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Finalists announced for the 23rd annual Burnaby Business Excellence Awards
October 11th, 2022October 11, 2022 — Today, the Burnaby Board of Trade is pleased to announce the finalists for each of the 9 categories for the 23rd 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 […]
Read more...Preparing Yourself for Emergencies – Safe Community Series
October 11th, 2022The Burnaby RCMP Crime Prevention Unit is hosting a free presentation Preparing Yourself for Emergencies as part of their Safe Community Series. Know the risks. Make a plan. Get a kit. Thursday, October 20 6 – 7 pm City Hall Council Chambers 4949 Canada Way, Burnaby & via Zoom Keynote speaker is the City of […]
Read more...Potential tax relief on the way for B.C. small businesses, non-profits
October 4th, 2022The Province announced a new, municipal-led property tax rate flexibility that will give municipalities the tool to support small businesses and non-profits struggling to pay high property taxes because of future development potential. Some areas such as Metro Vancouver have experienced increased density to accommodate for a growing population. This has led to significant property […]
Read more...Apply to the Women Entrepreneurship Loan Fund
October 4th, 2022The Women Entrepreneurship Loan Fund—a key part of the Government of Canada $6 billion Women Entrepreneurship Strategy—is delivering much-needed access to capital to women entrepreneurs across the country. Through selected delivery organizations, the program provides women entrepreneurs with up to $50,000 in loans and helps with business planning, training and loan aftercare. What is the Women […]
Read more...BDC launches $500 million Thrive Venture Fund and Lab for Women
October 4th, 2022BDC recently announced the launch of its $500 million Thrive Venture Fund and Lab for Women. The Thrive platform is comprised of three distinct components, providing a comprehensive approach to addressing barriers faced by women, be it through direct early-stage investment, strategic investment in women-led and focused funds, or emerging models for providing equity investments […]
Read more...Burnaby Election – Meet the Candidates
September 29th, 2022This month, Burnaby will be heading to the polls. Ahead of advance voting and general voting day on October 15, the Burnaby Board of Trade sent council candidates a brief questionnaire which included questions important to our local business community. Please note that every candidate was given the opportunity to fill out the questionnaire, and […]
Read more...National Day for Truth and Reconciliation – September 30
September 26th, 2022Each year, September 30 marks the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. The day honours the children who never returned home and Survivors of residential schools, as well as their families and communities. Public commemoration of the tragic and painful history and ongoing impacts of residential schools is a vital component of the reconciliation process. In […]
Read more...Burnaby Votes: Candidates Meet & Greet
September 22nd, 2022How can we make Burnaby a community for all residents, particularly those who are most vulnerable? Burnaby Inter-Agency Council invites you to a Q&A with our Council candidates and meet and greet with School Board Representatives. WHEN Tuesday, October 4th, 2022 6:30 PM—8:00 PM WHERE Maywood Community School Gym 4567 Imperial Street
Read more...BBOT holds Annual Golf Tournament raising nearly $6,000 for local charity
September 13th, 2022On September 7, the Burnaby Board of Trade held its annual BBOT Golf Tournament bringing together 150 business and community leaders to reconnect on the greens of Burnaby’s Riverway Golf Course while raising money for local charity Progressive Housing Society. This year, golfers enjoyed a patio lunch, fun activities and contests throughout the 18 holes, and […]
Read more...Canadian Credit Card Class Actions
August 23rd, 2022If you accepted VISA and Mastercard credit cards between March 23, 2001, and September 2, 2021, you may be eligible to receive money from the class actions settlements. What is this Class Action about? Class actions were started in Canada claiming certain banks and Visa and Mastercard (the “Defendants”) conspired to set higher interchange fees […]
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