BBOT News

Property Taxes Cut and Late Fees Waived by Province Following BBOT Advocacy; BBOT Applauds Move To Address Rent/Lease Crisis


  April 16, 2020 — Today, the provincial government effectively cut property tax bills by 25% and deferred their payment until October 1, a move the Burnaby Board of Trade applauds as an important step in addressing the challenges facing business tenants across BC during COVID-19. Property tax and rent/lease payments are two of the […]

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Just Announced – New Commercial Rent Support Coming; Eligibility Expanded for Interest-Free Business Loans


Today, two announcements were made which directly respond to our advocacy with government and get additional supports for local businesses. Within the past hour, the Prime Minister announced a new support to help small businesses pay commercial rents, and also announced expanded eligibility for the $40,000 interest-free loans program. New ‘Canada Emergency Commercial Rent Assistance […]

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Canada Emergency Response Benefit


The Canada Emergency Response Benefit (CERB) is for people who have stopped working or are working greatly reduced hours because of COVID-19. This benefit is paid in blocks of four weeks in the amount of $2,000, which is equivalent to $500 per week. A maximum 28 weeks of benefits can be paid.  The benefit payments are […]

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Canadian Chamber of Commerce Webinar: Using Ecommerce to Keep Your Business Running Through the COVID-19 Crisis


Join the Canadian Chamber of Commerce and Shopify on Wednesday, April 15, as they discuss options for navigating your business through this new environment. This session will explore the use of resources and e-commerce tools that you can access through Shopify, as well as answer your questions about their platform and transitioning your business to […]

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Applications Open for BC Temporary Rental Supplement


As a support to workers and residents during COVID-19, a new provincial program will provide a temporary rental supplement for April, May and June 2020. It will cover part of the rent for low- and moderate-income renters who have lost income as a result of COVID-19. Applicants will only have to apply once. If they apply in […]

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Burnaby RCMP Anti-Crime Poster Campaign


With many businesses being closed during the COVID-19 crisis, the Burnaby RCMP  have increased dedicated additional officers from their Community Response and Prolific Offender Suppression Teams to patrol commercial areas where empty businesses could be targeted. The RCMP has also launched a poster campaign to help deter any potential crime which may occur while businesses are closed. […]

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Funding for Non Profits Available from Community Response Fund


  The Community Response Fund is a special fund to rapidly deploy essential relief to organizations in BC (with priority given to charities in the Lower Mainland and the Fraser Valley) who are providing front-line services to vulnerable populations whose staff, volunteers, programs, and operations have been disproportionately impacted by COVID-19.  Applications are not currently being accepted. The Fund is […]

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Are you a restaurant that is still open and looking for more visibility?


Are you a restaurant that is still open and looking for more visibility? Then let the community know you are open for business!  The BBOT’s partner the Burnaby NOW can help get your new hours and delivery options in front of people in our region right at dinner time for an affordable price, starting at $320 for […]

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Take to National “Canadian Survey on Business Conditions” and Help Steer Government Action


Your voice helps shape government’s response to COVID-19.  That’s why the Burnaby Board of Trade is urging all in our business community to participate in the new “Canadian Survey on Business Conditions“.  This nation-wide survey will provide information to help us advocate on your behalf, and will directly help government devise strategies for the survival […]

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Supply and Support the Government’s COVID-19 Response


Since the COVID-19 crisis began, many businesses have been seeking ways to retooling to support government and public health efforts and to backstop our front line workers. BC now has a new tool, built by Burnaby-based software company Traction on Demand, to help businesses do just that. Supply the BC COVID-19 Response The B.C. Government […]

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