Member News

Tailor to Celebrities Uses Inventory to Make Masks for Frontline Workers

May 1st, 2020

BBOT member Seville Tailors was forced to close his business during the COVID19 crisis. When a longtime employee came to owner Pat Cocco with a proposal to help make masks for frontline workers, Cocco didn’t hesitate. “I have the equipment, the shop is here, the facilities are here, so why not?” Cocco said. Recently […]

Do You Have Personal Protective Equipment to Donate?

May 1st, 2020

BBOT member, MetroTown Floors + Interiors is hosting a donation drive for our frontline workers. Our healthcare workers urgently need PPE to fight COVID-19. If you have exam gloves, eye protection, surgical masks, hand sanitizers, protective aprons or N95 makes please consider making donation. Date: Saturday May 9th Time: 11:00 am to 4:00 pm MetroTown Floors […]

BCIT Alumni Turns Hobby into Support for Frontline Healthcare Workers

April 30th, 2020

BCIT Mechanical Engineering alumnus Jamie Haakons and Interior Design alumna Keisha Go are giving back to the community by using their eight 3D printers to print out thousands of face shields and ear savers as free personal protective equipment (PPE) for healthcare workers. To date, Keisha and Jamie have created and delivered 6,500 personal protective equipment. It started as […]

How To Market Your Business In A Recession

April 28th, 2020

Is a recession looming? Will buyer behaviour change? And to what extent? Should you stop marketing and advertising during a crisis? This webinar will lay it all out for you and give you some concrete ideas to grow your brand and increase your online presence… all in a slower economy. You will learn: 1. […]

SFU named #1 in global university ranking for impact on sustainable cities and communities

April 24th, 2020

Simon Fraser University ranks number one globally for its impact on sustainable cities and communities, and is among the world’s top 10 universities for its commitment to tackling climate change, according to Times Higher Education’s (THE) 2020 University Impact Rankings. The rankings measure global universities’ social and economic contributions toward meeting the United Nations’ Sustainable Development […]

Are You Starting a Business and Have Questions About Taxes? Join This Free Webinar

April 23rd, 2020

Many Canadians have found themselves without a job, or with reduced hours, and are wondering what the next step is. While starting one’s own business may be a good option, there are some hurdles that you need to consider and overcome. At this free webinar you will have an opportunity to ask, Naijing He, MBA, CPA, […]

Burnaby’s Food-X and SPUD.ca Recognized by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau

April 22nd, 2020

In a recent press briefing Prime Minister Trudeau recognized Food-X Technologies for adapting their tech savvy and online grocery delivery service to support vulnerable members of the community and frontline workers with their Stay at Home food box service. SPUD.ca and their partner Food-X are part of Canada’s Digital Technology Supercluster. By collaborating with other […]

Win a $50 Gift Certificate to Sungiven Foods

April 21st, 2020

Sungiven Foods has opened a new location in Burnaby. Tell us the intersection of the new store in Burnaby to be entered to win a $50 gift certificate. Sungiven Foods is a grocery chain dedicated to providing Healthy Daily Meals, which is natural, less processed and with fewer additives for families who love cooking, […]

Rocky Mountain Chocolate to Donate More Than $500,000 Worth of Chocolate to Those In Need During COVID-19 Crisis

April 17th, 2020

BBOT member Rocky Mountain Chocolate has announced it will be donating more than $500,000 (25,000 lbs) worth of handcrafted chocolates and confections to local charities, frontline healthcare workers, food banks, nursing homes and community groups across Canada over the next few weeks in an effort to give back to those in need. More than 50 franchisees, […]

Sungiven Foods Opens New Burnaby Store

April 16th, 2020

BBOT member Sungiven Foods has opened its newest location in BC, and it is right here in the Burnaby Heights at 4106 Hastings Street. The store is open, with the appropriate physical distancing requirements, from 9 am to 9 pm, seven days a week, and offers the company’s signature focus on high-quality, health-conscious, all-natural products, brands, […]