BBOT News
Opportunity for Professional Services Like Accountants, Financial Planners, Bookkeepers and Lawyers
October 11th, 2020As part of the Small and Medium-Sized Business Recovery Grant program from the provincial government, a number of professional service providers including accountants, lawyers bookkeepers and financial planners are being sought to provide advice and consulting to applicant businesses. Providers will be paid up to a maximum of $2,000 (at a maximum of $250 per […]
Read more...Small Business Week – 5 Days of Free Small Business Programming
October 7th, 2020October 19-23 is Small Business Week and the Burnaby Board of Trade invites you to a full week of free programming to celebrate! The challenges of COVID-19 have put a spotlight on the importance of our small business community and this year the Burnaby Board of Trade if offering 5 days of inspiration, education […]
Read more...This year, Thanksgiving’s covered!
October 4th, 2020This year, make Thanksgiving stress-free while also supporting local restaurants and small businesses! From fresh turkeys ready for you to bake, to sumptuous desserts and sides, to completely prepared feasts, let our Burnaby Board of Trade members help you celebrate the holiday safely and easily. Scroll below to see highlights of our members who […]
Read more...The Canada Recovery Caregiving Benefit (CRCB)
October 4th, 2020The Canada Recovery Caregiver Benefit provides (from September 27, 2020) $500 per week, ($450 after tax) for up to 26 weeks per household to eligible Canadians where an individual in a household is unable to work for at least 60% of their normal hours because of childcare responsibilities related to COVID-19. This applies if […]
Read more...New Canada Recovery Sickness Benefit (CRSB)
October 4th, 2020The Canada Recovery Sickness Benefit provides $500 per week, for up to two weeks, effective September 27, 2020 for one year, for workers who are unable to work because they are sick, must self-isolate due to COVID-19, or have underlying health conditions that put them at higher risk of COVID-19. This new benefit is […]
Read more...Missed Green Talks! 2020? Watch On-Demand Our Two Sustainability Events
September 29th, 2020September 29, 2020 — Today, the Burnaby Board of Trade concluded Green Talks! 2020, a two-part digital event that brought together individuals from all walks of life to hear about, discuss, and engage on the topic of embedding and enhancing sustainability throughout our community. Recordings of the two sessions are posted and available for viewing […]
Read more...WorkSafeBC Rate Consultations
September 24th, 2020WorkSafeBC is holding a number of free, virtual consultation sessions with their Chief Financial Officer and others from their leadership team to discuss WorkSafeBC’s insurance rates for the coming year. During these sessions, we will provide an overview of the preliminary rates for 2021, inform employers about rate and classification changes, and outline what they […]
Read more...Speech from the Throne Delivered Laying Out Federal Government Priorities ; Burnaby Board of Trade Pleased with Action on Business Supports, Childcare, Environment
September 23rd, 2020September 23 – Today, Governor General Julie Payette delivered the Speech from the Throne, which opens the new session of federal parliament. The Burnaby Board of Trade was closely watching this speech to ascertain the direction the federal government plans to take in the months ahead in dealing with the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the related […]
Read more...BBOT Members Define and Articulate Social Purpose
September 23rd, 2020The Burnaby Board of Trade and The Social Purpose Institute of the United Way entered a strategic partnership to grow Burnaby as a hub for social purpose driven businesses. We are thrilled that Burnaby Board of Trade members Chandos Construction, Return-it, Royal Printers and Traction on Demand have completed the Social Purpose Innovators Program that […]
Read more...BBOT President and CEO Paul Holden Speaks with Canada Wide Media CEO Peter Legge
September 23rd, 2020BBOT President and CEO speaks with Canada Wide CEO Peter Legge on the “How to Move Business Forward” podcast series about how to move business forward amidst COVID-19 including insights on engaging members, communications and outreach and leading during uncertain times. Click here to access the library of podcasts.
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