The winter is over, spring is springing, and I am back in my seat at the Burnaby NOW.
Yes, I have returned from maternity leave, and I’m anxiously awaiting all the business bits and bites that are fit to print.
So please – fill me in. If there are new businesses to profile, if awards have been won, if exciting things are happening for local companies, I want to know about it.
Many thanks to Jacob Zinn, who filled in during my absence.
Making a plan
Have you always dreamed of being your own boss and running a business? If so, the Burnaby Board of Trade has a seminar for you next week.
Setting the Stage: Writing Effective and Useful Business Plans takes place on Tuesday, March 10 at 9 a.m. at the Best Western Plus Coquitlam.
The seminar is designed for those thinking of starting a business, in the beginning stages or looking to expand.
The presenter is Futurpreneur Canada. The cost is $10 for board members and $30 for non-members.
Register online, by email or call 604-412-0100.
Lunch, learn and mix
The Burnaby Board of Trade is holding a lunch and learn event next Thursday, for those who want to find out about becoming members.
The event is being held at the board’s offices and includes a light lunch and an orientation on services and benefits to joining. Register by email or call 604-412-0100.
For those who are members already, the board is holding a members mixer on Thursday as well.
The mixer takes place at FS Financial Strategies from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
There will be live music, drinks and appetizers at the free event.
Register online, by email or call 604-412-0100.
Get down with de Jong
The Burnaby Board of Trade is hosting a special guest this month.
B.C. Finance Minister Mike de Jong will be speaking at a business reception on March 19 at the Hilton Vancouver Metrotown.
There will be food and drink, as well as the presentation on B.C.’s economy.
The cost is $35 for members and $50 for non-members.
Register online, by email or call 604-412-0100.
United we can
Burnaby city staff recently received recognition for charitable fundraising done by employees.
United Way presented staff and the municipal employees’ union, CUPE Local 23, with the organization’s Engage Award.
The award is for “the workplace campaign team that best engages employees throughout the organization resulting in increased donors or dollars,” according to United Way’s website.
The Scotiabank and United Way Community Spirit Awards were held in February. The United Way of the Lower Mainland also announced the organization raised $26.5 million during its 2014/15 campaign.
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