BBOT News
Have Your Say to New Transit Service from Burnaby to the North Shore
November 1st, 2019Have your voice heard! Take the survey between October 28 and November 11 and help Translink shape the future of transit at translink.ca/networkreview. There is a new express service between Phibbs Exchange and Metrotown being proposed for 2020 that could impact traffic and transportation in our city. These proposed changes aim to: Provide a faster connection […]
Read more...BBOT Talks Property Taxes on CBC and CKNW, Calls for Province to Act
October 29th, 2019Burnaby Board of Trade President & CEO Paul Holden was interviewed by CBC Radio’s Gloria Macarenko on the “On the Coast” show, and on CKNW’s “The Lynda Steele Show” last week about the problem of soaring property assessments driving unsustainable property tax bills. This issue “actually strikes at the very existence of small businesses. And let’s […]
Read more...Daiya Foods to open 400,000 Square Food Production Facility in Burnaby
October 25th, 2019BBOT President and CEO Paul Holden attended the “soft” opening of Daiya’s new 400,000 food production facility in Burnaby. This new location in Burnaby is over 400,000 sq. ft. in size, providing the company with quadruple the production capacity compared to its existing 65,000-sq-ft facility in East Vancouver. According to the company, this is one […]
Read more...Minority Government Should Provide Opportunity To Collaborate on Important Issues Says Burnaby Board of Trade
October 22nd, 2019In light of a minority parliament following last night’s federal election, the Burnaby Board of Trade is welcoming the opportunity to engage with all federal parties to advance the interests of local business. While a minority government is traditionally less stable than a majority one, the Burnaby Board of Trade can see potential upside with […]
Read more...BBOT Stands Up for Business Interests in Meeting with 14 Provincial Ministries
October 22nd, 2019Last week, the Burnaby Board of Trade met for a full day with 25 government representatives, including senior deputy ministers, from across 14 provincial ministries to discuss issues affecting businesses in Burnaby and across the region and province. The Burnaby Board of Trade was joined by colleagues from 15 other chambers of commerce and boards […]
Read more...Use Your Voice. The BC Chamber of Commerce’s Collective Perspective Survey
October 21st, 2019The BC Chamber of Commerce’s Collective perspective survey is looking for input from businesses across the province to provide insights on issues impacting business from every region and sector across the province. The survey is now live. Ensure that your voice is heard. Results from the survey will: Inform our advocacy efforts and define how […]
Read more...Burnaby Board of Trade Hosts Forum with Federal Election Candidates
October 9th, 2019Last night, the Burnaby Board of Trade held a forum for members and the broader community to connect with candidates in the upcoming federal election in all three Burnaby ridings. 13 candidates representing five political parties attended the event, which provided opportunities for attendees to meet each candidate one-on-one and discuss issues or ask questions […]
Read more...Applications Now Accepted for Buy BC Partnership Program
October 8th, 2019The Buy BC Partnership Program provides $2 million per year until March 2021 to help B.C.’s agrifood and seafood sector market their products and increase sales within B.C.with their marketing efforts using the Buy BC logo on their products or promotional materials. From Oct. 1, 2019, until Nov. 29, 2019, applications are being accepted for […]
Read more...As BC Legislature Starts Fall Session, Burnaby Board of Trade Says Time is Running Out For A Property Tax Solution for Small Businesses
October 7th, 2019October 7, 2019 For Immediate Release As BC Legislature Starts Fall Session, Burnaby Board of Trade Says Time is Running Out For A Property Tax Solution for Small Businesses With MLA’s returning to the BC Legislature for the fall sitting, the Burnaby Board of Trade (BBOT) is calling on the provincial government to provide BC’s […]
Read more...5 Minutes for Business: It’s still the economy, stupid!
October 7th, 2019In this edition of 5 Minutes for Business, the Canadian Chamber of Commerce and the Burnaby Board of Trade present “It’s still the economy, stupid.” As democratic strategist James Carville famously put it during Bill Clinton’s successful 1992 presidential campaign, “It’s the economy, stupid.” Election day is two weeks away and it’s remarkable how none […]
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