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18 BurnaBy Board of Tr ade 2014/2015 • MeMbership & resource Directory Membership Derek corrigan Mayor, City of Burnaby www.burnaby.ca The City of Burnaby is fortunate to be home to an extremely progressive, collaborative, innovative Board of Trade. Our ongoing work with the Board ensures Burnaby is well positioned to seize opportunities locally and internationally. Together, we are developing valuable, productive relationships with friendship and sister cities. And, of course, while our relationship with the Board of Trade extends to international partnerships, it begins here in Burnaby. Through the Board and its members, the City stays in touch with business. It's a great relationship that allows us to keep our nger on the pulse of the City's business community. The Board of Trade does exemplary work that ensures all Burnaby businesses are supported for local and global success. ryan st. Germaine Chief Executive Offi cer, BCJobs.ca www.bcjobs.ca The Burnaby Board of Trade is a fantastically run association with a diverse group of local busi- nesses, a variety of interesting events and a host of great bene ts to membership. My involvement with the Board has brought me amazing business opportunities I would not have found otherwise. I highly recommend the Burnaby Board of Trade to business owners looking to increase business and grow their professional network in the Lower Mainland. David boroevich Chief Marketing Offi cer, Alpha Technologies www.alpha.ca Alpha is excited to be a member of the Burnaby Board of Trade. The BBOT provides a forum for identifying and discussing challenges and opportunities which affect the regional busi- ness community and serves as a strong advocate for our interests with all levels of government. One of Alpha's corporate values is to give back to the community and the BBOT provides us with an easy and cost-effective vehicle for making this happen. bob Armstrong Chief Operating Offi cer, Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers www.rbauction.com We are proud to be members of the Burnaby Board of Trade. Being BBOT members and participating in BBOT events has helped us buildrelationships with local businesses and Burnaby's community leaders. We have also taken an active role in the Access Student Career Development Program and the Pledge for a Sustainable Community. Our membership in the BBOT has helped us make a difference in our community. Antonia beck Executive Director, Burnaby Neighbourhood House www.burnabynh.ca Burnaby Neighbourhood House, a community-based, not-for-pro t organization, has been a member of the BBOT for over 12 years and has truly bene tted from our ongoing reciprocal connec- tions to the business community. I appreciate how the BBOT provides learning opportunities and professional development on various issues that affect our not-for- pro t business. The BBOT recognizes the not-for-pro t organizationsas a vital part of the economic and social fabric of our city. Through business relationships initi- ated at BBOT networking events, our organization has met businesses that have become our suppliers as well as businesses that have become engaged in community work through our organization and have supported our fundraising efforts that sustain our operations. The Value of