Posts by Tricia Barrett-Butler
Press Release: 2026 Women in Business Finalist Announcement
Press Release: 2026 Women in Business Finalist Announcement Barrie Chamber Announces Finalists for the 2026 Women in Business Awards FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE [Barrie, ON – February 9, 2026] — Announced live today at the Barrie Chamber of Commerce office. The Chamber is proud to announce the finalists for the 24th Annual Women in Business Awards,…
Read MoreRegistration and Attendance Policy Update for Chamber Events
Registration and Attendance Policy Update for Chamber Events Effective January 1, 2026 The Barrie Chamber of Commerce is pleased to continue offering high value events that bring our business community together, including Business After 5 networking events, seminars, workshops and orientations. As our events continue to grow, we are introducing an updated registration and attendance…
Read MorePress Release: 100 Years in the Making – Barrie Chamber of Commerce
Press Release: 100 Years in the Making – Barrie Chamber of Commerce [Barrie, ON — January 5, 2026] The Barrie Chamber of Commerce is proud to mark a major milestone in 2026. Celebrating 100 years of service to the Barrie business community. Throughout the year, the Chamber will recognize its Centennial through a series of…
Read MoreRFP: Barrie Women in Business Awards 2026 – AV & Staging Services
RFP: Barrie Women in Business Awards 2026 – 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: CLOSED RFP Project ID: WIB2026-AV Event Date: Friday, March 6, 2026Location: Liberty North, Barrie, ON Deadline for Submissions:…
Read More2026 Women in Business Awards – Nominations Open
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…
Read MoreStrengthening Barrie–Taiwan Connections: A Productive TECO Roundtable
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.…
Read MoreStudy on the Hidden Costs of Community Safety
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…
Read MoreBarrie Chamber of Commerce Announces Finalists for the 2025 Barrie Business Awards
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,…
Read MoreGreater Barrie Chamber of Commerce Response to the State of Emergency to Address Encampments
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…
Read MoreYouth Unemployment in 2025: A Closer Look at the Local Impact
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…
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