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A Meaningful Art Reveal at the BBOT Office Last week, the Burnaby Board of Trade welcomed guests to our office to mark the unveiling of two significant Indigenous artworks now on display. Generously loaned to the BBOT by McCarthy Properties, these pieces reflect values of strength, connection, stewardship, and renewal that strongly align with who…

Canada-China Trade Reset: What It Means for Burnaby Businesses The tariff-reduction agreements signed between Canada and China last week Friday (16 January 2026), represents a significant shift in bilateral economic relations, and it could influence Burnaby businesses in several ways. First, the dramatic reduction in Canada’s tariff on Chinese electric vehicles (EVs) — from a…

We’re Hiring: Economic Development & Policy Manager Economic Development & Policy Manager  – Burnaby Board of Trade (BBOT) – Full Time, Regular, Hybrid (3 days in office / 2 remote) Reports To: President & CEO Compensation: Career level P3. $71,534 – $79,064 annually, with eligibility for a performance bonus. The position includes health and dental benefits…

We’re Hiring: Manager, Events & Partnerships Manager, Events & Partnerships – Burnaby Board of Trade (BBOT) – Full Time, Regular, Hybrid (3 days in office / 2 remote) Reports To: President & CEO Compensation: Career level M1. $76,855-$84,944 annually, with eligibility for a performance bonus. The position includes health and dental benefits starting at three…

Annual Gingerbread House Competition Rules 2025 This year, we’re making it easier than ever by outlining all the rules in advance so everyone has access to them ahead of the event on December 5th. And new for this year, if you’re there, you get a vote! Below are the rules, so take a moment to read…

2025 Burnaby Business Excellence Awards Winners The Burnaby Board of Trade held the 26th annual Burnaby Business Excellence Awards event to celebrate the best of Burnaby business. The Burnaby Business Excellence Awards are a joint initiative of the City of Burnaby and the Burnaby Board of Trade and recognize Burnaby-based businesses, entrepreneurs and non-profit organizations…

Giving Tuesday 2025 The Burnaby Board of Trade is proud to spotlight the incredible Not-For-Profit organizations making a meaningful impact in our community this Giving Tuesday, on December 2, 2025. These organizations play a vital role in Burnaby, inspiring action, building connections, and strengthening the places we call home.  When you support their work, you’re…

McCarthy Properties Announced as 2025 Burnaby Business Hall of Fame Inductee Burnaby, BC – The Burnaby Board of Trade (BBOT) is proud to announce that McCarthy Properties has been named the 2025 inductee into the prestigious Burnaby Business Hall of Fame.  The Burnaby Business Hall of Fame, presented jointly by the BBOT and the City…

Economic Opportunities: FIFA World Cup 26™ The FIFA World Cup 26™ presents an incredible range of opportunities for local Burnaby businesses to get involved and benefit from one of the world’s largest sporting events. Businesses can sell goods and services to major event organizers such as the City of Vancouver and BC Pavilion Corporation by…

BBOT Statement on the 2025 Federal Budget The Burnaby Board of Trade acknowledges the federal government’s efforts to bring more predictability to fiscal planning through the new fall budget cycle. Aligning the federal budget with provincial, municipal, and construction timelines could help get projects moving sooner and improve coordination for major infrastructure, housing, and clean…