BBOT News

Congratulations Access 2014/15 Graduates!


The Burnaby Board of Trade (BBOT) said goodbye to the 2014/15 graduates of its Access Student Career Development Program on Thursday night, at an intimate reception at Personas Restaurant and Lounge. The celebration marked the third graduating class of the Access Program, which provides senior post secondary students with the opportunity to build meaningful relationships […]

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5 Minutes for Business: What is Happening in China?


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 […]

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‘Pledge for a Sustainable Community’ among best CSR projects in the world


The Burnaby Board of Trade’s Pledge for a Sustainable Community program placed among the top four in the category of “Best Corporate Social Responsibility Project” at the 2015 World Chambers Competition, finishing behind the winning Women Leaders Programme put forward by the Finland Chamber of Commerce. The Pledge program, which is a comprehensive online resource […]

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BBOT CEO Paul Holden talks ‘Pledge’ at World Chambers Competition


BBOT CEO Paul Holden and Marketing and Programs Manager Tessa Vanderkop were in Turin, Italy this week, where the Pledge for a Sustainable Community program was named a finalist at the World Chambers Competition in the category of Corporate Social Responsibility. See the video of Paul’s presentation to the judging panel.

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First Data Merchant Services: $1,000* if we can’t meet or beat your current offer!


Merchant Services: Right for Your Business Did your current processor pass the lower interchange savings on to you? Get a full STATEMENT ANALYSIS and we will meet or beat your rates. If we can’t meet or beat your current offer, we will give you a $1,000 MasterCard® gift card*. If you deserve more and switch by June 30th, pay no penalty or cancellation charges**. […]

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5 Minutes for Business: How to Turbocharge Tourism


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 […]

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5 Minutes for Business: The Loonie Takes Flight, but for How Long?


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 […]

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Member benefits available to ALL your staff!


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Operational Efficiency Seminar presented by CME


Free for BBOT members! (regularly $50) OPERATIONAL EFFICIENCY – Improve your productivity and profitability Presented by BDC with CME and BCFPA – NANAIMO Date: May 26 Location: Coast Bastion Hotel Nanaimo Implementing a continuous improvement approach can help you find solutions to critical production issues such as waste, lagging profits, employee engagement and retention, and […]

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BBOT Hosts Burnaby Mayor at Largest-Ever State of the City Luncheon


On April 29th, over 300 business professionals and community leaders joined the Burnaby Board of Trade at the 2015 State of the City Luncheon with Burnaby Mayor Derek Corrigan.  Mayor Corrigan presented his official State of the City Address, entitled “Burnaby-Planning For People,” and outlined the recent developments and growth in Burnaby’s 4 Quadrants (Metrotown, […]

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