There are a lot of new faces at the Burnaby Board of Trade.
Last month’s membership drive brought in 102 new members, thanks to a campaign organized by Your Chamber Connection. Six teams led by Burnaby business leaders worked across three days to expand the board’s membership and create greater awareness about its role in the city.
“The ability to attract new members and continue to grow our business community is vital to the success and economic well-being of everyone who lives, works and does business in Burnaby,” said BBOT president and CEO Paul Holden. “We are the voice of business in this community and our strength and influence comes directly from our members.
“Many businesses join us for benefits and services or networking opportunities, but many do so simply because they understand the importance of being represented.”
Five Burnaby businesses up for small business awards
The Small Business B.C. Awards is currently taking nominations, and five Burnaby businesses are already vying for some of the accolades.
Absolute PhysioCare & Sports Rehab and the Shanti Counselling Centre are both nominated for the Premier’s People’s Choice award. Chez Christophe Chocolaterie Patisserie is up for Best Immigrant Entrepreneur, Pemberton Transport Ltd. is up for Best Company and Romana is up for Best Community Impact.
Other categories include Best Concept, Best Employer, Best Online Marketer, Best Workplace, Best International Trade and Best Emerging Entrepreneur.
Started in 2003, the awards acknowledge the contribution of over 400,000 small business owners and entrepreneurs in B.C. According to a SBBC press release, 98 per cent of businesses in B.C. are small businesses, and about 224,700 of them are based in the Lower Mainland.
Nominations and voting are open until Nov. 30. The top 10 nominees in each category will submit an extended application, and the top five selected from those applications will face a Dragon’s Den-style panel of judges to pitch why they’re deserving of the award in their category.
Winners will receive $1,500, a one-year pass to Small Business B.C. education and resources, and one-on-one business mentorship opportunities.
To vote or for more information, visit sbbcawards.ca.
Stantec opens new office in Burnaby
Meet your new neighbours, Metrotown.
The Burnaby branch of professional consulting company Stantec has moved into the Metrotower III building.
Stantec – which works in a variety of sectors such as engineering, interior design and environmental sciences – is the core tenant of the building, and actually provided architectural services for the office tower.
