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Press Release: Barrie Chamber of Commerce Announces New Board of Directors and Executive for 2024/2025
Press Release: Barrie Chamber of Commerce Announces New Board of Directors and Executive for 2024/2025 Barrie Chamber Board of Directors 2024/2025 From left to right: Leah Smith-Size – Director, Rob Galloway – Director, Barbara White – Director, Karen Johnson – Director, Sarah Dobson – Second VP, Rob Newman – Secretary, Patricia Dent – Director, Patrick…
Read MorePress Release: Nominations Open for the 2024 Barrie Business Awards
Press Release: Nominations Open for the 2024 Barrie Business Awards Download the PDF For Immediate Release Nominations Open for the 2024 Barrie Business Awards (BARRIE – July 17, 2024) – The Barrie Chamber of Commerce is honoured to announce the opening of nominations for the 2024 Barrie Business Awards. This esteemed program celebrates the contributions of…
Read More2024 Barrie Chamber Annual Report
2024 Barrie Chamber Annual Report Barrie Chamber of Commerce: 2023 / 2024 has been characterized by advocacy, the launch of initiatives and the strengthening of ties with our community partners. Our endeavors have led to an expansion of membership benefits tailored to meet the requirements of Barrie businesses. Our dedication to offering assistance in line…
Read More2024 Substance Use and Opioids Overdose Primer
2024 Substance Use and Opioids Overdose Primer The Ontario Chamber of Commerce roundtable discussion with Hon. Michael A. Tibollo, Associate Minister of Mental Health and Addictions. Beyond Emergency Declarations: Charting Ontario’s Course Through the Substance Use and Overdose Crisis On May 23 2024, the Ontario Chamber of Commerce will release the second part of its…
Read MoreMEDIA RELEASE: Businesses wanted for new Georgian, Barrie Chamber of Commerce project
MEDIA RELEASE: Businesses wanted for new Georgian, Barrie Chamber of Commerce project Georgian College and the Barrie Chamber of Commerce are looking for small- to medium-sized businesses to join their new initiative, COLABORATORY. From left: Paul Markle, Executive Director of the Barrie Chamber of Commerce, Joanne Foxton, Manager, #ChangeTheNow at Georgian, and Nicole Norris, Director, Social…
Read MoreBHER: Nine new innovative partnerships
BHER: Nine new innovative partnerships Business + Higher Education Roundtable (BHER) BHER: Nine new innovative partnerships that will bring work-integrated learning to employers and students left out of traditional placements OTTAWA, ON, April 29, 2024 /CNW/ – The Business + Higher Education Roundtable (BHER) is pleased to announce nine new work-integrated learning (WIL) partnerships. Thanks to generous support from…
Read MoreRapid Policy Update: 2024 Federal Budget Ontario Business Perspective
Rapid Policy Update: 2024 Federal Budget Ontario Business Perspective On April 16, 2024, the Government of Canada released its 2024 Budget: Fairness for Every Generation. The following is a summary of highlights from the perspective of Ontario’s business community. Housing Budget 2024 announces a cumulative $8.5 billion in new funding to build 3.87 million new homes by 2031-32. The…
Read MoreBudget 2024: Capital gains pains
Budget 2024: Capital gains pains “Today, after weeks of pre-budget spending announcements on housing, defense, artificial intelligence and more, the government finally answered the questions of “how much will this all cost? And who’s going to pay for it?”. Budget 2024 puts the total bill for all new measures at $57 billion dollars over the…
Read MoreCanadian Chamber: 2024 Federal Budget – Our Policy Experts’ Insights
Canadian Chamber: 2024 Federal Budget – Our Policy Experts’ Insights Policy experts from the Canadian Chamber of Commerce have reviewed the 2024 Federal Budget. On April 16, 2024, the Government of Canada released its 2024 Federal Budget. Policy experts from the Canadian Chamber of Commerce have reviewed the Budget in detail, and their perspective on…
Read MoreCanada’s 2024 Budget Must Prioritize Productivity, Innovation and Growth
Canada’s 2024 Budget Must Prioritize Productivity, Innovation and Growth Download the PDF (BARRIE, ON – April 4, 2024) – As Canada grapples with global economic headwinds and declining competitiveness, the Ontario Chamber of Commerce has released its 2024 Federal Budget Submission, with proposals to support higher productivity, more innovation, and sustainable, inclusive growth. “Businesses across…
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