BBOT News
5 Minutes for Business: In Praise of Profit
December 19th, 2017In this edition of 5 Minutes for Business, Jayson Myers, our Senior Vice President of Policy, examines the role profit plays in driving growth and assuring economic prosperity for Canadians. This role should be a fundamental tenet of all government decision-making. Our governments must at least be aware of the negative impact higher taxes and regulatory compliance costs have […]
Read more...2017 Burnaby Business Excellence Awards Highlight Video
December 13th, 2017Watch a recap of the 18th annual Burnaby Business Excellence Awards Gala event where awards from 10 categories were handed out to the top businesses in Burnaby, BC! Thank you to everyone who attended our signature event and a special thank you to our members for your support. We look forward to seeing you at […]
Read more...BBOT Annual Christmas Luncheon – Event Recap
December 12th, 2017On December 1st the BBOT hosted our Annual Christmas Luncheon at the SFU Diamond Alumni Centre. Thank you to our members for making this year’s event a great success! Together we raised $1,240 for the Burnaby Christmas Bureau and collected $1,500 worth of toys. Thank you so much to everyone who came out and for […]
Read more...5 Minutes for Business: The Comeau Case and Interprovincial Trade
December 11th, 2017In this edition of 5 Minutes for Business, Aaron Van Tassel, the Canadian Chamber’s Business Law Committee Intern, examines the Comeau case, which will be heard by the Supreme Court of Canada this week, and the lasting impact it could have on interprovincial trade. When Gerard Comeau crossed over to Québec from New Brunswick, where he […]
Read more...BBOT Releases Report on BC’s Minimum Wage & Appears Before Fair Wages Commission
November 28th, 2017As part of the Burnaby Board of Trade’s (BBOT) appearance before the Fair Wages Commission on November 30, the BBOT has released a report entitled “BC’s Minimum Wage: Getting to 15,” offering the perspective of its members and the Burnaby business community on this issue. With input from surveys of its membership specifically on this […]
Read more...BC Liquor Licensee Education Session
November 22nd, 2017The Government of BC’s Liquor Control and Licensing Branch will be holding a free information session in Burnaby on November 23 to provide owners of licensed establishments (licensees) and their staff with practical knowledge to better navigate B.C.’s liquor laws and successfully operate their establishment. The session is aimed at Burnaby businesses that hold a liquor […]
Read more...Vote for the BBOT at the Hilton’s “Festival of Trees”
November 21st, 2017The Burnaby Board of Trade was happy to participate in the Hilton Vancouver Metrotown’s “Festival of Trees” which saw Burnaby businesses and organizations decorating Christmas trees throughout the hotel to celebrate the holidays and raise money for the Hilton’s partner charity, Burnaby Family Life. The “Festival of Trees” is also a friendly competition, and for […]
Read more...5 Minutes for Business: Canada’s Economy is Booming but Will It Last?
November 9th, 2017In this edition of 5 Minutes for Business, Hendrik Brakel, the Senior Director of Economic, Financial and Tax Policy, shares the reasons behind Canada’s booming economy, whether the growth will continue and what we should be doing to drive up our country’s competitiveness. Read 5 Minutes for Business to learn more about the key drivers […]
Read more...Survey: The BC Chamber of Commerce Knows What’s On BC’s Mind
November 7th, 2017The BC Chamber of Commerce has launched its Collective Perspective Survey and it wants your input! Its 2016 province-wide Collective Perspective survey captured results from 1,200 businesses of all sizes representing all sectors of the economy, and from all regions of the province. It discovered a strong confidence among the business community in both the […]
Read more...Burnaby Business Excellence Awards Handed Out; Burnaby Business of the Year Award goes to Traction on Demand
November 3rd, 2017On November 2nd, the Burnaby Board of Trade and the City of Burnaby hosted the 18th 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 Global BC on-air personality […]
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