Posts by Tricia Barrett-Butler
Strengthening 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…
Read More35% U.S. Tariffs, An Exemption Exists
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…
Read MoreAnnouncement: 2025/2026 Board of Directors
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…
Read MoreRFP: Barrie Business Awards 2025 – Videographer Services
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,…
Read MoreRFP: Barrie Business Awards 2025 – AV & Staging Services
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:…
Read MorePress Release: Barrie Chamber Statement on the Launch of the HART of Simcoe County
Press Release: Barrie Chamber Statement on the Launch of the HART of Simcoe County County of Simcoe Warden Clarke says the HART Hub program tailors to the individual needs of those who require the service. Photo by Julius Hern/Barrie 360 PRESS RELEASE – FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE [Barrie, ON – June 26, 2025] The Barrie Chamber…
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