Barrie Surpasses Housing Goals: Ontario Awards $6.3M in Recognition
[BARRIE – March 15, 2024] The Barrie Chamber of Commerce was honored to witness a landmark announcement by Premier Doug Ford today, celebrating Barrie’s remarkable achievement in exceeding its 2023 housing targets. With a groundbreaking total of 1,716 new housing units last year, Barrie has demonstrated exceptional commitment to making affordable homeownership a reality.…
RFP: Chamber Directory 2024, Printing & Distribution
In our continuing effort to openly and publicly offer opportunities to work with the Barrie Chamber of Commerce, we would like to offer the following RFP: Bidding for printing of our annual directory and distribution. Membership within the Barrie Chamber of Commerce is considered an asset, but is not required. Only those whom we are…
Barrie Chamber: Productivity Must Be Front and Centre in Ontario’s 2024 BudgetÂ
The Barrie Chamber of Commerce and Ontario Chamber Releases 2024 Provincial Budget Recommendations READ THE BRIEF (Barrie – March 14, 2024) - Ontario’s economic prosperity is threatened by inflation, infrastructure backlogs, regulatory barriers, skills gaps, and fears of a slowing economy. To address these challenges, the Barrie Chamber of Commerce and Ontario Chamber of Commerce’s (OCC) 2024…
Chamber News, March 12 2024
Are you on our mailing list? Sign up now! Click Here March 12, 2024 Events, save the date, marketing opportunities, news, grants, and announcements. Congratulations to the winners of the Women In Business Awards for 2024:Â barriechamber.com/women WINNERS PRESS RELEASE AD SPACE NOW AVAILABLE! Looking to market directly to fellow businesses in Barrie? Your best B2B…
Press Release: 2024 Women In Business WINNERS
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Barrie Chamber of Commerce Celebrates Success at the Women In Business Awards 2024 Announcement of Winners Barrie, Ontario – March 8, 2024Â – On International Women’s Day, the Barrie Chamber of Commerce is proud to publicly announce the recipients of the Women In Business Awards 2024; presented by Meridian. In a moving…
Press Release: 2024 Women In Business Awards Finalists
Unveiling the top 3 finalists across 7 categories, for the Women In Business Awards Download the PDF Women In Business Tickets FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Barrie Chamber of Commerce, Press Reception 2024 Women in Business Awards Finalists Friday, February 9, 2024 Â The Barrie Chamber of Commerce is thrilled to announce the 2024 Women in…
Barrie Chamber: Proud December Members
Welcome to our Proud Members eBlast. Each month we will celebrate you, our members! You are the heart and soul of the Barrie Chamber of Commerce. Share your success stories, join us in welcoming new members and welcoming back those returning for another year. Thank you all for your investment into the Chamber. Member Announcements…
2024 Pre-Budget Informal Breakfast with Minister Peter Bethlenfalvy
(Barrie, ON) – January 11, 2024 The Province seeks ideas from workers, families, business owners and communities on what is needed and what they want to see in the 2024 Budget. Minister of Finance Peter Bethlenfalvy requested the Barrie Chamber of Commerce host a breakfast for Ministers and MPP’s involved in the Pre-Budget Consultations, to…
RFP: AV Event Services, Women in Business 2024
In our continuing effort to openly and publicly offer opportunities to work with the Barrie Chamber of Commerce, we would like to offer the following RFP: Open bid for the Audio / Video / Staging services for our Women in Business Gala 2024. Please submit the form below if you can meet or exceed the…
Press Release: 2024 Mayor’s Luncheon with Mayor Alex Nuttall
MEDIA RELEASE For Immediate Release January 3, 2024 Barrie, ON – The Barrie Chamber of Commerce, in collaboration with the City of Barrie and Invest Barrie, is excited to announce the return of the highly anticipated Annual Mayor’s Update Luncheon. This prestigious event is scheduled for Wednesday, January 24, 2024, at Liberty North, 100…
Policy Primer: Transitioning to Low-Carbon Fleets in Ontario
In this policy primer, we delve into the transition to Low-Carbon Commercial Fleet in Ontario, discussing the pivotal steps and strategies businesses can adopt. MEDIA RELEASE Immediate release December 7, 2023 (TORONTO – December 7, 2023) – Transportation is the largest source of greenhouse gas emissions in Ontario. While there is a growing shift toward…
Press Release: Launch of the 2024 Women In Business Awards
Nominations are now open! NOMINATE NOW FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Barrie Chamber of Commerce Announces the 2024 Women in Business Awards Barrie, ON – November 30, 2023 – To honor the impact of women on Barrie’s business community, the Barrie Chamber of Commerce is thrilled to announce the Women in Business Awards for 2024. This…
CEBA Loan Repayment
Program Repayment Deadlines The forgiveness repayment date has been extended to January 18, 2024 for eligible CEBA loan holders in good standing. Loan holders that did not qualify for the new extended term continue to be required to repay the outstanding amount of their CEBA Loan(s), in full, by December 31, 2023. If you continue…
Sharing Prosperity: An Introduction to Building Relationships for Economic Reconciliation in Ontario
Immediate release November 23, 2023 The Robust Indigenous Economy Makes Economic Reconciliation an Urgent Business Imperative (TORONTO- November 23, 2023) – Taking action on economic reconciliation has tremendous value for Indigenous and non-Indigenous businesses alike, enabling opportunities for shared economic prosperity and long-term business success. Today, the Ontario Chamber of Commerce (OCC) and Canadian Council…
Ontario Chamber of Commerce Reaction to 2023 Fall Economic Statement
FES 2023 Leaves Small Businesses Behind, Ontario Chamber (Toronto – November 21, 2023) – In response to the federal government’s Fall Economic Statement, Rocco Rossi, President and CEO of the Ontario Chamber of Commerce (OCC), released the following statement: “In this period of economic uncertainty, it is more important than ever that the federal government…
Canadian Chamber of Commerce: 2023 Fall Economic Statement – Our Policy Experts’ Insights
Policy experts from the Canadian Chamber of Commerce have reviewed the 2023 Fall Economic Statement (FES). Their perspective on its implications for Canadian business can be found below. On November 21, 2023, the Government of Canada released its 2023 Fall Economic Statement (FES). Policy experts from the Canadian Chamber of Commerce have reviewed the FES…
Press Release: 2023 Barrie Business Awards Winners
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Barrie, ON – [November 2, 2023] – The Barrie Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce the triumphant recipients of the 2023 Barrie Business Awards Gala. This prestigious event celebrated exceptional businesses and individuals who have made significant contributions to the economic and social well-being of the Barrie community. Presented by Meridian, last…