Burnaby Business Excellence Awards Hall of Fame Luncheon and Announcement of BBEA Finalists
Thursday, October 7, 2010
11:30am - 2:00pm
Hilton Vancouver Metrotown, Burnaby
At a celebratory luncheon on October 7th, the Burnaby Board of Trade, in conjunction with the City of Burnaby, will induct Global BC into the Burnaby Business Hall of Fame. The BBOT invites you to attend this year's Hall of Fame Luncheon where Global BC will be awarded this distinct honour is recognition of their years of business success and community committment. In addition, the luncheon will feature the announcement of the finalists in each category for the 11th annual Burnaby Business Excellence Awards.
Did you know the self-employed can access EI benefits? It's on the blog! Burnaby Board of Trade holds roundtable discussion with International Trade Minister Peter Van Loan
A small group of business leaders joined the Burnaby Board of Trade for a roundtable discussion on international trade, investment and business with Peter Van Loan, the federal Minister of International Trade on Monday, August 16. Representing our membership of over 1000 business and organizations, the Burnaby Board of Trade discussed the opportunities and the challenges related to international buisness with the Minister. The informative hour-long discussion provided all in attendance with insight into the efforts of the federal government in the area of international trade. Read more about the meeting on our blog.
Board of Trade Calls for National Plan to End Homelessness
Homelessness is bad for business. It has a direct financial impact on business as it deters customers, damages employee recruitment and retention, harms tourism and discourages business development in areas with a visible homeless population The Burnaby Board of Trade has developed a policy resolution on homelessness that calls for the Federal Government to reallocate funds from the current federal budget envelope to develop a national plan to end homelessness. The resolution was recently accepted into the Canadian Chamber of Commerce 2010 Proposed Policy Book which is comprised of business issues that will be voted on for inclusion into the Chamber's official advocacy platform.
Read the news release HERE.
Download a copy of the BBOT's policy resolution HERE.
The BBOT Ambassador Program comprises a group of representatives from member companies who are familiar with making contacts through the Board of Trade network. If you are a new member or new to this event, you may like to have an Ambassador meet and greet you and help facilitate introductions. Please email
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if the Ambassador Program can enhance your BBOT experience or you would like to become an ambassador yourself. For profiles on our current BBOT Ambassadors, click here.
How is the BBOT breaking down barriers
for new immigrants? It's on the blog!
Burnaby Board of Trade's Annual Golf Tournament
Tournament - SOLD OUT!
Dinner Only Tickets - Still Available!
Thursday September 9, 2010 Burnaby Mountain Golf Course
This year's golf tournament has sold out again! But there are still dinner-only tickets available for the gourment BBQ buffet. Join the business professionals and community leaders who will be in attendance for this wonderful dinner.
Thanks to all our wonderful sponsors and to all the participants who've registered for the sold-out tournament. We look forward to seeing you on the 9th!
Leverage Your BBOT Membership By becoming more closely involved within the BBOT community, you will develop a deeper sense of membership, and become able to reap additional rewards that will help your business and that of your fellow members. To learn more, click here.
