BBOT News
Finalists Announced for the Burnaby Business Excellence Awards
October 3rd, 2019The finalists for the 20th annual Burnaby Business Excellence Awards were announced today at a Burnaby Board of Trade (BBOT) luncheon attended by over 200 business, community and political leaders. The nine award categories recognize leading businesses and not-for-profit organizations in Burnaby for their success, innovation, community involvement, and environmental sustainability. In addition, the Hilton […]
Read more...BBOT Co-hosts Social Purpose Executive Round Table with the City of Burnaby and United Way’s Social Purpose Institute
October 2nd, 2019The Burnaby Board of Trade in partnership with the City of Burnaby and the United Way’s Social Purpose Institute was pleased to bring together VP’s and CEO’s from Burnaby-based organizations for a round table discussion on social purpose. As a triple bottom line organization the Burnaby Board of Trade has long understood that […]
Read more...BBOT Fights for Better Language Training to Help Newcomers Enter Labour Force
October 1st, 2019The Burnaby Board of Trade recognizes the acute labour shortage faced by many businesses in Burnaby and across our region, and sees immigration as a key part of our workforce mix. That’s why the BBOT is advocating to the federal government for more funding for language training supports for newcomers to help them more quickly […]
Read more...The BBOT Launches New Referral Program
October 1st, 2019Starting October 1st, BBOT members have the opportunity to save money themselves and for businesses in their networks by referring them to the BBOT. Simply talk to your contact about the benefits of membership that you have experienced, then refer them to us to follow-up. If they join within 4 months both you and the […]
Read more...The Burnaby Board of Trade Leads Fight for Gender Equity on Corporate Boards at Canadian Chamber AGM
September 23rd, 2019The Burnaby Board of Trade (BBOT) is pleased that its policy encouraging and supporting more women on corporate boards passed at this weekend’s annual Canadian Chamber of Commerce AGM, taking place in St. John, New Brunswick. The BBOT has long demonstrated bold leadership in developing policy to increase gender diversity on Canada’s corporate boards. The […]
Read more...Burnaby Board of Trade To Host Federal Candidates On October 8th
September 17th, 2019On the evening of October 8th, the Burnaby Board of Trade will provide its members and the broader community an opportunity to engage directly with federal candidates in the three Burnaby ridings ahead of this autumn’s election. An important part of our mandate is to serve as a catalyst, convener, and champion of Burnaby […]
Read more...Have Your Say on Proposed Federal Chamber Policies
September 17th, 2019This weekend the Burnaby Board of Trade will be attending the Canadian Chamber of Commerce AGM and will be reviewing, debating, and voting on dozens of policy positions which will then be advanced with the federal government. These policies tackle issues such as taxation for small businesses, government funding programs, infrastructure priorities, and international trade. […]
Read more...BBOT Applauds City’s Updated Climate Action
September 17th, 2019The Burnaby Board of Trade is pleased to see the City of Burnaby, at a recent City Council meeting, approve an acceleration of Burnaby’s climate actions, and an update to the City’s community carbon pollution reduction targets. Through the work of our Environmental Sustainability Committee and its related taskforce, the Burnaby Board of Trade engaged […]
Read more...BBOT and Members Raise $4300 for Burnaby Hospice Society
September 17th, 2019At the annual Burnaby Board of Trade Golf Tournament earlier this month, the BBOT and its participating members raised $4300 to support the work of the Burnaby Hospice Society, which provides compassionate services for individuals and families in the end-of-life journey. At each BBOT golf tournament, a local, member non-profit is selected as the partner […]
Read more...5 Minutes for Chamber: The Nuts and Bolts of International Trade: Incoterms® 2020
September 11th, 2019The Canadian Chamber of Commerce and the Burnaby Board of Trade bring you “The Nuts and Bolts of International Trade: Incoterms® 2020” in this months edition of 5 Minutes for Business. It is easy to think international trade is all about convoluted acronyms that describe trade agreements that take a long time to negotiate. A […]
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