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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 […]
Read more...Renew the COVID Tax Cuts Says Burnaby Board of Trade
February 18th, 2021As the COVID-19 pandemic persists and public health orders continue to restrict regular business activity, the Burnaby Board of Trade (BBOT) is calling for the provincial government to renew three tax cuts and deferrals it introduced last year and which are set to expire. In a letter to Finance Minister Selina Robinson and in a […]
Read more...Four Ways Reboot Plus Is Engaging Youth In Their Career Development
February 17th, 2021The Burnaby Board of Trade is a partner in the Reboot Plus Program, aimed at supporting youth in their career development and building stronger connections with local business. (Info on Reboot Program) But how is Reboot engaging youth? Read this latest blog post on four ways this program is having such a positive impact on […]
Read more...$5000 Canada United Grants To Help Cover Small Business COVID-19 Costs
February 16th, 2021Applications have now closed for this program. The #CanadaUnited campaign is a nationwide small and local business campaign encouraging Canadians to buy local and support our small business community. As part of this campaign, $5000 grants are being made through a Canada United Small Business Relief Fund to support small businesses. This national grant program […]
Read more...The City of Burnaby, the Burnaby Board of Trade and the Social Purpose Institute Form Partnership to Accelerate a Purpose Led Economy
February 16th, 2021The United Way’s Social Purpose Institute (SPI), the Burnaby Board of Trade, and the City of Burnaby have entered a unique and strategic tripartite partnership to make Burnaby a hub for the growth and acceleration of social purpose led organizations. The Social Purpose Institute, located in Burnaby, and the Burnaby Board of Trade, the city’s chamber of […]
Read more...City of Burnaby Proclaims “Chamber of Commerce Week” February 15-19, 2021
February 16th, 2021Burnaby Mayor Mike Hurley has hereby officially proclaimed February 15-19, 2021 as “Chamber of Commerce Week” in the City of Burnaby! The proclamation is in recognition of the vital role chambers of commerce play as catalysts for economic recovery and growth, conveners of business and community leaders, and champions for the needs of local businesses. The […]
Read more...Watch the Video: Women Mean Business Panel Discussion
February 12th, 2021On January 27, the Burnaby Board of Trade and our Women’s Business Success Network hosted an engaging panel discussion where attendees heard from top female leaders and entrepreneurs who shared their stories and experiences. If you missed the event, the recording is now available for BBOT members to view through this direct link: https://youtu.be/nYzRCLTR43c Special […]
Read more...Build Your Business and Earn $50 When You Join the Burnaby Board of Trade
February 11th, 2021Join the Burnaby Board of Trade and Earn $50 Join the Burnaby Board of Trade between February 15 and March 12, and receive a $50 gift card from a local brewery, restaurant, or shop of your choice! Plus, new members will also receive: Free enhanced listing on the Burnaby Business Directory ($99 value) No Administration […]
Read more...ICBC To Issue $600 million in Rebates for Drivers; Burnaby Board of Trade Applauds Giving Money Back To Consumers and Urges Using it to Support Local
February 2nd, 2021This afternoon, Premier John Horgan, Minister of Public Safety and Solicitor General Mike Farnworth, and ICBC CEO Nicolas Jimenez announced drivers in BC would be seeing rebates on their car insurance of an average of $190 per policy, totaling $600 million, due to a significant reduction in costs faced by the public auto insurer during […]
Read more...BBOT Participates in Exclusive Pre-Budget Consultation to Push for Business Supports and Strategic Investment
February 2nd, 2021February 2, 2021 — Businesses need a robust economic recovery in 2021, and the only way to get there is through aggressive vaccination, testing, and consumer confidence efforts — that was the message the Burnaby Board of Trade delivered to the federal government during an exclusive budget consultation today. Paul Holden, BBOT President & CEO, […]
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