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Beedie Development Group inducted into the Burnaby Business Hall of Fame

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Beedie Development Group became the 2016 inductee into the Burnaby Business Hall of Fame at a special Burnaby Board of Trade Luncheon on October 13th. The Hall of Fame induction is presented annually to a widelyrecognized, Burnaby-based business that has demonstrated outstanding business success over many years and has had a positive and signiﬁcant impact on the community. “Beedie Development Group has been serving the Lower Mainland and Burnaby for over 60 years. Their commitment to quality, customer service, business excellence and to this community as a whole, has been remarkable. There are few businesses that have had a bigger hand in literally building Con’t on p.3

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Beedie Development Group inducted into the Burnaby Business Hall of Fame

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Beedie Development con’t from cover and shaping our city and region and that is why they will be a well-deserving addition to the Burnaby Business Hall of Fame,” remarked Paul Holden, President and CEO of the Burnaby Board of Trade. Founded in 1954, Beedie Development Group is an owner and developer of industrial, commercial and residential real estate. Keith Beedie got his start in the construction business in the 1940’s when he and his business partner purchased their ﬁrst property in Marpole for $190. The family business grew from there into what is now the largest private industrial land owner, developer and landlord in Metro Vancouver. Having completed 20 million square feet of new construction throughout the western provinces of British Columbia and Alberta,

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Bosa Properties, Electronic Arts Canada, G&F Financial Group, and ABC Recycling. Beedie Development Group was welcomed into the Hall of Fame by Burnaby Mayor Derek Corrigan at the luncheon where

the ﬁnalists were also announced for the Burnaby Business Excellence Awards Gala which occurs on November 3rd. For more information please visit bbot.ca. ¾

Founder of Beedie Development Group, Keith Beedie in his younger days

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Beedie Development Group continues to thrive and remains committed to a high standard of quality and customer satisfaction. “We’re extremely honoured to be inducted in to the Burnaby Business Hall of Fame. Our company was established on, and is grounded in, performing quality work and building meaningful and lasting relationships along the way,” said Ryan Beedie, President of Beedie Development Group. “Both our company and our family have deep roots in Burnaby and we are thankful for the support we have received from the people here, and look forward to a future of continued growth within this community.” Beedie Development Group joins an impressive list of other community leaders in the Burnaby Business Hall of Fame, including last year’s inductee, The Valley Bakery, and past recognized recipients such as Global BC,

The Burnaby Business Excellence Awards are a joint initiative of the City of Burnaby and the Burnaby Board of Trade. The awards are an opportunity to recognize and honour Burnaby businesses that have demonstrated outstanding business excellence, innovation, success and contributions to our city, and as well have made a significant contribution to community spirit, service and quality of life. Join the Burnaby Board of Trade on November 3rd for the Burnaby Business Excellence Awards Gala where the winners in the 9 award categories will be announced. Find event information at bbot.ca.

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BUSINESS INNOVATION Canadian Telescopes Inc. Canadian Telescopes Inc. is one of Canada’s leading astronomy retailers. Canadian Telescopes started its own research and design for a mid-class observatory called NexDome. This patented design has revolutionized the concept of mid-size observatories. Clarius Mobile Health Clarius Mobile Health was founded by veterans in the field of ultrasound and the company’s unique ultrasound device is close to commercialization. Unlike traditional ultrasound systems, the Clarius ultrasound scanner is wireless, easier to use, works with the most popular smart devices and costs a fraction of the price. CPE Systems CPE Systems’ main focus is supplying pumps and other equipment to food and beverage manufacturers. The company’s innovative e-commerce site changed their business model drastically and almost tripled their sales.

ENTREPRENEURIAL SPIRIT This online presence, along with a new focus on the craft brewery industry, has led the company to great success. FMAV FMAV is Canada’s largest audiovisual company with more than 300 employees in seven offices from coast to coast. FMAV constantly adopts cutting-edge technologies such as virtual reality, LED displays, projection mapping augmented reality, aerial drones, and new apps designed to help engage audiences. Spacekraft by CMPNY Spacekraft is a platform for small business owners, freelancers and contractors to rent space, host meetings and attend events. Spacekraft is focusing on innovation in their sector by offering flexible space options like hot desks and personal desks, running weekly goal setting sessions for clients, and organizing special events like Space Race, a Dragon’s Den style competition.

Burnaby Tours & Charters A boutique touring and charter bus service provider with a sharp focus on customer service excellence. Owner/ President Rami Touffaha spurred innovative initiatives including the first guided bus tours of Burnaby and New Westminster, covering areas of history, culture, heritage, and above all, the abundance of natural beauty. Clio In 2007, Clio co-founders Jack Newton and Rian Gauvreau imagined a world where lawyers could manage files easily and securely in the Cloud, cut down on administrative overhead, and increase productivity. Since then, Clio has experienced rapid and sustained growth and its flagship product is changing the practice of law for good. CPE Systems CPE Systems supplies pumps and other equipment for food and beverage manufacturers. With an innovative

change to its business model, CPE created an online presence and e-commerce store targeting the craft brew industry. As a result, sales have almost tripled and their export business has expanded dramatically. Peregrine Peregrine’s in-house design and engineering teams create unforgettable branded retail and corporate environments. Their entrepreneurial culture, and a great mix of experience and young talent, has allowed Peregrine to grow into the largest retail fixture and millwork manufacturer in Western Canada. Spacekraft by CMPNY Spacekraft is more than a coworking space; it is a business community and a place where companies grow and support each other. Spacekraft membership has grown tremendously over the past year, proving their entrepreneurial approach to office space rental is paying off.

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Dorigo Systems is honored to be named a ﬁnalist for the Burnaby Board of Trade’s Business of the Year award. As a full turnkey provider, we don’t just assemble circuit boards; we have the expertise and resources to handle your entire production process, from quick-turn prototyping to annual production requirements. With the recent addition of our new Panasonic assembly line—the most sophisticated SMT machinery on the market—Dorigo is able to provide advanced manufacturing capabilities for the most complex of builds. Our long-standing reputation for the highest quality manufacturing services on the market positions the company as a strong and stable choice for our customers—including some of the top OEMs in the world. A proud member of the Burnaby Board of Trade, Dorigo Systems has consistently been recognized as one of B.C.’s top technology companies in Business in Vancouver’s annual rankings.

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HEALTHY WORKPLACE Clio Clio has propelled the legal industry into the 21st century, helping lawyers to operate in the Cloud. Some policies that make Clio a great place to work include the ability to work from home for employees, ample vacation time, open concept offices with amenities like a nap room, weekly onsite yoga and many other wellness and health focused programs. Hemlock Printers Hemlock Printers provides a range of impeccable print, digital and advisory services with accomplished quality, integrity and customer focused service excellence. The pillars of their Healthy Workplace Philosophy include work-life balance, continuous learning/development, community involvement, healthy living, and recognition. Left Coast Naturals Left Coast Naturals, an organic food manufacturer and distributor, is celebrating its 20th anniversary. Their commitment to employee wellness and development is fundamental in their People-Planet-Prosperity triple

ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY bottom line philosophy, developed to help employees live more balanced, eco-friendly, healthy lives. Moksha Yoga Burnaby While Moksha Yoga offers more than 60 yoga and fitness classes each week, they are also seen as a gathering place and second home for the people of Burnaby and surrounding areas. Initiatives created for the well-being of their staff include: full time defined as 28 hr/wk, extended health benefits, and a staff retreat each year to relax, bond, grow and plan together. Westminster Savings Credit Union Westminster Savings has been a leader in providing innovative financial products and services to their communities for more than 71 years. Familyfriendly policies and practices include their desire to accommodate flexible and alternate work arrangement, and their “Live Well Now” program that encourages employees to maintain good health, reimbursing them for participating in active living programs and activities.

NOT-FOR-PROFIT ORGANIZATION OF THE YEAR Burnaby Family Life Burnaby Family Life has been providing quality services and programs to families for the past 45 years and serves more than 3,000 people annually, more than half of which are children. Burnaby Family Life is a leader in coordinating services across the city and in leading collaborative efforts with other agencies and government, to serve the interests of the community. Rotary Club of Burnaby Burnaby Rotary Club members work locally, regionally, and internationally to combat hunger, improve health and sanitation, provide education and job training, promote peace, and eradicate polio under the motto “Service Above Self”.Local projects include the Piper Spit Board Walk, Rotary House for individuals living with a disability, and Rotary Hall at West Burnaby United Church. Charlford House Society for Women Charlford House is a residential facility for women journeying out of addiction and into recovery. Women learn to amend past wrongs, set and maintain healthy

boundaries, engage in positive interactions, rebuild family relationships, and nurture oneself and others. Because of the dedicated work of Charlford House thousands of women and families have been helped. Journey Home Community Association Journey Home Community Association offers much needed settlement services and referrals for refugees to Burnaby and the Lower Mainland, but what really sets them apart is their ability to help newcomers develop a true sense of community and a feeling of home. They are proud to be an integral part of Burnaby, a city that knows what it means to value diversity. Neil Squire Society The Neil Squire Society, headquartered in Burnaby, is a national non-profit organization that empowers Canadians with physical disabilities. The Neil Squire Society serves over 2,000 people a year and has helped hundreds of local residents with disabilities find work, return to school, increase their skills and become more involved members of the community.

Brentwood Town Centre Brentwood Town Centre is a premier shopping centre in the heart of North Burnaby, committed to reducing its environmental footprint in energy, water, waste, travel and purchasing. As part of this commitment, they work with their suppliers and service providers to reduce their carbon footprint and implement retrofits and energy efficient products across their property. Grand & Toy Grand & Toy provides innovative workplace products and solutions that enable their customers to work better. A Green Products program was introduced to rank products in ‘shades of green’ symbolizing their sustainable characteristics. Also, Grand & Toy established their Leadership in Greener Purchasing Awards to recognize customers as leaders in their sector. Left Coast Naturals Left Coast Naturals strives to be a pioneer in the food industry: an early adopter of certified organic standards in the 1990s and first distributor in North America with

an official Non-GMO Policy. Sustainability is core to the company. Left Coast Naturals is proud to be a Climate Smart company and a founding B Corps in Canada. Moksha Yoga Burnaby Moksha Yoga Burnaby, located in the Burnaby Heights, began in 2010 with a vision and commitment to build the most eco-friendly yoga studio in North America. It was one of the first commercial builds in North America to use Hempcrete, a carbon-neutral building material, and much of its fixtures, floors and furniture were salvaged and recycled. Stantec Stantec collaborates across disciplines and industries to bring buildings, energy and resources, environmental, and infrastructure projects to life. One of Stantec’s core values—“we do what is right”—sums up their approach to sustainability. By following policies and practices and holding true to their promise to design with community in mind, they foster a culture of health, safety, and sustainability for employees and other stakeholders.

BURNABY COMMUNITY SPIRIT Burnaby Orthopaedic and Mastectomy After 24 years of providing Burnaby with orthotic and bracing services, Burnaby Orthopaedic & Mastectomy has developed a culture of giving back through activities such as supporting Breast Cancer Awareness Month and CIBC Walk for a Cure, purchasing school supplies for local schools, volunteering at the Burnaby Rotary Club and giving back to the First Nations communities they serve. Ricoh With expertise in capturing, managing and transforming information, Ricoh delivers services and technologies that help businesses innovate and grow. Ricoh consistently supports their community through various initiatives and events throughout the year, such as shoreline cleanups, volunteering in soup kitchens, and fundraising for local charities and causes. Silver Bullet Shredding Inc. Founded in 2005, Silver Bullet Shredding is a Burnaby-based, locally owned document destruction firm. From helping a Burnaby high school raise funds

for a famine relief campaign, to hosting community shredding events to support the Vancouver Food Bank, Autism Speaks Canada, and the Special Olympics BC, owner Bailey Jung and his company are active in the community and always willing to help. Stantec Stantec’s consulting work begins at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships. In Burnaby, Stantec partners with a number of charitable and community organizations regularly to help support the growth and development of social projects, environmental activities, and charitable initiatives. Traction on Demand Traction on Demand develops innovative cloud-based technology solutions and applications for North America’s largest and most influential brands, as well as hundreds of small and medium-sized companies. Traction on Demand’s philanthropic arm, Traction for Good, has given away over $250,000 to causes through donations, grant-based projects and donated consulting time.

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Proud to be a Finalist for Business of the Year

SILVER BULLET SHREDDING IS HONOURED TO BE NOMINATED FOR THE “BURNABY COMMUNITY SPIRIT” AND THE “BUSINESS PERSON OF THE YEAR” AWARD.

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Dorigo Systems Ltd Dorigo Systems is an electronics manufacturing services provider and one of the Pacific Northwest’s leading contract manufacturers of printed circuit board assemblies. Founded in 1988 by Mark Pillon, Dorigo has realized positive sustained growth for 28 years in a market that continues to push manufacturers to be cost-effective and cost-sensitive. The company’s long term financial stability, exceptional reputation for high quality manufacturing and strong ties within the electronic component supply chain have all combined to position Dorigo as a strong and solid choice for customers.

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Fortinet Technologies (Canada) Fortinet is a global leader and innovator in network security with products and subscription services that provide broad, integrated and high-performance protection against dynamic security threats while simplifying the IT security infrastructure. Among the accolades they have received, they are most happy to have been recognized by MOSAIC with its prestigious Employer Recognition Award for stewardship in creating a welcoming and inclusive workplace for immigrants.

Mott Electric Mott Electric was founded in 1930 by William Mott and the current president, Dan Mott, represents the third generation of Mott family ownership. Over the years, Mott Electric has grown to include several divisions to allow the company the ability to stay at the top of their ever-progressing industry and grow to over 350 employees. The company is a leader in green contracting, worker safety, and innovation and gives back to the community and its industry. Pacific Blue Cross Pacific Blue Cross is the largest provider of health benefits in the province with over 750 employees who serve the health needs of 1 in 3 British Columbians. Pacific Blue Cross invests in innovation to help provide the best possible health care to its clients and it invests both time and resources in local not-for-profit organizations and agencies to support the community, with its executive team sitting on the boards of a total of 38 not-for-profits and associations. Traction on Demand Traction on Demand is a consulting and cloud software development firm with unparalleled expertise in using the Salesforce.com platform to improve business processes. Traction is one of the country’s first 100 certified B Corporations, has been named one of the top 10 best workplaces in Canada for three years running, and ranked 21st on the 2015 PROFIT 500 list of fastest growing companies in Canada.

Sustainable Community. Greenscape supports many local charities with a specific focus on supporting the LGBTQ community. Milani Plumbing, Drainage & Heating Founded in 1956, Milani Plumbing is now one of the largest and fastest growing full service plumbing, heating and drainage companies within the Lower Mainland. Every member of the team, both field workers and internal staff, are encouraged to govern their actions based on four core values: Passion, Integrity, Professionalism and Empathy. It is these values that govern each and every decision that happens within the organization, and has made Milani Plumbing, Drainage & Heating the successful company it is today. Peregrine Driven by client demand, Peregrine has grown into an acclaimed design and manufacturing company that works with a wide range of materials to design retail and corporate spaces that are clearly unique. Since moving to Burnaby, Peregrine has grown from 10 employees to over 40 and the company has grown monthly revenue by over 500%.

Canadian Safe Step Walk-In Tub Company Canadian Safe Step Walk-In Tub Company has always been a driving force in the walk-in tub industry, but within the last two years the company has shown exceptional growth and has doubled its revenue. This growth has been achieved through stringent internal practices coupled with both innovative new marketing strategies and a culture developed around people, and mentoring them to excel. Clarius Mobile Health Clarius Mobile Health was created by its founder with a mission to enable more clinicians to use ultrasound to improve patient care. In two years, Clarius has grown from nothing more than an idea to a real company with real product that employs 45 people in Burnaby. Greenscape Design & Décor Greenscape Design & Décor is a specialist in their field of greenery design, production and management. They strive to continually innovate their processes and set new standards for their industry. Greenscape is passionate about the environment and was an early member of the Burnaby Board of Trade’s Pledge for a

spirit and his “outside the box” thinking has led to many innovative changes that have helped propel the company into the industry leader it is today. Bailey Jung, Silver Bullet Shredding From humble beginnings operating out of a garage at the home of founder Bailey Jung, Silver Bullet Shredding has grown into a profitable small business. Under Jung’s leadership, in the 11 years that the company has been in business, the company has weathered several economic downturns, survived the financial crisis of 2008-2009, and outlasted several independent shredding companies who have either gone out of business or been acquired by competitors. Greg Malpass, Traction on Demand Traction on Demand is Canada’s largest dedicated Salesforce implementation partner. In 2006, CEO Greg Malpass saw an opportunity to consult on the inefficiencies between sales and marketing efforts and Traction was born. From operating the company out of his condo for its first four years to growing to over 200 employees, Malpass’s innovation and leadership has been central to the company’s success.

Ian Walker, Left Coast Naturals Founded in 1996, Left Coast Naturals is an organic food manufacturer and distributor based here in Burnaby. Ian Walker, Co-founder and President, has received many awards for his progressive and dedicated work growing Left Coast Naturals into the company it is today. Brian French, Peregrine Peregrine offers a complete range of “design+build” services for retail, financial, commercial, corporate and institutional clients. In 2012, the team, led by President Brian French, quickly recognized the company’s potential to offer clients a more comprehensive service package by actively participating in the design process. This expansion into “design+build” combined with a long-term investment in the best people, equipment, and technology has transformed the business. Renato Cavaliere, Canadian Safe Step Walk-In Tub Company Canadian Safe Step Walk-In Tub Company maintains its head office in Burnaby where they manage their business across Canada and eight US states. CEO Renato Cavaliere has always had an entrepreneurial

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Local businesses conﬁdent, growing and happy in Burnaby says BBOT Business Sentiment Report Central Location and Transportation/Access cited as Burnaby’s strengths; Regional housing affordability noted as a concern By Cory Redekop cory@bbot.ca Burnaby businesses are doing well and ﬁnd the city’s central location and its transportation network access a boon to business according to a recently released Business Sentiment Report prepared by the Burnaby Board of Trade (BBOT). The report was the result of nearly 100 interviews held with local businesses as part of a Business Walk—an economic development activity— in the Lake City-Production Way district conducted by the BBOT.

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63% of the businesses interviewed by the BBOT stated that business activity was growing and 35% reported it holding steady, with declines only noted by 1% of respondents. When asked, 90% of interviewees said they would try to stay in Burnaby if forced to ﬁnd new premises for their business. Burnaby’s geographic location at the centre of the region and its transportation network of roads, buses and SkyTrain were named as major strengths and beneﬁts to business by 95% and 73% of businesses respectively. Other positive aspects of doing business in Burnaby noted were access to a customer base (41%), a business friendly environment (35%) and affordability of space to lease/own (30%). The biggest challenge reported by the business community is hiring and retaining employees, a difficulty mentioned by 43% of businesses interviewed. Many businesses

directly linked the high cost of housing to their difficulties in attracting and retaining employees and 43% of interviewees identified housing affordability in the region as a major issue affecting their business. “We feel it is very important for us, as the voice of local business, to go out into our community and talk with businesses face-toface. It takes a lot of effort to door-knock so many businesses, but the feedback we get is invaluable to our role as Burnaby’s leading business association and advocate,” states Paul Holden, BBOT President & CEO. “We were very happy to see how well businesses are doing and how positively they view Burnaby as a business destination, and we will now work to find ways of addressing any issues of concerns that were identified.” The full Business Sentiment Report can be found at www.bbot.ca/advocacy. ¾

engagement and reach, as well as strengthened its ability to create transferable programs that other organizations and | chambers can use as models. Some of its innovative programing includes: The Pledge for a Sustainable Community First launched in 2012, the Burnaby Board of Trade’s Pledge for a Sustainable Community program—bbotpledge.ca—is a comprehensive online resource and programming platform with the goal of helping businesses large and small reduce their environmental footprint and promote their company at the same time.

Christy Clark. Through events, networking and mentorship, the Women’s Business Success Network provides a forum for career and business women at all levels to hear the personal experiences, motivations and successes of women leaders and foster valuable connections in our community.

By Devon Hardie devon@bbot.ca On September 17th, the Burnaby Board of Trade took home third place in the Canadian Chamber of Commerce Competition held in Regina, Saskatchewan. President and CEO, Paul Holden, was one of three finalists asked to present on the topic of innovative chamber programming. The Burnaby Board of Trade has been working for years to differentiate itself from the homogeneous, “economycentric membership entity” label by focusing on a triple bottom-line approach to business and member-engagement and we are grateful that for the recognition we have received through this competition. Remaining relevant in a quickly changing and competitive business environment is one of today’s biggest challenges for member associations. With competing services and benefits, the proliferation of sector specific associations and events, and an increasingly segmented and diverse business community, new strategies must be used to attract, engage and retain members. There are several key programs that contributed to the BBOT nomination as a finalist at the Canadian Chamber of Commerce Competition and all of these initiatives have had a significant impact on both its level of

Asia Pacific Gateway – High Tea Dim Sum The Pacific Gateway Committee promotes trade and investment in the Asia-Pacific region, and fosters relationships with local ethnic business communities. This led to the creation of an enduring monthly event series: High Tea Dim Sum (or Pad Thai, Sushi, Kimchi, Tandoori) that features prominent speakers from the Asia Pacific business community and an afternoon “tea” at a member restaurant.

Women’s Business Success Network The Women’s Business Success Network, launched after our International Women’s Day luncheon with keynote speaker BC Premier

Access Student Career Development Program Access provides senior post-secondary students with the connections and tools they need to compete in the job market, while providing local businesses with access to top young talent. By allowing young professionals to create contacts, build relationships, and learn about local opportunities, we increase the likelihood that they will stay in Burnaby to work and live.

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Burnaby Young Professionals Network The Burnaby Board of Trade is launching its newest initiative, Burnaby Young Professionals Network, with a panel event on November 24. This program focuses on engaging young professionals and helping them build strong networks in our community, as well as develop the leadership skills and connections that will help them in their careers and future opportunities. ¾

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By Jennifer Oliver posAbilities is a non-proﬁt agency that provides a broad range of services to persons with developmental disabilities and their families. We currently serve more than 1,200 children and adults in Metro Vancouver and other parts of BC. Aside from working towards creating a social impact within the community, the people of posAbilities understand the important role organizations play in sustainability. We have thus embarked on various green initiatives such as: • Organics recycling • Striving towards a paperless system where possible • Using energy efficient equipment New Beginnings In 2015, in an effort to diversify our funding, we partnered with Inclusion BC in Clothes Drop, a clothing collection/

recycling program. Since embarking on this initiative, we have become more aware of the large environmental impact made through recycling various materials and the compounding consequences from throwing out clothing and household items. Did you know? • North Americans send 10.5 million tons of clothing to landﬁlls every year, 95% of which could be recycled • It can take over 700 gallons of water to make one new cotton t-shirt, this is more water than a person can drink in 5 years • Clothing donation bins across Canada prevent more than 650 million pounds of goods from reaching landﬁlls annually. That’s equivalent to 13,000 cedar trees! The Clothes Drop initiative works with various partners to place donation bins in locations within our communities. As a social function, it turns donated clothing items into funds that are used to start innovative services and enhance existing programs and services we offer to assist people with

developmental disabilities. Environmentally, we are proud to assist in diverting thousands of recyclables from entering the landﬁll and saving our natural resources by providing a convenient location for the community to donate and engage. Seeing the result of this environmentally and socially impactful initiative has opened up a world of possibilities and has sparked a larger conversation within posAbilities around the ways we can continue working on expanding our sustainable practices. In the end, it’s about the community and environment that we all take part in improving. Drop your clothes and improve lives in Vancouver and Burnaby. Interested in taking steps towards being a more sustainable organization? Join over 150 Burnaby-based business and Take the Pledge today! bbotpledge.ca or contact Tessa Vanderkop – tessa@bbot.ca. ¾

Post-secondary students network at launch of Access Leadership Program By Tessa Vanderkop tessa@bbot.ca On October 3rd the BBOT launched its Access Student Career Development Program at Burnaby’s Spacekraft. In its fifth year, the post-secondary leadership program focusses on giving soon-to-graduate post-secondary students an edge on the competitive job market. The evening combined networking with program sponsors, mentors, students, committee chairs and alumni, allowing current students the opportunity to learn first-hand how to take advantage of the program’s many offerings. The 7 month long program has 4 key pillars: mentorship, networking, workshops and committee participation. The committees, led by former Access students who graduated with distinction, allow students to demonstrate leadership through collaboration and help deliver on key programming for Access. Participation in the committees allows students to graduate with distinction, a great benefit for students entering the job market. Paul Holden, President and CEO of the Burnaby Board of Trade says, “ The Access program has grown over the years to help

students develop business networks and business leadership skills. Our goal, of course, is to entice graduates of the program to launch and grow their careers in Burnaby’s business community.”

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