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JUNE 2011
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Voice of Burnaby OFFICIAL NEWSLETTER OF THE MOST PROGRESSIVE BUSINESS ASSOCIATION IN BURNABY
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BBOT Spotlight BBOT Maintains Neutral Stance on HST Changes The future of the Harmonized Sales Tax (HST) will be decided via a mail-in referendum. The Burnaby Board of Trade has maintained that there are arguments both in favour of and against harmonizing the GST and PST, and that its member organizations need to carefully weigh the pros and cons before reaching their own opinion on the matter. The Honourable Kevin Falcon, Minister of Finance announced changes to the HST to address the strong public reaction to the tax. The proposed changes would reduce costs for consumers by lowering the HST to 10 per cent in two steps starting July 1st, 2012. Regardless of your position on the HST, a lower tax burden on consumers would be beneficial for the Burnaby business community, says Paul Holden, President & CEO of the BBOT. “Due to the diverse nature of our membership, the HST has so far had both positive and negative impacts on Burnaby businesses,” Holden says. “However, the changes proposed yesterday offer something that everyone can benefit from. We encourage our membership to consider the proposed changes and to carefully research the implications of the possible referendum outcomes and vote accordingly.” The HST mail-in referendum runs from June 13 to July 22.
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THE BCB TRADE SHOW AT THE DELTA HOTEL ON MAY 17 ATTRACTED A DIVERSE GROUP OF EXHIBITORS AND A RECORD NUMBER OF ATTENDEES. SHARON BARNES PHOTOGRAPHY
Local Businesses Increase Exposure at BCB Trade Show MEGAN KAPTEIN megan@bbot.ca
The 6th Annual Business Creating Business (BCB) Trade Show, presented by the Burnaby Board of Trade and Burnaby Now, allowed local businesses to gain exposure and expand their networks in a comfortable and interactive setting at the Delta Burnaby Hotel and Conference Centre on May 17th. The show was the most well attended BCB Trade Show to date, and featured exhibitors from a range of industries, reflecting the diverse membership of the BBOT.
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“It was a great event and we met lots of Burnaby business operators and attendees! It was very informative and a great B2B networking opportunity,” said Brenda Smith, Executive Marketing Manager at the Grand Villa Casino, whose booth added an element of entertainment to the trade show by providing the opportunity for participants to try their hand at Blackjack between networking. Jens Nilausen of JN - International Consulting Services
walked away from the event with a handful of new connections and also an Xbox 360 game console donated by EA Games, one of the many door prizes offered at the show. “The trade show was a very positive event for me because of the variety of potential connections that were represented,” stated Nilausen. “The BBOT’s event was a very successful venue for local businesses to expose the community at large to their products.” Attendees also had the
opportunity to meet the BBOT’s new CEO Paul Holden and benefit from his expertise in print media advertising. Throughout the afternoon he offered one-onone consultations for advertising and strategies for approaching news media about their business or products. The BBOT thanks presenting sponsor Burnaby NOW, media sponsor Business in Vancouver, and sponsor The Portables for their support of the trade show.
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2011 Burnaby Business Excellence Awards
‘Triple Bottom Line’ Highlighted Nominate a at Burnaby Board of Trade AGM Business in Burnaby MICHAEL KELLER Corporate Communications Coordinator
Over the past year, the Burnaby Board of Trade has been active in environmental sustainability, has made significant steps in the area of homelessness, connected new Canadians with local employers, and fostered growth between Burnaby businesses and the Asia-Pacific market. This was the message delivered by the Burnaby Board of Trade at their 2011 Annual General Meeting at the Delta Burnaby Hotel and Conference Centre. In the Chair’s Message, delivered by First Vice-Chair Leza Muir on behalf of Dick Kouwenhoven, Muir reiterated the organization’s commitment to creating new opportunities for local businesses. “We continue to play a significant role in the City of Burnaby’s economic development strategy,� she said. “By working closely with our colleagues at the City, we have continued to generate
PETER LEGGE DELIVERED AN INSPIRING ADDRESS AT THE BBOT ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
results for our members and our community, including advocating for our business community.� The BBOT reported a strong financial performance in 2010 with increases in
“By working closely with our colleagues at the City, we have continued to generate results for our members and our community�
Liza Muir, First Vice-Chair BBOT Board of Directors
membership revenues and overall net revenues. “This,� said BBOT Director Simon Chen, “has allowed the BBOT to continue to meet the current global and local economic challenges from a strong financial position.� New to the AGM this year was a keynote presentation delivered by Peter Legge, Chairman and CEO of Canada Wide Media, motivational speaker, and acclaimed author of 14 books. Legge’s address to the audience included a chronicling of his professional life, as well as a message of persistence, hard work and motivation as the only real keys to business success. Also present at the event was actingmayor, Councillor Anne Kang who swore in the re-elected directors. The AGM was also the first for new BBOT President & CEO, Paul Holden.
The Burnaby Business Excellence Awards (BBEA) is one of the Lower Mainland’s most celebrated business awards programs, recognizing organizations and individuals that have made an exemplary contribution to the business landscape. Since its inception in 1999, the BBEA has helped the City of Burnaby emerge as a host city for world-class organizations. Recognition will be given in 8 categories:
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FOCUS ON COMMIT TEES
The BBOT offers members the opportunity to be involved in various committees that help formulate and facilitate concrete changes for Burnaby. Pacific Gateway Committee Facilitates international trade, investment opportunities, education and cultural exchanges between BBOT members, the local business community and Asia-Pacific businesses and organizations. Environmental Sustainability Committee Plays a leadership role in advancing environmental sustainability within the Burnaby business community. Social Development Committee Leverages the voice of the business community to address social issues that affect the business community. Business Success Committee Helps members gain greater value from their membership by supporting their business development activity. 1500 Club Promotes the value of the BBOT and assists in reaching new members.
It’s easy to nominate a business! Download the nomination form at www.bbot.ca and email the completed form to cory@bbot.ca with the name of the company and a short description as to why you believe they should win.
Burnaby Business Excellence Awards Nominations Committee Helps identify potential nominees for the annual Burnaby Business Excellence Awards.
Only 1 week left! Deadline to submit your nomination is June 24, 2010.
Golf Committee Plays a key role in organizing the BBOT Annual Golf Tournament.
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Government Relations Committee Monitors and studies government policy and issues and advocates to all levels of government.
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