BBOT News

Join us for a Ribbon Cutting — Riquelme & Associates CPA

July 18th, 2017

Burnaby Board of Trade (BBOT) members are invited to join us on July 27 as we celebrate the opening of the new offices of Riquelme & Associates, CPA! The BBOT will be on hand to cut the ceremonial ribbon at 6:30pm and congratulate member Riquelme & Associates, CPA on their new premises here in Burnaby. BBOT […]

Government Program Spotlight: Build in Canada Innovation Program (BCIP)

July 10th, 2017

The BCIP helps Canadian companies of all sizes move their state-of-the-art goods and services from the laboratory to the marketplace. Through the BCIP, the Government of Canada buys pre-qualified goods and services. The government moves these late-stage research and development innovations to federal departments for testing. After testing, the BCIP provides feedback to suppliers on […]

Pre-Budget Consultations with Federal Government

July 10th, 2017

The Burnaby Board of Trade adds value to our members by representing the interests of the business community with government. Currently, the federal government is conducting consultations ahead of the 2018 federal budget and the BBOT has an opportunity to provide input and share our priorities with the House of Commons Standing Committee on Finance. […]

Giro di Burnaby

July 7th, 2017

Mark your calendars for July 13th for one of the top events in the city! The Giro di Burnaby returns to Burnaby’s historic “Heights” neighbourhood celebrating its 10th anniversary! The “Giro” is one race in the BC Superweek series that sees professional cyclists from all over the world come to race on the streets of […]

5 Minutes for Business – Modernizing NAFTA – Come Join Our Campaign

June 23rd, 2017

As business communities around the world rise up to advocate the benefits of trade, in this edition of 5 Minutes for Business, Hendrik Brakel, the Senior Director, Economic, Financial and Tax Policy, reflects on how the Canadian Chamber of Commerce is supporting the bilateral trade relationship between Canada and the U.S. through its efforts and future […]

Join the “Join in June” Campaign with a Member Referral!

June 20th, 2017

Dear Members, At the beginning of this month we shared with you details of our “Join in June” member drive and charity campaign. Four BBOT teams (Blue, Green, Red and Orange Teams) are competing to grow the BBOT membership all the while raising money for four of Burnaby’s amazing charities. For anyone still interested […]

Advertise in the Burnaby Board of Trade’s Annual Membership Directory!

June 19th, 2017

Advertise in the Burnaby Board of Trade’s Annual Membership directory. Distributed to over 7,000 households, as well as to the our membership, it’s a great opportunity to get your brand front and center in Burnaby. Deadline for ads is September 1st, 2017.

BBOT Members Try Out Tech at the Microsoft Store

June 15th, 2017

The Burnaby Board of Trade and several members attended a private tour of BBOT member the Microsoft Store at Metropolis at Metrotown mall to demo some of the innovative products and technologies on offer. Starting with a demonstration of the store’s 84” Surface Hub, a wall-sized interactive whiteboard, attendees were able to see the various […]

#TradeTalks June 29th at Metro Vancouver Convention Centre

June 8th, 2017

#TradeTalks is being held at the Vancouver Convention Centre June 29th and has been designed to help businesses step up their export game. The day will feature 4 incisive panels, an export-readiness workshop and a global marketplace tradeshow with over 10 international Consul Generals from key trade markets in attendance. This forum will be ground zero […]

5 Minutes for Business: How Europe Got Her Groove Back

June 8th, 2017

Now that the European elections have come and gone with favourable results, in this edition of 5 Minutes for Business, brought to you by The Canadian Chamber of Commerce, Hendrik Brakel, our Senior Director, Economic, Financial and Tax Policy, reflects on the prosperous impact these elections have fostered for both the European and Canadian economies. With Europe […]