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Burnaby Board of Trade Statement on Federal Budget 2024
April 17th, 2024Burnaby, April 16, 2024 – Yesterday, Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland unveiled the new 2024-2025 federal budget in Ottawa. One of the BBOT’s biggest concerns with the Federal Budget is the significant $39.8 billion deficit, and the lack of a plan to balance the budget or reduce the annual deficit to below $20 billion. Servicing […]
Read more...“Buy Local Burnaby” Directory Submission
January 12th, 2022Help customers find your business with the ‘Buy Local Burnaby’ Directory! The “Buy Local Burnaby” Directory is a key part of the “Buy Local Burnaby” campaign, which is designed to encourage and promote shopping local and supporting Burnaby businesses. All businesses in Burnaby, big or small, are invited to be part of the free “Buy […]
Read more...City of Burnaby Expands Patio/Sidewalk Program for Expanded Outdoor Business Uses
June 25th, 2020June 25, 2020 — The City of Burnaby has expanded its “Active Sidewalks, Open Businesses” program is to allow businesses to temporarily use their outdoor space such as on-site parking spaces for retail areas or for patios for customers. This space provides more room for patrons to maintain physical distancing, while reducing permanent business […]
Read more...Summary of Business Closure Orders for COVID-19
April 15th, 2020The BC Public Health Officer, the Attorney General, the Medical Health Officer for the Fraser Health Authority and other government representatives and agencies have issued a number of orders requiring certain businesses to close or curtail operations. This is a summary of the closure orders issued to date for COVID-19: Fitness facilities (including gyms, […]
Read more...BCIT Launches Unique Program For Presentation Skills
April 18th, 2018BBOT member BCIT has launched a unique program for people who need to deliver presentations as part of their job/career. The Comm 7840 Technical Presentations course will help participants acquire effective communication and presentation skills that brings positive attention to their projects, presentations and pitches. The course will review see participants review sample speeches, perform […]
Read more...BBOT ISSUE UPDATE: Road Pricing in Metro Vancouver
February 19th, 2018As you may be aware, Translink is currently studying a new road pricing system for the region, and the Burnaby Board of Trade wants to hear your thoughts on this issue! A Mobility Pricing Commission has been struck by Translink to make recommendations on how road pricing may be implemented to reduce congestion and raise revenue for […]
Read more...Congratulations CPE Systems Inc!
January 24th, 2017The Burnaby Board of Trade is excited to share that CPE Systems Inc has been named to the Top 5 in the Small Business BC Awards! This is an amazing accomplishment as CPE has been chosen from 699 nominees across 72 communities all over British Columbia. Congratulations CPE, we wish you all the best as […]
Read more...Support Maple Leaf Self Storage’s 3rd Annual “More Food. Less Hunger.” Drive
November 29th, 2016Maple Leaf Self Storage’s 3rd Annual “More Food. Less Hunger.” food drive starts today. They will be collecting non-perishable food items until Monday, January 9th at each of their 12 self storage locations This year their goal is to donate over 1000 lbs. of food to local food banks- topping last year’s 800 lbs. Here are […]
Read more...BC Gov News: More open houses for Highway 1 Brunette Interchange project
November 23rd, 2016BC Government News has shared that there will be more open house events coming up in December for the Highway 1 Brunette Interchange project. As this is occurring right next door to Burnaby, it is something that is important for our community to be aware of. The Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure is holding two […]
Read more...Please Save the Date “Dec.7, 2016”–MLA Richard T. Lee warmly invites you to his Christmas Gathering
November 10th, 2016Richard T. Lee Member of the Legislative Assembly Deputy Speaker Warmly invites you to his Christmas Gathering Date: Wednesday December 7, 2016 Time: 5:00 PM — 7:30 PM Location: Confederation Community Centre (4585 Albert Street, Burnaby) Light snacks and refreshments will be served. You are welcome to bring non-perishable food items, new […]
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