Member News

Greenscape Design Launches New Product Line of Safe Distancing Panels

April 16th, 2020

BBOT member Greenscape Design + Decor is using their design and manufacturing expertise to offer a new line of Safe Distancing Panels for storefronts and public-facing areas. Designed to promote safe and healthy distancing while interacting with staff and customers, their panels provide safe physical separation in your space. Made of lightweight stainless aluminum frames […]

Survive & Thrive: Simple Strategies to Lead & Navigate Your Business During Difficult Times

April 15th, 2020

This 30 minute training will help guide small business owners & entrepreneurs to Survive & Thrive during this pandemic About this Event Many business owners and entrepreneurs have either closed their business or have lost significant revenue due to covid-19. There are certain strategies that we can all use to help lead and navigate during […]

Kudoz Breaks Social Isolation with Weekly Videos and Zoom Chatroom Parties!

April 14th, 2020

Kudoz is an experience platform connecting people with and without disabilities to do splendid things, together. Locals host one-hour experiences, anything from podcasting to learning Korean. During the COVD-19 crisis where many people are suffering anxiety from social isolation, Kudoz learning coaches, Fawziah, Luc and Tamsen are sharing weekly videos on Youtube to bust anxiety, social […]

Hilton Serves Up Hot Dinner for Frontline ER Workers

April 14th, 2020

As the COVID-19 crisis unfolds and impacts our community, it’s incredible to see local businesses step in to help and support our frontline workers. This weekend The Hilton Vancouver Metrotown served up hot meals to the ER Department at Royal Columbian Hospital. Special thanks to the Burnaby Hospital Foundation who referred our donation to the Royal […]

Me-n-Ed’s Pizza and Saputo Join Forces to Help Feed Frontline Workers

April 14th, 2020

On April 10th Me-n-Ed’s 4 locations and supplier Saputo combined efforts to donate and deliver 160 pizzas to our frontline healthcare workers for lunch. Pizzas were delivered to Langley Memorial, Royal Columbian, Burnaby General and Eagleridge Hospital. Another round set to go out early this week for dinner for the night shift crew. […]

Earls, Doing Business Differently to Serve the Community

April 9th, 2020

Earls is offering 20% discount off pick-up or delivery via Skip the Dishes, 50% off wine, grocery kits and discounts for frontline workers. Check out these deals and more. #BuyLocalBuyBurnaby

Burnaby Hospital Foundation in Need of Medical Supplies

April 7th, 2020

The list of needed medical supplies to support frontline staff at Burnaby Hospital during COVID-19 is growing. If you would like to help, we are currently accepting donations towards ICU beds, Cardiac monitors, C-MACs, and other needs as they are requested by our health care professionals. To get involved visit: bhfoundation.ca/donate

Are you a restaurant that is still open and looking for more visibility?

April 7th, 2020

Are you a restaurant that is still open and looking for more visibility? Then let the community know you are open for business! The BBOT’s partner the Burnaby NOW can help get your new hours and delivery options in front of people in our region right at dinner time for an affordable price, starting at $320 for […]

WorkBC Assistive Technology Services Webinar

April 6th, 2020

Could you or an employee benefit from assistive technology to overcome a functional barrier at work? Do you or they have a disability or a chronic medical condition such as back, neck, or shoulder pain, or carpal tunnel syndrome? Funding is available now for supports such as: assistive technology, ergonomics, restorative supports, communication and […]

Accent Inn Steps-up to Help Frontline Workers

April 6th, 2020

Accent Inn has been helping provide much needed space for local frontline workers needing to self-isolate to keep their families safe. The Accent Inn on Henning Drive has set aside rooms for doctors, nurses, caregivers and others on the frontlines of the COVID19 crisis for $59 per night. Since the announcement Accent Inns has […]