BBOT News
BBOT Welcomes Delegation from Shandong, China
July 30th, 2019Last week the Burnaby Board of Trade (BBOT) welcomed a delegation from Shandong, China and presented to them about the advantages and opportunities of Burnaby as a business destination, and explored their business interests in Canada. As part of our economic development role the Burnaby Board of Trade actively develops and champions strong economic […]
Read more...Mayor’s Taskforce on Community Housing Releases Final Report
July 30th, 2019On July 29th, the Mayor’s Taskforce on Community Housing presented its final report, with 18 recommendations for action, to Burnaby City Council. Launched in January, the Taskforce actively engaged stakeholders and residents to identify issues and consider ways to improve housing affordability. BBOT President and CEO Paul Holden was named a member of the […]
Read more...Congratulations to Burnaby Businesses Who Made Short List for Entrepreneurial Awards
July 24th, 2019Congratulations to the Burnaby businesses who were selected as finalists for the Ernst and Young Entrepreneur of the Year Pacific awards. Spud.ca CEO Peter van Stolk (in the social impact category); Raminder Grewal, Keystone Environmental president (environmental products and services); and Vern Milani, president of Milani Plumbing, Heating & Air Conditioning (consumer products and […]
Read more...BBOT Leads Regional Chambers of Commerce and Boards of Trade to Unite in Call For Property Tax Reform
July 23rd, 2019This week, the Burnaby Board of Trade and eleven other local chambers of commerce and boards of trade came together to issue a joint call for the provincial government to act to reform the property tax system and stop some businesses facing soaring property taxes because of the redevelopment potential of their properties. Businesses across […]
Read more...BBOT Working to Help Businesses on Property Tax
July 16th, 2019You may have seen news stories about Vancouver City Council calling for a split-tax solution this past week. The Burnaby Board of Trade (BBOT) is pleased to see the City of Vancouver endorsing a split-tax solution, which builds on our advocacy efforts and follows the City of Burnaby similarly calling for the province to change the […]
Read more...5 Minutes for Business: Trustworthy AI: Why the OECD’s Recommendation on Artificial Intelligence Matters
July 11th, 2019Artificial intelligence (AI) has the potential to solve complex problems in Canada and around the world, but also brings forward numerous risks. In this edition of 5 Minutes for Business, brought to you by the Burnaby Board of Trade and the Canadian Chamber of Commer, we examine the first international standard for AI policies that […]
Read more...Tackling Housing Affordability Through City, BBOT Taskforces
July 9th, 2019Housing Affordability is a top concern of Burnaby Board of Trade (BBOT) members according to several BBOT surveys and outreaches. A lack of housing affordability impacts the availability of employees, the discretionary spending of consumers, and the cohesiveness of our community. The Burnaby Board of Trade is tackling the issue housing affordability through its […]
Read more...Exclusive BBOT Savings on Summer Attractions
July 5th, 2019BBOT members have access to exclusive savings on a variety of summer shows and attractions such as Playland, Vancouver Aquarium, Cirque du Soleil, Disney on Ice, and much more. Perkopolis also offers year-round savings on everything from magazine subscriptions to meal delivery services. Plus, as membership is organization-based, any of your staff or […]
Read more...BBOT Event Highlights Breadth of Sustainability Innovation in Burnaby
June 28th, 2019Thanks to everyone who made this year’s Sustainability and Innovation Talks event such a success! Held at the Element Hotel on June 27, Sustainability and Innovation Talks featured rapid-fire presentations from a suite of sustainability-minded speakers from across our region covering a variety of environmental topics. Speakers included: Karen Storry (Metro Vancouver) on eliminating textile waste […]
Read more...Burnaby Board of Trade Announces New Vision
June 19th, 2019Today, at the Burnaby Board of Trade’s 109th Annual General Meeting, President & CEO Paul Holden presented and announced a new vision for the organization as the catalyst, convener, and champion for Burnaby businesses and the Burnaby community at large. Paul Holden announced that over the course of the next few months, members and the public […]
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