BBOT News

Canadian Chamber of Commerce- 5 Minutes for Business


Keep Calm and Climate On In this edition of 5 Minutes for Business Katrina Marsh, Director of Natural Resources & Environmental Policy, examines President-elect Donald Trump’s effect on North America’s burgeoning approach to climate. One that will likely result in a roadblock putting a halt to the international momentum on climate as well as the […]

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BC Gov News- “Alcohol may be on the menu for more businesses in B.C.”


Wouldn’t a spa day be even more relaxing with a mimosa in hand? Is there any better way to take the stress out of getting a new ‘do than with a pint? This type of dream will soon be a possible reality as new policy changes from the Province will allow all types of B.C. […]

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BBOT India-Canada Business Dinner Recap


On Thursday November 10th the Burnaby Board of Trade’s Indo-Canadian Working Group held its inaugural India-Canada Business Dinner at the Royal Palace Banquet Hall in Burnaby. The evening featured presentations by Sav Dhaliwal, Burnaby City Councillor, and Karan Suri, Manager of India and Europe International Markets, from the Ministry of International Trade. The topics of […]

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Canadian Chamber of Commerce- 5 Minutes for Business


United States of Shock In this edition of 5 Minutes for Business, Hendrik Brakel, the Senior Director, Economic, Financial and Tax Policy, analyzes the jaw-dropping results of the U.S. presidential election and asks the questions, what comes next and what does it mean for Canadian business? Read 5 Minutes for Business to find out what needs to […]

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Translink- Evergreen Extension


Translink is thrilled to announce the Millennium Line Evergreen Extension will open December 2, 2016! With the goal of integrating the bus network with the Evergreen Extension, they are in the process of finalizing changes to bus routes and updating more than 1,000 bus stop signs across the Northeast Sector and will share specifics with […]

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BurnabyNow ‘Bright Lights’ features BBOT NRG Event


The BBOT’s favourite morning networking event has been featured in this past issue of the BurnabyNow’s ‘Bright Lights’. Check out our members (and even some of our team members) enjoying this great “Small Business Week” focused event.  

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Recap of the Burnaby Business Excellence Awards Gala


Last night on November 3rd, the Burnaby business community came out dressed to the nines and ready to celebrate some of our amazing local organizations and overall business success. With over 300 people in attendance, the evening was a smashing success. On the agenda, a champagne reception followed by a gourmet 3-course dinner and of […]

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BBOT Scared Hunger!


The Burnaby Board of Trade has been working with Coastal Ford Burnaby and participating in Free the Children’s “We Scare Hunger” Campaign. Our donation box filled up quickly and was picked up on Monday morning. Food banks need support outside of the traditional times of the year and we are thankful to have had the […]

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Canadian Chamber of Commerce- 5 Minutes for Business


On November 8, Will the Fever Break? In this edition of 5 Minutes for Business, Hendrik Brakel, the Senior Director, Economic, Financial and Tax Policy, proves the U.S. economy is doing much better than the Trump campaign is letting on. Read 5 Minutes for Business to find out what  policymakers and business leaders can do if the […]

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“WE Scare Hunger” at the Burnaby Board of Trade


The Burnaby Board of Trade is excited to be partnering up with Coastal Ford Burnaby and participating in Free the Children’s “WE Scare Hunger” Campaign. We will have a donation box set up in our office and will be collecting non-perishable food items until Monday, October 31st. Anyone can become a “Hunger Hero” today through […]

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