Member News

Fuel Up! Summer Meal Kit Program Sponsorship Proposal


Simply Foods is excited to launch this 10-week Summer Meal Kit Program for kids in Greater Vancouver – as an extension of the Fuel Up! School Lunch Program. Fuel Up was launched in 2019 to achieve one goal: to ensure that no child is hungry and every child eats healthy. This summer will be their […]

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Join our next Social Purpose Innovators cohort!


Social Purpose for business is quickly moving from “Nice-to-have” status to table stakes. These are some of the companies that have defined their Social Purpose with the Social Purpose Institute: Is your company ready to take the next step to discover your business’ Social Purpose? Would you like to become crystal clear on what societal good your company generates by the very act of doing business? […]

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Personas Patio + Restaurant + Lounge Ready to Welcome Guests Back with June 17 Re-Opening


Personas, known for their fun menu items, lively venue, and stunning patio, is a long-time BBOT member and has hosted many of our chamber events and receptions. The BBOT is looking forward to visiting Personas again and encourages you to join us there! See the attached official release statement below. [embeddoc url=”https://bbot.ca/file/Personas-Reopening_FINAL-1.pdf” download=”all”]    

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Steamworks Brewing Co. Marks the Release of its First Wine, Piquette


Burnaby Board of Trade member Steamworks Brewing Co. has announced the release of their Piquette, the company’s first foray into wine. “Piquette boasts high drinkability thanks to its delivery of light, fruity effervescence and low ABV (typically only 5-7%),” says a news release. “Most easily compared to petillant-naturel, a piquette offers a palate of bright acid and […]

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Employment Opportunity: Director, Employment, Language, and Social Enterprise – MOSAIC


MOSAIC is seeking an experienced, energetic, and passionate team leader to help drive the strategic vision of the organization in the role of Director of one of its key departments – Employment, Language, and Social Enterprise. ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION MOSAIC is one of Canada’s largest Settlement and Employment Service Providers with 45 years of experience […]

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Register today for “Beyond Covid – Reimagining our City Centres” event hosted by SFU


Many of us are anxious for this pandemic to be over. While we don’t know what these next few months will bring or exactly when our cities will open, there is a growing opportunity now to identify how they will open when they do. Come join other residents and share your thoughts and ideas about […]

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Pacific Post Partum Support Society Annual General Meeting June 24, 2021


Do you want to support postpartum/perinatal care for mothers and their families? Consider joining and/or donating to the Pacific Post Partum Support Society (PPPSS). Starting in 1971 as a grass route initiative, PPPSS has been supporting mothers and their families experiencing postpartum/perinatal distress, depression and anxiety for almost 50 years. Over the years, their programs have […]

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Register Today For Coworking BC Society’s “Microbusiness Mindset” Web Series


Coworking BC Society is launching a free webinar series on entrepreneurial resilience with renowned coach and speaker Joel Hilchey. Join their first session on Wednesday June 9th to discover your hidden motivators & to know if your current path is right for you! Click here to register.

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Return-It Launches Its First Wine Cork Collection Pilot in Kelowna


Starting today, thanks to a new partnership, used natural wine corks collected at the Return-It Boucherie Self Storage and Bottle Depot in Kelowna will be recycled into eco-friendly footwear. The new initiative is a strategic partnership between Return-It, an industry owned, not-for-profit, product stewardship agency with beverage container management as its core mandate; ReCORK, North […]

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BBOT Members Access 20% Discount on Strategic Dialogue and Engagement for Climate Adaptation Course with Simon Fraser University


Strategic Dialogue and Engagement for Climate Adaptation  8 weeks | Online | Begins October 6 | SFU Continuing Studies As the world faces a growing climate emergency, how can we ensure that climate action and adaptation become a priority in our own communities and organizations? Strategic Dialogue and Engagement for Climate Adaptation is an online course […]

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