Posts by Tricia Barrett-Butler
PRESS RELEASE: 2023 Federal Budget Submission
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…
Read MorePress Release: Ontario’s 2023 Budget Must Focus on Growth-Enabling Investments
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…
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2023 Ontario Economic Report Click here to read the 2023 Ontario Economic Report (PDF) #OER2023
Read MorePress Release: 2023 Ontario Economic Report
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…
Read MoreJoint Letter, Replacement Workers 20230202
Joint Letter, Replacement Workers 20230202 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 2, 2023 Hon. Seamus O’Regan, P.C., M.P. Minister of Labour Email: Seamus.ORegan@parl.gc.ca Hon. François-Philippe Champagne, P.C., M.P. Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry of Canada Email: ministerofisi-ministredeisi@ised-isde.gc.ca Hon. Omar Alghabra, P.C., M.P. Minister of Transport Email: TC.MinisterofTransport-MinistredesTransports.TC@tc.gc.ca Dear Ministers: The proposal to introduce legislation on…
Read MoreMaking Change: Black History Month (February 2023)
Making Change: Black History Month (February 2023) January 20, 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…
Read MoreBarrie Chamber: Roundtable with Minister of Environment, Conservation and Parks
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…
Read MoreRFP: AV Event Services, Women in Business 2023
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…
Read MoreRFP: Golf Tournament Venue, 2023 Fall Classic
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…
Read MorePress Release: Women in Business Awards 2023
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,…
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