BBOT News

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 […]

Burnaby Business Excellence Awards 2018 Recap Video!

Watch a recap of the 19th annual Burnaby Business Excellence Awards Gala event where awards from 10 categories were handed out to the top businesses in Burnaby, BC! Join us next year for the 20th Annual Business Excellence Awards.

BBOT Releases Report on Electoral Reform Referendum

Today, the Burnaby Board of Trade is releasing its Electoral Reform Referendum Report ahead of the end of the ongoing referendum on November 30th. British Columbia is currently holding a mail-in referendum on the electoral system used to elect the Members of the Legislature which make up the provincial government. Throughout the referendum period, the […]

Women’s Business Success Network Holds Latest Panel Discussion

The Burnaby Board of Trade’s Women’s Business Success Network held its latest event on November 15th featuring a panel discussion with women leading in non-traditional sectors such as sports, and engineering.  Nearly 100 women and men attended the luncheon event, which featured a networking reception including a photo booth by TNT Event Planning, chocolate tasting by […]

Read Paul Holden’s Next Business Column: Employer Health Tax is Unfair to Burnaby’s Businesses

BBOT President & CEO Paul Holden’s latest business column in the Burnaby Now was published in the November 16th edition.  Read it below (click image to enlarge) to get Paul’s take on why the new Employer Health Tax is an unfair, undue burden on Burnaby businesses, or check out the digital edition of the newspaper. Paul’s […]

  The National Energy Board (NEB) is holding a public hearing as part of the process for reviewing aspects of Project-related marine shipping, following orders from the Federal Court of Appeal and the federal cabinet.  During the Reconsideration Hearing the NEB has requested Letters of Comment from the public – this is your chance to […]

5 Minutes for Business – Mentally Healthy Workplace

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 how in order to remain competitive, businesses need to focus inwards and begin investing in and improving how they navigate mental health in their workplace. With most adults spending more […]

Funding Deadline: Women Entrepreneurship Fund – November 15

The Government of Canada’s Women Entrepreneurship Fund is currently accepting applications for funding, but the deadline of November 15th is fast approaching! The objective of the Women Entrepreneurship Fund is to provide support to women to grow their businesses and facilitate their pursuit of opportunities in markets abroad. The Fund will provide up to $100,000 in […]

2018 Burnaby Business Excellence Awards Handed Out; Hemlock Printers Named Burnaby Business of the Year

On November 1st, the Burnaby Board of Trade and the City of Burnaby hosted the 19th annual Burnaby Business Excellence Awards, recognizing organizations that have demonstrated outstanding business success and have had a positive and significant impact on the community. The event, held at the Hilton Vancouver Metrotown, was emceed by lobal BC on-air personality […]

BC Chamber Wants to Hear From Businesses Across the Region

Dear Member, Once a year, people in businesses across BC get an opportunity to tell government what matters most to them, their sector, and their region—through the BC Chamber of Commerce’s annual Collective Perspective Survey. This is arguably the most comprehensive economic survey in the province, and we want to make sure the voices of […]