BBOT News

BC 2024 Budget Release


  February 22, 2024, Victoria/Burnaby – Special Update: Our Marketing & Communications Lead, Robyn, Reporting Live from Victoria for the Budget Release! The unveiling of the BC Provincial Budget brings a sense of accomplishment to BBOT as one of our long-standing advocacies is finally addressed after over 5 years of relentless pursuit. The budget introduces significant […]

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Celebrating the Best of Burnaby at the 24th annual Burnaby Business Excellence Awards


On November 16, nearly 400 business, government and community leaders came together to celebrate the best of the Burnaby business community at the 24th annual Burnaby Business Excellence Awards. Now in its 24th year, the Burnaby Business Excellence Awards is a joint initiative of the City of Burnaby and the Burnaby Board of Trade. It is designed to […]

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Houle Electric Announced as 2023 Burnaby Business Hall of Fame Inductee


The Burnaby Board of Trade (BBOT) is pleased to announce that Houle Electric will be this year’s inductee into the prestigious Burnaby Business Hall of Fame. The Hall of Fame induction is a special honour bestowed jointly by the BBOT and the City of Burnaby each year to a widely-recognized, Burnaby-based business that has demonstrated […]

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Burnaby Board of Trade Praises Positive Step Forward on Foreign Credential Recognition


FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: BURNABY, B.C., October 23, 2023 – After years of advocacy efforts, the Burnaby Board of Trade — one of the province’s largest chambers of commerce/boards of trade — is applauding the introduction of the International Credentials Recognition Act by the provincial government today and its focus on accelerating the recognition of internationally […]

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BBOT Boosts Bio-Manufacturing, EV Sectors with Federal Policy Action


  BBOT Boosts Bio-Manufacturing, EV Sectors with Federal Policy Action This past weekend, 400 delegates from across the country met in Calgary for the Canadian Chamber of Commerce’s annual conference, and the Burnaby Board of Trade successfully advocated for two targeted policy positions that will support building-out the bio-manufacturing sector in Burnaby and Canada, as […]

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24th annual Burnaby Business Excellence Awards Finalists


  The Burnaby Board of Trade is pleased to announce the finalists for each of the 9 categories for the 24th annual Burnaby Business Excellence Awards (BBEAs). The BBEAs is a joint program of the City of Burnaby and the Burnaby Board of Trade, and represent an opportunity to recognize and celebrate the contributions of […]

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New funding will help businesses with vandalism costs


Starting in fall 2023, B.C. will support small businesses in recovering expenses incurred after experiencing property damage due to crime and vandalism, and to recoup expenses after taking measures to prevent vandalism. Businesses will be able to apply for as much as $2,000 per business for the cost of repairs due to vandalism, and up […]

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Burnaby Board of Trade congratulates new federal cabinet ministers


The Burnaby Board of Trade congratulates the newly appointed ministers in Prime Minister Trudeau’s federal cabinet. We look forward to working with the ministers to foster a robust business environment that encourages innovation, sustainable growth, resilience, and inclusivity. Paul Holden, President and CEO of the Burnaby Board of Trade also shared his remarks, “I would […]

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Burnaby Board of Trade Statement on the Resumption of B.C. Ports Strike


Burnaby Board of Trade Statement on the Resumption of B.C. Ports Strike BURNABY, B.C., July 19, 2023 In response to the International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU) decision to reject the tentative agreement with the BC Maritime Employers Association and resume labour action at west coast ports, Paul Holden, President and CEO of the Burnaby […]

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Burnaby Board of Trade supports BC Government’s investment in foreign credential recognition


  Burnaby, June 26, 2023 – The Burnaby Board of Trade applauds the BC government’s announcement to invest $1.5 million in grants that can help internationally trained professionals get through the credential recognition process. The Burnaby Board of Trade has been a leading voice advocating for an expedited, efficient process that quickly recognizes the foreign credentials of recent […]

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