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Lakehead University STEM Hub in Barrie
Lakehead University STEM Hub in Barrie A major investment in Barrie’s future workforce. Today, the City of Barrie and Lakehead University celebrated the completion of the new Barrie STEM Hub, bringing university-level STEM education directly into our community. The STEM Hub will create new opportunities for students, help local businesses access skilled talent and strengthen…
Read MorePress Release: Barrie Chamber Calls for Provincial Action on Homelessness, Mental Health and Addictions
Press Release: Barrie Chamber Calls for Provincial Action on Homelessness, Mental Health and Addictions Local progress shows what is possible when business, community and government work together [BARRIE, ON – August 20, 2026] The Greater Barrie Chamber of Commerce is joining Mayor Alex Nuttall and Ontario’s Big City Mayors in calling for urgent provincial action…
Read MorePress Release: Toronto FC II Relocates to Barrie as City Unveils Canada’s Newest Soccer Stadium
Press Release: Toronto FC II Relocates to Barrie as City Unveils Canada’s Newest Soccer Stadium FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE [BARRIE, ON – July 14, 2026] The Greater Barrie Chamber of Commerce welcomes today’s announcement bringing professional soccer to Barrie and the development of a new downtown stadium. This transformational investment will create new opportunities for local businesses,…
Read More2026 Ontario Budget Submission
2026 Ontario Budget Submission Click image below to view full size. Click here to download document
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 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…
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