BBOT News

5 Minutes for Business: Developing a Low Carbon Economy Needs a Regulatory System that Works


In this month’s 5 Minutes for Business, presented by the Canadian Chamber of Commerce and Burnaby Board of Trade, we take a closer look at Canada’s energy sector and how Canada’s regulatory system is limiting the ability to get energy products to market.   Read this quick business brief by clicking here or viewing below:

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Canada Summer Jobs program is now open


The application period for the Canada Summer Jobs program is now open.  This program helps employers to hire youth and create valuable summer job opportunities that strengthen our local economy and our community. Funding is available for not-for-profit organizations and public and private sector employers with 50 or fewer employees. If you are a non-profit […]

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Employer Health Tax Now In Effect; BBOT Renews Call to Cancel/Fix Tax


  The provincial government’s new Employer Health Tax, is now in effect, starting January 1, 2019. The Burnaby Board of Trade (BBOT) remains deeply concerned with this new tax and continues to oppose it. The BBOT has proposed amendments to help make the tax less damaging to small businesses, including increasing and indexing the exemption thresholds, (read […]

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Small Business Taskforce Releases Report, Includes Many BBOT Recommendations


The Small Business Taskforce has released its report on how government can better support small businesses, and the Burnaby Board of Trade (BBOT) is pleased to see so many of its own recommendations adopted by the Taskforce. In mid-2018, the provincial government launched the Small Business Taskforce which conducted engagements around BC and developed a […]

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BC Votes to Keep Current Electoral System as Elections BC Releases Result of Referendum


  Today, Elections BC released the results of the electoral reform referendum which was conducted in BC between October 22 and December 7 revealing that 61% of voters chose to remain with the current first-past-the-post voting system. In Burnaby, voters chose first-past-the-post by a margin of 60% to 40% in favour of proportional representation. Throughout […]

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Read Paul Holden’s Latest Business Column on Supporting Women in Business


BBOT President & CEO Paul Holden’s latest business column in the Burnaby Now was published in the December 12th edition.  Read it below (click image to enlarge or check out the digital edition of the newspaper) to get Paul’s take on why supporting women in business is critical to our overall economy.  

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5 Minutes for Business: The Accelerating Pace of Change


In this edition of 5 Minutes for Business, brought to you by the Burnaby Board of Trade and the Canadian Chamber of Commerce, we examine the accelerating pace of change in our economy. For many sectors, the economic fundamentals, the borders of industries, the value of different assets and even the types of competitors are […]

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Province Announces CleanBC Sustainability Plan


The provincial government has released its CleanBC plan to reduce carbon emissions and other pollutants while transitioning to a lower-carbon economy.  As a triple-bottom-line chamber of commerce, the Burnaby Board of Trade has long advocated for and helped facilitate more environmentally sustainable practices in all facets of our economy and community.  The BBOT is pleased […]

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BBOT After Hours Business Mixers – Hosting Opportunities


  Looking at bring new people through your doors?  Want to showcase your business or venue?  Consider hosting a After Hours Business Mixer in conjunction with the Burnaby Board of Trade! Businesses and organizations of all kinds are welcome to host — past events have been successfully held at diverse hosts such as restaurants, financial […]

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Census Data Provides Valuable Intelligence to Businesses


Data and information about population growth, demographic changes, income levels, and more are critical for making smart business decisions. The Burnaby Board of Trade is pleased to work with Statistics Canada and the Census to ensure Burnaby businesses have access to online census data products that provide an efficient way to find data on Canadian communities. These […]

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