BBOT News

Grand Opening of Freshii in Burnaby!

To Eat. Energize. in celebration of the opening of Freshii in Burnaby, BC! Enjoy highlights from the menu, and learn more about all that Freshii has to offer. Date: Thursday, August 18 Time: 5:00pm to 7:00pm Location: Freshii Station Square 118-6200 Mckay Avenue    

5 Minutes for Business: The End of Growth

In this edition of 5 Minutes for Business brought to you by the Canadian Chamber, Hendrik Brakel, our Senior Director, Economic, Financial and Tax Policy, looks at the “low-growth” economic trap that spans across the globe. Rich countries just aren’t growing fast enough. From jobs and wages to pension returns and tax revenue, we expect […]

Recap: Women’s Business Success Network Summer Reception

On Tuesday, July 26th, members of the Burnaby Board of Trade’s new Women’s Business Success Network (WBSN) convened on the lush lawn of the Hart House Restaurant for the WBSN Summer Reception. Dozens of business women (and a few men too!) enjoyed premium wine and hand-crafted appetizers while connecting with fellow members of the WBSN […]

Canada China Trade Conference

  Canadian digital marketing agency Richway Tech is importing some of China’s top Internet luminaries for the upcoming Canada China Trade Conference (CCTC). The event will feature talks by leaders from some of the biggest Chinese firms, including China’s Craigslist – 58.com — and SF Logistics, the biggest shipping company in China. Representatives from giants […]

Global Backlash: Is it Time to Rethink Our Approach to Trade?

In this edition of 5 Minutes for Business, Hendrik Brakel, our Senior Director, Economic, Financial and Tax Policy, looks at the numbers behind the rhetoric on trade. The overarching theme at last week’s Republican convention was one of anger at an economy that is supposedly “not working.” Donald Trump’s biggest applause even came when he […]

Central 1 Credit Union’s briefing on the BC economy

Read Central 1 Credit Union’s briefing on the BC economy featuring retail sales trends, international visitor flow and tourism, motor vehicle sales statistics and CPI inflation rates.  

The Art of Leadership Conference – Vancouver

Join Burnaby Board of Trade at Canada’s leading leadership event – September 16, 2016. The Art of Leadership conference brings world-renowned leaders and bestselling authors for a full day of cutting edge thinking and real world experience on today’s most critical leadership strategies. Connect with over 1,200 of Vancouver’s most influential professionals and gain insights […]

5 Minutes for Business: Crash Dammit! Have Canadian Real Estate Prices Climbed Too High?

In this edition of 5 Minutes for Business, Hendrik Brakel, our Senior Director, Economic, Financial and Tax Policy, looks at reasons and effects of soaring housing prices, as well as the very real possibility that the bubble will burst in our faces. In 1997, there was a famous cover story in the Economist about American […]

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The Brexit Vote

As we all know the UK has voted to leave the EU; a decision that will undoubtedly have far reaching consequences and impacts. The Canadian Chamber of Commerce has released this paper, which we want to share with our members. We request your input on this matter as we continue to monitor the situation and […]