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Building Relationships to Grow your Business ANNUAL EVENTS City Council Reception Bu St Co This special reception allows the business community to connect with our Burnaby City Councillors and Board of Education Trustees in a friendly and informal setting. O Members of the BBOT's Social Development Committee pose with Burnaby Mayor Derek Corrigan at the annual City Council Reception. Golf Tournament The BBOT's legendary golf tournament brings together business and community leaders for a day of golf, fun activities and networking, while raising money for a local charity. Andrew Porter of Scotiabank presents a cheque to the Burnaby Hospice Society, the partner charity at the BBOT's annual Golf Tournament. Burnaby Business Excellence Awards D Th bu el fr Pr hu w Di A joint initiative between the City of Burnaby and the Burnaby Board Of Trade, this Gala event recognizes and awards Burnaby businesses that have made significant economic, social or environmental contributions to the community. Darren Watt of Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers accepts the Business of the Year award from BBOT Director Brad Alden of the Burnaby NOW at the 13th annual Burnaby Business Excellence Awards. Lunar New Year A multicultural Lunar New Year celebration where the Burnaby business community has the opportunity to forge new relationships and connect with other Lower Mainland organizations over a banquet of Asian delicacies. Garth Evans and MLA Richard T. Lee, BBOT Pacific Gateway Committee members, celebrate the Lunar New Year at the BBOT's annual banquet. Christmas Luncheon This annual luncheon is always a sold-out occasion as members show their community spirit during the festive season by enjoying an afternoon filled with good friends, sumptuous food and fun activities. BBOT President Paul Holden and BBOT Director Ed Jaskula of the Hilton Vancouver Metrotown pose with Santa Claus during the 2nd annual BBOT Gingerbread House Competition at the BBOT Christmas Luncheon. 16 BURNABY BOARD OF TRADE 2013/2014 • MEMBERSHIP & RESOURCE DIRECTORY p16-17 BldgRelation2013.indd 16 13-10-09 10:41 AM R A re pe Ch M En Pr pe gr ki