BBOT News
Support for Employers to hire first-year apprentices – Skilled Trades
November 1st, 2022If you’re a SME in the skilled trades, now is the time to build you future workforce in 39 Red Seal Programs, with support from the Canadian Apprenticeship Service. If you qualify, you could get up to $20,000 for hiring Level 1 Apprentices. In additional to the grant, you will receive: Free access to employer-apprentice […]
Read more...Pacific Blue Cross Announced as 2022 Burnaby Business Hall of Fame Inductee
October 31st, 2022FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Pacific Blue Cross Announced as 2022 Burnaby Business Hall of Fame Inductee Burnaby, BC – The Burnaby Board of Trade (BBOT) is pleased to announce that the member-based not-for-profit health benefits society, Pacific Blue Cross will be this year’s inductee into the prestigious Burnaby Business Hall of Fame. The Hall of Fame […]
Read more...Reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions from large buildings in the Metro Vancouver region
October 24th, 2022Do you operate a building in the Metro Vancouver region? Metro Vancouver is developing an approach to significantly reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from large buildings in the region. Large buildings are defined as measuring over 25,000 ft2 (2,322 m2) and include residential, commercial, office, and institutional buildings across the region. The proposed approach would […]
Read more...‘Grow Your Business Online’ micro-grant update
October 24th, 2022Hoping to sell your products online or improve your digital strategy? Apply for a micro-grant of up to $2,400 through the Canada Digital Adoption Program. The Grow Your Business Online grant will help up to 90,000 small businesses take advantage of e-commerce opportunities. Eligible businesses will receive a micro-grant of up to $2,400 to help with the costs related […]
Read more...Burnaby municipal election results: BCA regains council majority
October 18th, 2022The Burnaby Citizens Association (BCA) is celebrating after regaining a stronghold on city council. With all four incumbent councillors re-elected, and two BCA newcomers celebrating a council victory, the NDP-affiliated party now represents six of eight council seats. The BCA’s Alison Gu, had the largest number of votes of any candidate. Green Party incumbent Joe Keithley won […]
Read more...B.C. Small Business tax threshold change
October 18th, 2022B.C. Ministry of Finance announced today that more businesses will be able to grow and recover through the expanded access to the small business tax rate here in B.C. Consultations with business leaders and experts in the field, showed that the previous $15 million taxable amount limited the potential for small and medium sized businesses […]
Read more...B.C.’s largest business snapshot—be the voice of business!
October 18th, 2022UPDATE: Survey deadline extended to close on Friday, October 28, 2022, at 5:00pm PST. The 2022 Collective Perspective Survey is live! How is the labour shortage affecting your business? What policies matter to you? How are you navigating the rising costs of energy? Tell us what Burnaby business needs now. On October 11, 2022, the BC […]
Read more...Finalists announced for the 23rd annual Burnaby Business Excellence Awards
October 11th, 2022October 11, 2022 — Today, the Burnaby Board of Trade is pleased to announce the finalists for each of the 9 categories for the 23rd annual Burnaby Business Excellence Awards (BBEAs) . The BBEAs is a joint program of the City of Burnaby and the Burnaby Board of Trade, and represent an opportunity to […]
Read more...Preparing Yourself for Emergencies – Safe Community Series
October 11th, 2022The Burnaby RCMP Crime Prevention Unit is hosting a free presentation Preparing Yourself for Emergencies as part of their Safe Community Series. Know the risks. Make a plan. Get a kit. Thursday, October 20 6 – 7 pm City Hall Council Chambers 4949 Canada Way, Burnaby & via Zoom Keynote speaker is the City of […]
Read more...Potential tax relief on the way for B.C. small businesses, non-profits
October 4th, 2022The Province announced a new, municipal-led property tax rate flexibility that will give municipalities the tool to support small businesses and non-profits struggling to pay high property taxes because of future development potential. Some areas such as Metro Vancouver have experienced increased density to accommodate for a growing population. This has led to significant property […]
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