BBOT News

Burnaby Board of Trade applauds BC Government’s Future Ready Action Plan


May 2, 2023 The Burnaby Board of Trade applauds the release of the BC government’s StrongerBC: Future Ready Action Plan. Given the persistent nature of ongoing skilled labour challenges facing Burnaby businesses, this action plan, along with the investment of $480 million over three years, will help businesses attract and/or train workers with the in-demand […]

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Free event: How Social Purpose Leaders can bring a company’s purpose to life


  Join the Social Purpose Institute as we connect with three social purpose leaders to learn about their purpose journey, and why it’s beneficial for business to adopt and embed a social purpose. If you’ve been thinking of defining your social purpose but haven’t yet made the leap, this discussion will provide actionable steps and […]

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BBOT supports BC Government’s action to identify barriers to foreign credential recognition


The Burnaby Board of Trade applauds the BC government’s announcement to launch a ‘What We Heard’ engagement process to identify barriers facing internationally trained professionals who need their credentials recognized to work in British Columbia’s regulated sectors. The Burnaby Board of Trade has been a leading voice advocating for a streamlined process that quickly recognizes […]

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BBOT supports Provincial Government’s investments in BC’s creative industries


The Burnaby Board of Trade applauds the BC government’s recent announcement to invest $42 million in support of people and businesses working in our province’s motion picture, music, publishing, and interactive digital media industries. The City of Burnaby is a leading creative hub in British Columbia. In the film industry alone, Burnaby is home to […]

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BBOT applauds federal government’s decision to approve Roberts Bank Terminal 2 Project


April 21, 2023 The Burnaby Board of Trade welcomes the federal government’s decision to approve the Roberts Bank Terminal 2 (RBT2) Project following a comprehensive environmental review that started back in 2013. The Burnaby Board of Trade has been a consistent champion for building trade-enabling infrastructure that will create sustainable economic growth in support of […]

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BBOT Statement on Provincial Life Science and Biomanufacturing Strategy


BC GOVERNMENT DELIVERS A BIOMANUFACTURING STRATEGY THAT POSITIONS OUR LIFE SCIENCE SECTOR AS A GLOBAL LEADER Burnaby, April 17, 2023 – The Burnaby Board of Trade applauds the announcement unveiling the provincial government’s anticipated “Life Science and Biomanufacturing Strategy.” The strategy, which is a part of the BC government’s StrongerBC Economic Plan, provides five pillars […]

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Looking for investment? Submit your company for consideration with inBC


InBC Investment Corp. (InBC) is a strategic investment fund created by the Government of British Columbia with $500 million to invest in growing companies and venture funds focused on delivering positive social, environmental and economic benefits for British Columbians. InBC has opened the intake process to begin evaluating investment opportunities. Companies can now submit their information through […]

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Burnaby Board of Trade Statement on Provincial Minimum Wage Increase


LARGE INCREASE TO MINIMUM WAGE REQUIRES GOVERNMENT SUPPORT FOR BUSINESS IMPACTED BY RISING COSTS Burnaby, April 5, 2023 – Today’s minimum wage announcement by the provincial government is a double-edged sword for small and medium-sized businesses struggling to weather the persistent rise in the cost of doing business. While the latest minimum wage increase, set […]

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Burnaby Board of Trade Statement on Federal Budget


  Burnaby, March 28, 2023 – Today’s Federal Budget addresses important challenges around affordability for Canadians while looking to invest in the ongoing transition to the clean economy of tomorrow, but a clearer economic plan is needed to drive sustainable growth as we continue to navigate economic headwinds still facing the Canadian economy. “Burnaby businesses […]

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BBOT Member Survey results and Lucky Draw winners


A big thank you to all who responded to our recent Member Satisfaction and Business Sentiment Survey. It is essential we hear from and listen to our members as we plan our programs, events and initiatives to support business. This was the first of a number of brief surveys we’ll be sending out this year […]

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