2026 Women in Business Awards – Nominations Open
Recognize Barrie’s Inspiring Women FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Release [Barrie, ON – December 10, 2025] The Barrie Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce that the call for nominations is officially open for the 2026 Women in Business Awards, presented by Meridian. A celebration of the outstanding women who power Barrie’s business community. Since…
Strengthening Barrie–Taiwan Connections: A Productive TECO Roundtable
[September 25, 2025] The Barrie Chamber of Commerce was honoured to host a special roundtable discussion with Mr. Lawrence Liang, Director-General of the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office (TECO) in Toronto, in partnership with The Honourable Andrea Khanjin, MPP for Barrie-Innisfil and Ontario’s Minister of Red Tape Reduction. Director-General Liang was joined by Ms. Amber…
Study on the Hidden Costs of Community Safety
Dear Barrie Community Member, On behalf of the Centre for Healthy Communities (CFHC) at Loyalist College, we are pleased to invite you to participate in a research study examining how community safety issues are impacting businesses, organization, and associations across Ontario. This project is being conducted in collaboration with the Ontario Chamber of Commerce and…
Barrie Chamber of Commerce Announces Finalists for the 2025 Barrie Business Awards
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE [Barrie, ON – September 12, 2025] – The Barrie Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce the finalists for the 2025 Barrie Business Awards. These prestigious awards celebrate excellence and achievement across our business community, recognizing outstanding contributions in entrepreneurship, growth, innovation, leadership and community impact. This year’s finalists represent the…
Greater Barrie Chamber of Commerce Response to the State of Emergency to Address Encampments
Press Release For Immediate Release [BARRIE, ON – September 11, 2025] – The Greater Barrie Chamber of Commerce and the broader Barrie business community support the City’s decision to declare a State of Emergency to address encampments. As stated in the City’s media release, “Barrie residents have had enough.” The Chamber believes that Barrie…
Youth Unemployment in 2025: A Closer Look at the Local Impact
Monday, August 18, 2025 What local employers need to know & how transparency laws will affect your hiring process It’s a conversation that comes up in group chats, over coffee or while waiting in line somewhere. “Kids these days…” and “They don’t want to work.” But is it true? Are today’s youth out of touch…
35% U.S. Tariffs, An Exemption Exists
[Barrie, ON – August 5, 2025] As of August 1, 2025, the United States has increased tariffs on a wide range of Canadian goods to 35%, up from the 25% rate imposed in March. These tariffs apply to any Canadian exports that are not certified under the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA). This is a major…
Announcement: 2025/2026 Board of Directors
From left to right: Mayor Alex Nuttall, Angela Baldwin, Barbara White, Leah Smith-Size, Karen Johnson, Sarah Dobson, Rowley Ramey, Patricia Dent, Rob Newman, Patrick Harriott-Stewart, President Salim Bardai, Bruce MacGillivray, CEO Paul Markle, Rychard Lardner, Andy Gubbels, and Teena Sauve Mayor Alex Nuttall Administers Oath of Office at Inaugural Meeting FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 23,…
RFP: Barrie Business Awards 2025 – Videographer Services
Proposal Submission: We’ve simplified the process this year to make it easier to submit a bid. All proposals must be submitted via this online form: Submit Proposal Here RFP Project ID: BBA2025-VIDEO Event Date: Friday, October 24, 2025Location: Liberty North, Barrie, ON Deadline for Submissions: Friday, August 8, 2025 at 12:00 PM (noon) Overview:…
RFP: Barrie Business Awards 2025 – AV & Staging Services
Proposal Submission: We’ve simplified the process this year to make it easier to submit a bid. All proposals must be submitted via this online form: Submit Proposal Here RFP Project ID: BBA2025-AV Event Date: Friday, October 24, 2025Location: Liberty North, Barrie, ON Deadline for Submissions: Friday, August 8, 2025 at 12:00 PM (noon) Overview: The…
Press Release: Barrie Chamber Statement on the Launch of the HART of Simcoe County
PRESS RELEASE – FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE [Barrie, ON – June 26, 2025] The Barrie Chamber of Commerce proudly endorses the launch of the HART (Homelessness Addiction Response Team) of Simcoe County, a vital and strategic initiative to address homelessness, addiction and mental health challenges in our region. The Barrie Chamber stands by the principle that…
Press Release: In Memory of Steve Loftus
In Memory of Steve Loftus We’re saddened to hear of the passing of Steve Loftus. A respected leader, innovator and long-time supporter of the Barrie community. Through his work with Innovative Automation, Steve helped put Barrie on the map as a centre for advanced manufacturing and automation. However it was the way he…