Economic Development & Policy Manager  – Burnaby Board of Trade (BBOT) – Full Time, Regular, Hybrid (3 days in office / 2 remote) Reports To: President & CEO Compensation: Career level P3. $71,534 – $79,064 annually, with eligibility for a performance bonus. The position includes health and dental benefits starting at three months, and RRSP employer…

Manager, Events & Partnerships – Burnaby Board of Trade (BBOT) – Full Time, Regular, Hybrid (3 days in office / 2 remote) Reports To: President & CEO Compensation: Career level M1. $76,855-$84,944 annually, with eligibility for a performance bonus. The position includes health and dental benefits starting at three months, and RRSP employer contributions beginning…

This year, we’re making it easier than ever by outlining all the rules in advance so everyone has access to them ahead of the event on December 5th. And new for this year, if you’re there, you get a vote! Below are the rules, so take a moment to read them, start planning, and get ready…

The Burnaby Board of Trade held the 26th annual Burnaby Business Excellence Awards event to celebrate the best of Burnaby business. The Burnaby Business Excellence Awards are a joint initiative of the City of Burnaby and the Burnaby Board of Trade and recognize Burnaby-based businesses, entrepreneurs and non-profit organizations for excellence across 9 different award…

The Burnaby Board of Trade is proud to spotlight the incredible Not-For-Profit organizations making a meaningful impact in our community this Giving Tuesday, on December 2, 2025. These organizations play a vital role in Burnaby, inspiring action, building connections, and strengthening the places we call home.  When you support their work, you’re contributing to a…

Burnaby, BC – The Burnaby Board of Trade (BBOT) is proud to announce that McCarthy Properties has been named the 2025 inductee into the prestigious Burnaby Business Hall of Fame.  The Burnaby Business Hall of Fame, presented jointly by the BBOT and the City of Burnaby, is an annual honour awarded to a long-standing, Burnaby-based…

Economic Opportunities: FIFA World Cup 26™ The FIFA World Cup 26™ presents an incredible range of opportunities for local Burnaby businesses to get involved and benefit from one of the world’s largest sporting events. Businesses can sell goods and services to major event organizers such as the City of Vancouver and BC Pavilion Corporation by…

The Burnaby Board of Trade acknowledges the federal government’s efforts to bring more predictability to fiscal planning through the new fall budget cycle. Aligning the federal budget with provincial, municipal, and construction timelines could help get projects moving sooner and improve coordination for major infrastructure, housing, and clean energy investments. The government’s new Capital Budgeting…

The Burnaby Board of Trade is excited to reveal the finalists for each of the nine categories in the 25th annual Burnaby Business Excellence Awards (BBEAs). Hosted in partnership with the City of Burnaby, the BBEAs celebrate and acknowledge the outstanding impact of local businesses on our community and economy. We are grateful for the…

The City of Burnaby has proposed updates to business licence fees, set to take effect on January 1, 2026. The Burnaby Board of Trade supports these modest adjustments, which aim to balance the City’s need to fund essential municipal services with the realities faced by local businesses. While times remain challenging for many small and…