Ontario Expanding Clean Home Heating Initiative to Barrie
Provincial investment in home heating upgrades helping more families save money and reduce emissions. From left to right: Blair Peberdy – Alectra Utilities, Attorney General Doug Downey, MPP Andrea Khanjin, Sarah Van der Paelt – Enbridge, Hon. Todd Smith – Minister of Energy, Barrie Mayor Alex Nuttall May 2, 2023 BARRIE – The Ontario government…
8 Steps to a Successful Grand Opening or Celebration Event
A grand opening or celebration event is a social event to introduce the community to a new business which can also be a “soft opening to attract new customers, generate buzz, gain media attention and to foster goodwill within the business community. Step 1 Date Selection Allow plenty of preparation time. Give yourself 3-4 weeks…
PRESS RELEASE: 2023 Federal Budget Submission
Canada’s 2023 Budget Must Address Declining Productivity (BARRIE – March 27, 2023) – With the economy facing global headwinds, Canada needs competitive investments in innovation, productivity, and sustainable economic growth. However, growth cannot occur without significant and sustained investments from the private sector – and those dollars will flow where productivity is highest. Today, the Barrie…
Press Release: Ontario’s 2023 Budget Must Focus on Growth-Enabling Investments
(Barrie – March 16, 2023) - According to the Ontario Chamber of Commerce’s (OCC) Ontario Economic Report (OER), Ontario business confidence has dropped to a record low in 2023. Labour shortages, inflation, health care system vulnerabilities, and fears of a potential economic contraction are dampening confidence in the province’s economic outlook. To address these issues, the…
Press Release: 2023 Ontario Economic Report
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 7, 2023 Business Confidence Hits Record Low, Chamber Report Despite low confidence in the economy, most businesses are optimistic about the outlook of their own organizations (Barrie – February 7, 2023) – Business confidence has dropped to a new low according to the Ontario Chamber of Commerce’s (OCC) seventh annual…
Making Change: Black History Month (February 2023)
Making Change: During Black History Month (February), communities across Simcoe County will welcome the Mosaic of Black Culture – A Family Event. Created by Making Change, this interactive event features live steel pan music, a make your own steel pan craft and an overview of Black History from a local Canadian perspective. Admission is free…
Barrie Chamber: Roundtable with Minister of Environment, Conservation and Parks
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE BARRIE – January 9, 2023 The Barrie Chamber of Commerce welcomed MPP Andrea Khanjin, Parliamentary Assistant for Intergovernmental Affairs and MPP for Barrie-Innisfil as host to David Piccini, Minister of Environment, Conservation and Parks and MPP for Northumberland-Peterborough South for a roundtable discussion. Community stakeholders joined to discuss Environmental Compliance Approvals, Environmental…
RFP: AV Event Services, Women in Business 2023
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 2023. Please submit the form below if you can meet or exceed the…
RFP: Golf Tournament Venue, 2023 Fall Classic
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 host venue the 48th Barrie Chamber Of Commerce Fall Classic for 2023. Please submit the form below if you can meet or exceed the following…
Press Release: Women in Business Awards 2023
Wednesday, January 4, 2023 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (BARRIE – January 4, 2023) The Barrie Chamber of Commerce is proud to offer the Women in Business Awards for 2023. An awards luncheon that provides a platform to recognize the women that lead and succeed in Barrie. By acknowledging social responsibility, entrepreneurial spirit, risk taking and innovation; trail…
Barrie Business Awards 2022 Winners
For immediate release (Barrie – November 30, 2022) The Barrie Chamber of Commerce hosted the 20th Annual Barrie Business Awards Gala last evening at Liberty North. Mayor Alex Nuttall, City of Barrie Council, local dignitaries and businesses came out in force to celebrate the Barrie Business Community. Signature sponsor Meridian and Platinum sponsor Bell headed…
Canada Digital Adoption Program
Apply For the Grow Your Business Online Grant As part of the Canada Digital Adoption Program, the Government of Canada has partnered with the Ontario Chamber of Commerce to deliver the Grow Your Business Online grant supported by (insert local chamber of commerce/board of trade). Through this program, small business owners can receive a micro-grant…
The Starter Company Plus Program
What is the Small Business Centre? The Small Business Centre is a one-stop source for all your small business needs, encouraging and supporting entrepreneurship in The City of Barrie, The City of Orillia, and all of Simcoe County. It is a part of the Ontario Network of Entrepreneurs and one of the 54 small business…
We’ve Partnered With BarterPay!
Barter what you have. Get what you need. Give what you can. What is BarterPay®? BarterPay® works with thousands of business owners, helping them barter their business supplies and services, Back to Blog
Press Release: Truth and Reconciliation Requires Action and Partnership
For immediate release September 30, 2022 Statement (Toronto – September 30, 2022) -To mark the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, the Ontario Chamber of Commerce (OCC) and the Barrie Chamber of Commerce released the following statement: “Indigenous Peoples make up the fastest growing population in Canada and continue to face systemic barriers to their…
WORKSHOP: How to Do Diversity & Inclusion Right
Diversity and inclusion have become buzzwords, used by CEOs and world leaders. But what do they actually mean? Knowing that diversity and inclusion are important, and knowing where to begin when developing a D&I program or strategy, are two different things. Many workplaces know that D&I is both the right thing and the smart thing…