the “RRRF – Women’s Enterprise Initiative Stream” (click here for more info on this […]
Read more...How Reboot Plus Can Help Youth Discover Their Career Path
March 10th, 2021It can be difficult to understand why one should be concerned with finishing high school when there is no clear vision of what lies beyond. With funding from the Future Skills Centre, Douglas College Training Group, the Burnaby Board of Trade, and PEERS Employment & Education Resources are researching whether “hope-centred” career development can nudge […]
Read more...Food and Beverage Processors — Buy BC funding application intake now open
March 10th, 2021Local food and beverage processors can now apply for the latest round of Buy BC funding to help promote their products and increase sales within B.C. The Buy BC Partnership Program is providing $2 million this year to help eligible applicants with their marketing efforts with funding to help them undertake sector and/or product specific […]
Read more...BBOT Hosts Government Purchasing and Procurement Session
March 9th, 2021On March 4, the Burnaby Board of Trade held a special session with representatives from the federal government to explore government buying and procurement. Missed the event? Watch the recording to catch up on how government purchasing works, and how your business can explore how to sell and supply the various departments of the […]
Read more...Exclusive TELUS Discounts for Burnaby Board of Trade Members
March 9th, 2021Burnaby Board of Trade members have access to exclusive discounts on various TELUS telecommunication services, including mobility, internet, office security and more! These discounts are exclusive to BBOT members only — contact benefits@bbot.ca to request access to your special member savings!
Read more...B.C. moves to Phase 2 of COVID-19 immunization plan, protects seniors
March 2nd, 2021More than 400,000 people in British Columbia will be immunized from March to early April as the Province moves into Phase 2 of the largest immunization rollout in B.C.’s history. “At every step of the way, we are putting the health and safety of British Columbians first,” said Premier John Horgan. B.C. was one of the […]
Read more...BBOT Profiled in “Sustainable and Just Association Report”
March 2nd, 2021The “Sustainable and Just Association Report” was commissioned by the Canadian government via Employment and Social Development Canada which is interested in accelerating the response of the private sector to contributing to a sustainable and just future for Canadians and their communities. The Burnaby Board of Trade is delighted to be selected as one […]
Read more...BBOT Applauds Move to Permanent Wholesale Liquor Pricing
February 23rd, 2021February 23 – The Burnaby Board of Trade applauds the move announced today by the province to allow restaurants, bars, and pubs to permanently purchase liquor at wholesale prices. These changes permanently allow restaurants, bars and pubs to pay the wholesale price for the products they purchase, which is the same cost paid by government […]
Read more...Extensions Announced for Various COVID Individual Benefit Programs
February 23rd, 2021The Government of Canada has announced plans to introduce regulatory and legislative amendments to increase the number of weeks of benefits available for the Canada Recovery Benefit (CRB), the Canada Recovery Sickness Benefit (CRSB), the Canada Recovery Caregiving Benefit (CRCB) and Employment Insurance (EI) regular benefits. The proposed changes would: increase the number of […]
Read more...Representing Business with Government — BBOT Meets with Provincial Finance and Jobs Ministers
February 22nd, 2021In two digital meetings last week, the Burnaby Board of Trade and our members met with provincial Minister of Finance Selina Robinson and Minister of Jobs, Economic Recovery, and Innovation Ravi Kahlon to discuss the needs of local business and what priorities are on the radar of the provincial government. In a meeting with the […]
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