Help us recognize the best of Burnaby’s business community by nominating a business, professional, or non-profit for this year’s Burnaby Business Excellence Awards! The Burnaby Business Excellence Awards are an initiative of the Burnaby Board of Trade and the City of Burnaby, honouring and celebrating businesses, entrepreneurs, and not-for-profit organizations for their contributions to the local economy and…

Last week, the Burnaby Board of Trade proudly represented Burnaby’s business community at the BC Chamber of Commerce Annual General Meeting in Nanaimo. BBOT CEO Angie Whitfield, Chair Dana Martin, and Past Chair Raj Sharma joined chamber leaders from across the province to vote on the most pressing issues facing businesses in B.C. We’re excited…

The Burnaby Board of Trade is calling on the federal government to take immediate action to prevent the planned Canada Post strike set to begin on May 23. The postal service is a critical part of Canada’s economic infrastructure, and another disruption would severely impact businesses, particularly small businesses and e-commerce operators who rely on…

Introduction The Burnaby Board of Trade (BBOT) is seeking proposals from experienced vendors to produce a professionally developed promotional video for our Clean Energy Summit 2026, as well as a secondary video promoting Burnaby using footage captured during the initial project. We are also seeking a digital marketing professional or agency to design and execute…

Canada has elected Mark Carney to be Prime Minister, with his Liberal Party projected to form a minority government following yesterday’s federal election. In a historic shift, Burnaby saw a full Liberal sweep across all federal ridings, marking a significant political realignment in a region long considered an NDP stronghold. Incumbent MP Terry Beech secured…

We’re building the next chapter of the Burnaby Board of Trade, and it starts with you. Right now, we’re developing a new strategic plan that will guide how we support and represent Burnaby’s business community. We’re asking for your input to ensure that it reflects the real needs and priorities of our members. Please take…

Call for Board Members Burnaby Board of Trade Application Deadline: April 17 at Midnight   The Burnaby Board of Trade is seeking dynamic, engaged, and community-minded business leaders to join our Board of Directors – and there’s never been a more exciting time to get involved. With new leadership at the helm and a bold…

The Federal Election and Burnaby – What You Need to Know The upcoming Federal Election is set for April 28th, and Canada is set to hit the polls! The Burnaby Board of Trade urges all of our members and the Burnaby community to actively engage in this important democratic process. Take the time to learn…

Burnaby Business Magazine Burnaby Business Magazine Burnaby is built on great businesses, and we’re excited to share their stories, your stories, in our new Burnaby Business Magazine! Keeping our business community informed and connected is more important than ever, and this tri-annual publication – available in both digital and print -will be a key resource…

2025 Annual Partners We’re excited to announce the esteemed list of partners for the Burnaby Board of Trade’s 2025 year. These valued organizations are integral to Burnaby’s business community, playing a key role in shaping the city’s economic landscape. Their commitment to excellence, leadership, and supporting local businesses has a lasting impact on the success…