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Burnaby business guide a one-stop shop for entrepreneurs

Burnaby business guide a one-stop shop for entrepreneurs

The Burnaby Board of Trade has participated in a handful of educational sessions recently for entrepreneurs interested in starting new businesses.
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Company billed as the 'next Apple' actually rotten to the investment core

Company billed as the 'next Apple' actually rotten to the investment core

It turns out the “next Apple” was actually a rotten piece of investment fruit.
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This company has unleashed a line of stylish furniture for cats

This company has unleashed a line of stylish furniture for cats

“Cat furniture helps cats be happy.” It’s a bold claim, but a quick glance through Vancouver-based Tuft + Paw’s inventive and engaging selection of kitty beds, perches and posts showcase a variety of ways to keep feline companions purring.
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Burnaby’s tallest building ‘topped off’ as Brentwood megaproject grows

Burnaby’s tallest building ‘topped off’ as Brentwood megaproject grows

Steven Cirotto stood at the microphone Friday and talked about growing up in the Heights. The operations manager for the construction company Axiom said he still remembers how special Christmas was as a child at Brentwood Town Centre.
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Time to fix Burnaby taxes before more businesses go under

Time to fix Burnaby taxes before more businesses go under

Each month in this column I write about a topic which is important to local businesses and top of mind at the Burnaby Board of Trade.
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Death of bricks-and-mortar stores greatly exaggerated

Death of bricks-and-mortar stores greatly exaggerated

Future could be omni-channel sellers that partner with landlords, logistics companies
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SFU’s The Study is already Burnaby’s coolest pub – and it hasn’t even opened

SFU’s The Study is already Burnaby’s coolest pub – and it hasn’t even opened

When I first moved back to North Burnaby a few years ago, I was heartbroken to hear that the Mountain Shadow had been closed down. I don’t drink, but I do love a good pub menu and a place to watch sports and have a few laughs.
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Meet A&W's new Beyond Meat sausage and egger

Meet A&W's new Beyond Meat sausage and egger

Vegetarians, rejoice! There’ll soon be a breakfast sandwich that includes more than just egg and cheese.
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Burnaby business makes ground-breaking announcement

Burnaby business makes ground-breaking announcement

Burnaby-based electronics manufacturer Dorigo Systems has broken ground a new facility on Glenlyon Parkway.
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Burnaby's B.C. Liquor Stores raise money for charities

Burnaby's B.C. Liquor Stores raise money for charities

Burnaby residents proved once again that they’re a caring bunch. More than $5,000 was raised in Burnaby for local charities through BC Liquor Stores’ annual Share-a-Bear campaign that ran back in December.
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