IN Burnaby BUSINESS
Total Page:16
File Type:pdf, Size:1020Kb
896_book.pdf 1 2015-09-18 11:06 AM Play today Golf Burnaby Burnaby Mountain Golf Course & Driving Range 7600 Halifax Street Phone: 604-280-7355 Riverway Golf Course & Driving Range 9001 Bill Fox Way Phone: 604-280-4653 Central Park Pitch & Putt 3883 Imperial Street Phone: 604-434-2727 Kensington Park Pitch & Putt 5889 Curtis Street Phone: 604-291-9525 golfburnaby.ca 896_book.pdf 2 2015-09-18 11:06 AM Contents 2015/16 mEmBErSHIp & rESOUrcE DIrEcTOry 2015 – 2016 Board of Directors chair: Dr. Catherine Aczel Boivie, Executive in Residence – Beedie School of Business vice-chair: Frank Bassett, Electronic Arts Canada Inc. Treasurer: Dirk Odenwald, ABC Recycling Ltd. past chair: Leza Muir, Pacifi c Blue Cross chair, Board of Governors: Dick Kouwenhoven, Hemlock Printers Ltd. 5 vision and mission Statement Directors: 6 message from the chair David Boroevich, Alpha Technologies Joanne Curry, Simon Fraser University 7 message from the cEO Tim Edwards, British Columbia Institute of Technology Lara Graham, Burnaby NOW 8 membership Services Ryan Hoag, KPMG LLP Ed Jaskula, Hilton Vancouver Metrotown Hotel 1 0 Benefi ts of Doing Mike Kaerne, HollyNorth Production Supplies Ltd. Business In Burnaby Jack Kuyer, Valley Bakery Paul Lowey, Gloo Studios 1 4 Building relationships Denis Nokony, City of Burnaby Andrew Scott, BC International Commercial Arbitration Centre 16 Advocacy on your Behalf Gill Sherwood, G&F Financial Group Cheryl Westgard, Scotiabank BBOT programs Spotlight 17 Vivian Yuen, Larlee Rosenberg, Barristers & Solicitors 18 The value of membership 19 Featured committees Annual Board partners membership by category 20 platinum Sponsors: 46 membership by company Name Gold Sponsors: Silver Sponsors: BURNABY BOARD OF TRADE 2015 / 2016 DIRECTORY I 3 896_book.pdf 3 2015-09-18 11:06 AM CARS COST LESS AT CARTER PROUD TO SERVE THE BURNABY BUSINESS COMMUNITY! COME INTO SEE US FOR ALL YOUR AUTOMOTIVE NEEDS. CHEVROLET • GMC • BUICK • CADILLAC 4550 LOUGHEED HWY, BURNABY www.cartergm.com 604-291-2266 BURNABY DEALER #5505 THE CITY’S BEST SELECTION CHOOSE FROM OVER 600 VEHICLES FAMILY OWNED FOR OVER 52 YEARS 896_book.pdf 4 2015-09-18 11:06 AM The Burnaby Board of Trade (BBOT) brings VISION: businesses together to develop strong networks, represent the interests of the business community to local government, To be the recognized leader in and foster economic development. We also provide a range championing an innovative, sustainable, of services and benefi ts to our members such as specialized socially responsible and robust or exclusive events and workshops, and discounted rates on business community in Burnaby. common business expenses. In addition, we provide services such as business registration, business name approvals, and certifi cation of Certifi cates of Origin. MISSION: Recognized as the economic development agency for the City To improve business by providing our of Burnaby, the BBOT works closely with the municipality and membership with insightful leadership, plays a key part in the City’s economic development strategy. advocacy, education and a platform for The BBOT promotes the triple bottom line of economic, social collaboration. and environmental sustainability. Left to right: Whitney Isabel, Membership Development Assistant; Tessa Vanderkop, Marketing, Programs & Sustainability Manager; Alisha Ali, Administration Coordinator; Cory Redekop, Policy & Events Manager; Paul Holden, President & CEO; Marisol Sanchez, Membership Services Manager; Ann Goncalves, Marketing & Projects Coordinator; Michael Keller, Corporate Communications Coordinator BURNABY BOARD OF TRADE 2015 / 2016 DIRECTORY I 5 896_book.pdf 5 2015-09-18 11:06 AM Message from the Chair Dr. Catherine Aczel Boivie Over the past several years, the Burnaby Board of I look ahead with Trade has grown and matured tremendously – and that is saying a lot for an organization that is 105 anticipation and excitement years old! Throughout our history we have always as we continue to redefi ne endeavored to do excellent work, but recently the role of a Board of Trade. OI believe we have made ever-greater strides in all facets of our organization – in strengthening Student Career Development Program, which our member community, in advocating on behalf continues to serve the next generation of business of business interests, in developing world class leaders in Burnaby. programs, and in our role as the economic I would like to thank Leza Muir for three development agency for Burnaby. In my fi rst year tremendously successful years as Chair of the Board as Chair of the Board of Directors, I look ahead of Directors, as well as each and every Board with anticipation and excitement as we continue to Member and the BBOT staff for the countless hours redefi ne the role of a Board of Trade. they have spent building this organization into what Our fi rst priority – and this doesn’t change – is to it is today. And thank you to all our members. I look serve you, our members! Over the last two years forward to working with you all to build a better we have enjoyed a 97% overall member satisfaction business community in Burnaby and beyond. rate, and to ensure we maintain that level of excellence we will continue to introduce new member benefi ts, enhance our event offerings, and create new avenues for member promotion and engagement. Another priority will be to build upon the programming that sets us apart from other boards of trade and chambers of commerce in the country, from our globally recognized Pledge for Dr. Catherine Aczel Boivie, Chair a Sustainable Community platform to our Access Burnaby Board of Trade 6 I 2015 / 2016 DIRECTORY BURNABY BOARD OF TRADE 896_book.pdf 6 2015-09-18 11:06 AM Message from the CEO Paul Holden Burnaby has always been a progressive and We have worked very forward-thinking city, and the Burnaby Board of Trade has always matched that spirit with hard this past year … to enthusiasm and determination. develop a one-stop-shop This year our Pledge for a Sustainable Community for businesses looking at Bprogram garnered international recognition by fi nishing as a top fi nalist at the World Chambers our community as a place Competition in the category of Corporate Social to locate and do business. Responsibility. We have now made the Pledge available to every chamber of commerce on Earth, Burnaby to visiting delegations for years to come. so that businesses everywhere can take a leading Our success as an organization would not be role in building communities of sustainable practice. possible without the dedication of our staff and We have also been – and will continue to be – Board of Directors, our productive relationship active in advocating for the interests of our business with the City of Burnaby, and our tremendous community at every political level, from provincial community partners. Mostly it has been thanks to and federal budgets to fi xing the PST, and providing the invaluable support of our members. Together timely and accurate information on issues ranging we are building a bright future in Burnaby. from transit to pipelines. As the economic development agency for Burnaby, we have worked very hard this past year, in partnership with the City of Burnaby, to develop a one-stop-shop for businesses looking at our community as a place to locate and do business. Our new economic development portal can be found on bbot.ca, and is accompanied by a beautiful Paul Holden, President & CEO new print resource which we will use to showcase Burnaby Board of Trade BURNABY BOARD OF TRADE 2015 / 2016 DIRECTORY I 7 896_book.pdf 7 2015-09-18 11:06 AM membership Services 2015/16 Membership & Resource Directory chambers of commerce park’N Fly: Esso: Group Insurance plan: BBOT members receive two complimentary The Esso Business Card programs give you Members can access this national group days of parking on your fi rst visit. Also, by exceptional fuel savings, and powerful yet insurance program, which allows any sized inputting your BBOT Corp-Rate code on easy-to-use fuel management tools. Plus business to enjoy group dental, extended the website, you will receive guaranteed members receive 3.5 cents per litre discount health, short-term and long-term disability, discount rates of $14.95/daily, $59.75/ regardless of volume. Pick the degree of life and critical illness insurance. weekly, $104.60 monthly (+ tax) on a future control and reporting that’s right for your parking stays. business. First Data: petro canada: Online Directory The Burnaby Board of Trade has partnered with Members can realize savings, convenience First Data Canada to provide you with lower Enhanced listing: and security when they sign up for a Petro- transaction costs, a robust user-friendly on-line The Enhanced Listing Package offers several Canada SuperPass, which entitles them to reporting tool and the latest technology. exclusive tools designed to help you gain 2 cents per litre savings on all gasoline and additional exposure for your business, and diesel purchases. better searchability within bbot.ca. First call … your Hotline to Hr: Grand & Toy: Get access to full scale Human Resource Free Subscription to Specialized preferred pricing to all qualifi ed services and expertise, including legal Business in vancouver: members of the Board of Trade on over consultation. BBOT members can take Business in Vancouver is the region’s source 7,500 quality offi ce products. Multiple advantage of the ‘fi rst month free’ offer, and for essential news, events and resources that methods of ordering: online, e-mail and enroll at a discounted rate! are important to the business community. As phone. Online user profi le lets you access a BBOT member you will receive Business in your price list, order tracking and history, Vancouver content in a weekly print edition, product sourcing and weekly promotions. e-newsletters and online through BIV.com.