Ambassador Program: Board Ambassadors help members to fast-track their networking at BBOT events by providing qualified introductions to other members. Take advantage of the networks and connections of our Ambassadors to build effective business relationships at the next Board event.

Chambers of Commerce Group Insurance Plan: Members can access this national group insurance program which allows any sized business to enjoy group dental, extended health, short-term and long-term disability, life and critical illness insurance.

Johnson Home Insurance: Members can receive unique
home-auto insurance plans with special savings and discounts and services such as accident forgiveness, 24-hour service, and identity theft coverage.

Member-to-Member Discount Program: Through this program, BBOT members offer exclusive discounts and deals to fellow members to encourage members to do business with each other while saving money. Members who participate in this program are listed on our website and may be mentioned in our weekly e-newsletter.

ADP Payroll: Members receive special preferred pricing of the book rates on the Pay Run Processing (Base, Per Employee Charge, and Delivery of Pay cheques/Pay stubs).

Petro Canada: Members can realize savings, convenience and security when they sign up for a Petro-Canada SuperPass, which entitles them to 2 cents per litre savings on all gasoline and diesel purchased.

Esso: Members receive 3.5 cents per litre fuel discount off the retail posted pump price purchased in Canada at Esso-branded service station

Husky & Mohawk: Members receive a discount of 3.5 cents per litre through the Husky Fleet Card Program. Contact Marisol Sanchez for an Application Form.

TD Merchant Rates: BBOT members can access exclusive point-of-sale rates such as a Visa rate of 1.59%, MasterCard rate of 1.64% and $0.069 on Interac Direct payment receipts with electronic deposits. Members also have access to application fee exemption, 24/7 support, American Express processing and more.

HOTLINE TO HR: Your Virtual HR Department: Enjoy 24/7 unlimited and convenient access to Human Resource professionals that will help you customize policies, letters and other documentation; provide templates for job descriptions, employment policies, task /hazard analysis; and provide information on industry best practices.

Park’N Fly: BBOT members receive two complimentary days of parking on your first visit. (Cannot be combined with any other promotional offers or discounts.) To receive this offer, simply fax or email in the completed registration form. Also, by showing your BBOT Corp-Rate Discount sticker when you check out, we will give you a 15% discount for all future parks as long as you are a member of the BBOT.

Canada Get Your Business Online is a new program that provides businesses a fast, free, and easy way to get online.
Here’s what you get:
    * Free, easy to build website
    * Free .ca web address for 12 months
    * Free advice and resources

Ribbon Cutting: The ceremonial opening of a new or recently renovated/relocated business.

Promotional Opportunities: The Burnaby Board of Trade offers several cost-effective ways of promoting your business. Inquire about our weekly e-newsletter, website advertising, and advertorials in our monthly newspaper supplement.

BBOT members can also benefit from exposure on our social networking channels. We are on Facebook, LinkedIn, Meet-up and Twitter.

In addition, we have partnered with the following organizations to offer members discounts on advertising and promotional opportunities:  

• Burnaby NOW, 20% off all advertising
• The Globe and Mail, 50% off regular line rates
• Burnaby NewsLeader, 25% off all advertising 
• Lamar Transit Advertising, 15% off transit and SkyTrain advertising
• Make it Business, 15% discount on advertising

For more information, contact Tessa Vanderkop at: t. 604-412-0100 e. tessa@bbot.ca

Partner with the BBOT: Members can take advantage of tailored packages that include a mix of communications, event and brand partnerships with the Burnaby Board of Trade. Maximizing the organization’s full range of communications channels and event opportunities, members can build their brand equity, communicate key messages and achieve a competitive advantage in their industry.