BBOT News

Nominations Open for Small Business BC Awards

November 13th, 2015

Nominations and voting are now open for the 13th Annual Small Business BC Awards. Recipients of Small Business BC Awards will be recognized with the Premier’s Prize in the amount of $1,500 cash. The winners will also be offered a one-year all-access pass to Small Business BC education resources and experts, and one-on-one business mentorship […]

Clio big winners at the Burnaby Business Excellence Awards

November 6th, 2015

On November 5th, the Burnaby Board of Trade and the City of Burnaby hosted the 16th annual Burnaby Business Excellence Awards, recognizing organizations that have demonstrated outstanding business success and have had a positive and significant impact on the community. The event, held at the Hilton Vancouver Metrotown, was emceed by Global BC on-air personalities […]

New Federal Cabinet Announced

November 5th, 2015

Yesterday, the Honorable Justin Trudeau was officially sworn in as Canada’s 23rd Prime Minister and the new, 31-member federal cabinet was unveiled. British Columbia is represented by three new cabinet ministers including: Hon. Jody Wilson-Raybould (MP for Vancouver Granville) Minister of Justice and Attorney General Hon. Harjit Sajjan (MP for Vancouver South) Minister of National […]

5 Minutes for Business: The Red Wave – What it Means for Canadian Business

November 3rd, 2015

The BBOT, through its connection with the Canadian Chamber network, is pleased to bring you “5 Minutes for Business” — brief and informative updates on various business topics. Check back here every two weeks to get up to speed on a different business or economic topic courtesy of the Burnaby Board of Trade and the […]

City Council green lights permanent inter-municipal business licence program

October 28th, 2015

An experiment to offer local businesses inter-municipal business licences, first proposed by the Burnaby Board of Trade, is about to become a permanent fixture according to the City of Burnaby. The two year old pilot project allows eligible businesses to work throughout Burnaby, New Westminster, Surrey, Delta, Richmond and Vancouver for a single fee, rather than obtaining […]

Burnaby Board of Trade Wins Push for National Water Policy

October 19th, 2015

This weekend, the Burnaby Board of Trade successfully lobbied for a national water sustainability framework to become official Canadian Chamber of Commerce policy during the national business organization’s Annual General Meeting in Ottawa, Ontario. The Burnaby Board of Trade’s policy was debated and passed by delegates during the two-day AGM. The resolution is now an […]

“Fix the PST” says Burnaby Board of Trade at BC Budget Hearings

October 15th, 2015

As part of the 2016 Budget Consultation process, the Burnaby Board of Trade has made a submission to the Select Standing Committee on Finance and Government Services calling on the provincial government to fix the Provincial Sales Tax (PST) by removing the tax on key business investments in new equipment, machinery and software with the […]

Transit Network Consultation

October 14th, 2015

Translink is surveying people on a suite of changes to bus routes across the region, including in Burnaby. You have until Nov 6th to share your feedback on the proposed changes. Info and survey are here http://www.translink.ca/tnc Specific impacts to Burnaby: http://www.translink.ca/en/Plans-and-Projects/Managing-the-Transit-Network/Transit-Network-Consultation/Burnaby-and-New-Westminster.aspx Burnaby and New Westminster Changes: 49th Ave–Champlain Heights (26/49) Metrotown–Edmonds–New Westminster (106) Metrotown […]

Belgian Trade Mission – Free Seminars!

October 9th, 2015

Open to all BBOT members. Entrance is free but prior registration is mandatory. Registration details: Seminar ‘The Canada – EU Trade Deal: impact on YOUR business’ Monday October 26, 10:00am-12:00pm Fairmont Hotel Vancouver, Vancouver Island Room, Conference Floor 900 Georgia Street, Vancouver, BC, V6C 2W6 Register by sending an email to: alex.martyniak@eu-canada.com Alex Martyniak, Executive […]

2015 Burnaby Business Excellence Awards finalists announced

October 8th, 2015

Twenty-eight Burnaby businesses have been announced as finalists in one or more award categories for the Burnaby Business Excellence Awards (BBEAs), which will be presented at the 16th BBEA Gala on November 5th. The finalists were announced at the annual Burnaby Business Hall of Fame Induction Luncheon, where this year’s honour was bestowed on The […]