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Burnaby Board of Trade
JUNE 2012
OFFICIAL NEWSLETTER OF THE MOST PROGRESSIVE BUSINESS ASSOCIATION IN BURNABY
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Voice of Burnaby UPCOMING EVENTS Mixer at the Quay June 21 @ Inn at the Quay BBOT-IBM Non-Profit Workshop Series -- Measuring Success with Outcomes July 12 @ IBM Canada 2012 Annual Golf Tournament September 5 @ Riverway Golf Course
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New and returning Board Directors were sworn it at the BBOT’s Annual General Meeting on June 5th at the Hilton Vancouver Metrotown. Gold Annual Board Partners
New Board Directors sworn in at BBOT Annual General Meeting MICHAEL KELLER michael@bbot.ca
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The Burnaby Board of Trade held its Annual General Meeting on June 5th as part of its Spring Economic Update and Reception. The event, which took place at the Hilton Vancouver Metrotown, was sponsored by Scotiabank and featured a keynote address by their Chief Economist Warren Jestin in addition to the regular AGM functions such as the Treasurer’s Report and the swearing in of the new and returning Board Directors. “While much has changed [over the past year], the things that count have
stayed the same,” said outgoing Chair of the Board Dick Kouwenhoven. “The Burnaby Board of Trade has continued to emphasize its commitment to a triple bottom line of social, environmental, and economic results, and continues to serve our membership through the best possible supports, programs, initiatives and benefits.” Kouwenhoven continued on to note that providing greater value to members has been a key theme of the BBOT over the past year, citing examples such as its improved communication channels and new and better events, including new member orientations and political
speaker engagements. Swearing in of the Directors was performed by City Councillor Paul McDonell. New Directors this year are Soon-Jae Lee (KOTRA), Mike Kaerne (HollyNorth Production Supplies), Ryan Hoag (KPMG), and Milton Richards (Simon Fraser University). Outgoing Directors include Simon Chen (KPMG), Wilf Hurd (SFU), Peter Leitch (Mammoth Studios), and Tatsuya Nakagawa (Atomica Creative Group). Leza Muir (Pacific Blue Cross) takes over as the new Chair of the Board, while Catherine Aczel Boivie assumes the role of First Vice Chair.
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Buy local: Maintain your health and dental this summer
BBOT offers resources to get your business started
There’s no time like the onset of summer to give yourself a tune-up to help you through the lazy (or not so lazy) days of summer. From Integrated Wellness and Herbal Magic to Travel Medicine & Vaccination Centre, BBOT members offer a range of services to help get you in shape for summer.
Have a great business idea, but not sure how to get started? Visit the Business Services Desk at the Burnaby Board of Trade for help starting your business. The Business Services Desk offers useful resources on starting a small business and our staff can assist you in applying
Dental Services Dr. Iris Michaan Inc. www.aarm-dental.com (604) 629-0386 Dr. Pidzarko/Ocean Dental www.oceandental.com (604) 432-7874 Laser Dental Clinic www.LaserDentalClinic.com (604) 439-0500 Monarch Pediatric Dental Centre www.monarchdentalcentre.com (604) 430-4980 North Burnaby Dental Group www.northburnabydental.com (604) 291-6696
Chiropractors & Physiotherapists Back to Wellness Centre, Dr. Rozina Budhwani D.C. www.backtowellness.ca (604) 639-6393 Health Services Academy of Emergency Training (604) 922-2249 Aurora Integrative Medical www.auroraintegrativemedical.com (604) 558-2288 Balanced Healing ( Acupuncture) www.balancedhealing.ca (604) 298-0600 Burnaby Hospital - Fraser Health www.fraserhealth.ca (604) 431-2810
Smile Line Dental Laboratory Ltd. (604) 432-6720 Burnaby Orthopaedic & Mastectomy Vancouver Centre for Cosmetic www.burnabyorthopaedic.com and Implant Dentistry (604) 436-6092 www.cosmeticimplantdentist.com (604) 434-0248 Canadian Blood Services www.blood.ca Health Products (604) 707-3491 Allecon Canada Inc. www.allecon.ca Copeman Healthcare Centre (604) 736-8867 www.copemanhealthcare.com (604) 707-2273 Alpha Health Products Ltd. www.alphahealth.ca Crystal Chiropractic Clinic Inc. (604) 436-0545 (604) 433-7558 Juice Plus www.chriswillisjuiceplus.com 604) 543-9740 Watkins Products #045129 www.WatkinsOnline.com/DPRICE (604) 451-0567
Daniel Fung Massage Therapy (604) 833-0833 Dr. Femida Kherani (604) 299-3936 Dr. Michelle Withers (604) 299-3110
Electra Health Floor Inc. (604) 685-4325 Eve Aesthetics Skincare and Laser Centre www.eveaesthetics.com (778) 435-5441 Fraser Health MS Clinic (604) 412-6405 HANS Health Action Network Society www.hans.org (604) 435-0512
Nutrition and Wellness Coaching nutritionandwellnesscoaching.com (604) 294-3380 Premier Diagnostic Health Services Inc. www.premierdiagnostics.ca (604) 678-9115 Qore Health Centre & Spa www.qorehealth.ca (604) 521-8807 S & R Enterprises Ltd. (604) 871-9920
Herbal Magic www.herbalmagic.com (604) 430-6696
Sense Ability Pediatric Occupational Therapy Inc. (604) 299-8862
Heritage Wellness Center www.heritagewellnesscenter.net (604) 522-1622
St. John Ambulance Burnaby Branch www.sja.ca/bc (604) 294-1980
Integrated Wellness (604) 558-1175 Lifebank Corp. www.lifebank.com (604) 738-2722 LifeLabs Medical Laboratory www.lifelabs.com (604) 431-5005 London Eye Centre www.lasereye.com (604) 526-2020 Nikkei Home www.nikkeiplace.org (604) 777-5000 Nurse Next Door www.nursenextdoor.com (604) 347-6072
Trauma Tech (604) 662-7740
Nominate a business for a BBEA! Nominations are now open for the Burnaby Business Excellence Awards—recognizing the accomplishments of the many world-class companies that call Burnaby home. If you know a business that is reaching new milestones and achieving new successes, or if your organization is doing great things, let us know and submit a nomination today! The BBEAs recognize
Wellness First Clinic www.wellnessfirstclinic.com (604) 517-8500 Wonderpoint Wellness Centre www.wonderpointwc.com (604) 282-6227 Optometrists Lucent Family Eye Care www.lfec.ca (604) 777-7577
For a complete listing, refer to the BBOT membership directory available at www.bbot.ca
The fourth annual Carnaval del Sol will be hosted on five blocks of Granville Street in downtown Vancouver all day June 30th during the Canada Day weekend. The event will showcase performances by local Latin artists. This day long fiesta will feature an authentic Latin American food court and
marketplace with games and activities for children, a soccer tournament and more. More than 50,000 people attended last year’s festival, garnering Latincouver a national award for promoting Latin culture in Canada. Latincouver is a non-profit organization which operates as a plaza for social, cultural, and business activities for the Latin American communities and Latin American enthusiasts in Metro Vancouver, hosting year-round events.
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excellence in eight award categories including: Environmental Sustainability, Entrepreneurial Spirit, Business Innovation, Community Spirit, Not-For-Profit of the Year, Business Person of the Year, Small Business of the Year and Business of the Year. The BBEAs are a joint initiative of the Burnaby Board of Trade and the City of Burnaby. Visit www.bbot.ca for more info.
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Burnaby branch Staff, Instructors & Volunteers, along with Mr. John Neilson, Chairman request the pleasure of your company at our 70th Anniversary celebration.
Sat, June 23rd Brentwood Mall, Centre Court 3pm - 5pm Please join us for the cake cutting ceremony, CPR-A-Thon held by our Youth & Therapy Dog Volunteers, and First Aid demonstrations by our adult Volunteers. RSVP Andrea Banning, Branch Manager, 604.294.1980
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Summer’s Top Five 1. Burnaby Blues & Roots Festival:
Unique over-the-water venue for meetings and retreats
The headliner for the 13th Annual Burnaby Blues + Roots Festival has been announced. Catch the Indigo Girls live at the BBRF on Saturday August 11th! Other performers include Jimmie Vaughan, Amadou & Mariam, Meshell Ndegeocello, Kelly Joe Phelps, The Washboard Union and more!
2. Burnaby Summer Concert Series
Another show has been added to the Burnaby Summer Concert Series! Gotye will be performing at Deer Lake Park on August 31st. Be sure to visit BurnabyConcerts.com for the chance to win tickets to concerts.
3. 11Stations Blog
The start to summer has kicked off a flurry of new blog posts. Visit 11Stations.com for posts on past events such as Hats off Day and Play On Burnaby as well as for concerts, exhibit reviews and more.
4. Giro di Burnaby
Head to the Hastings Street for Giro di Burnaby, an exciting criterium race through the streets of the Burnaby Heights. While you’re there check out the restaurants and shops
5. Community Spotlight featuring Lyndl Hall
Visit the latest exhibit at the Burnaby Art Gallery featuring Lyndl Hall.
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You want fresh solutions in your onsite meetings. Shouldn’t you expect the same panache offsite? Find it at Inn At The Quay, right next door to Burnaby in New Westminster. From the hotel’s six meeting rooms two storeys above the Quay boardwalk, as many as 200 delegates can enjoy the best view in town. The recently updated meeting space opens onto a wrap-around balcony overlooking the water. Outstanding catering from The Boathouse restaurant, a Vancouver area favourite, sweetens the deal. But the flair doesn’t stop there. Inn At The Quay is a break from beige and boring. The 126-room luxe hotel and meeting venue suspended above the Fraser River sports a chic South Beach vibe. Quirky furnishings and hits of colour, from funky fuchsias to cool aquamarines and rich indigos, create a playful scene. Mini getaway meetings “There’s so much more than just a fresh, new meeting space here,” says Lana Berar, director of sales at Inn At The Quay. “The hotel really is a mini retreat with waterfront guestroom balconies, free weekly wine flight night socials, al fresco riverside dining at The Boathouse,
and the new Quay boardwalk attractions at our doorstep.” Between meetings you can enjoy the Quay boardwalk’s completely revamped River Market next door or book an innovative team building exercise at the Vancouver Circus School. Don’t miss the new 360 Food Experience, including one restaurant featured on the Food Network’s Eat St. series. Walk to the new Pier Park for a picnic or catch the latest blockbuster at Landmark Cinemas. The Starlight Casino, Pacific Breeze Winery, and new shops at the New Westminster SkyTrain station are also nearby. ‘Pick Your Perk’ deal There are still dates available for meetings and retreats in 2012 at this waterfront destination just two blocks from the SkyTrain station. And the hotel has a limited-time offer with special perks. Book a meeting or event at Inn At The Quay before December 31 and, based on what you spend, you can pick one, two, or three perks: � � ������������� ��������� ��� ����� 20 guestrooms used per night � ������ ���� ��������� � ������� ����� � �������� ����� ����� � �� ������ �� �� ���� ������ ���� next event � ���� ���� ��� ���� Plan your unique waterfront retreat today. For meetings at Inn At The Quay, contact Cayley Wilson cwilson@ innatthequay.com. For conferences, contact Lana Berar lberar@innatthequay. com. Or visit innatthequay.com.
Burnaby Business Day by the Numbers On May 24th, the Burnaby Board of Trade celebrated Burnaby Business Day with a tradeshow and expo at the Delta Burnaby Hotel and Conference Centre. �
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Over 23 prizes were distributed at the trade show, including a 32”LCD TV donated by CMW Insurance.
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