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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 MoreCanada Carbon Rebate for Small Businesses
Canada Carbon Rebate for Small Businesses Act quickly: File your 2023 corporate income tax return now to get the Canada Carbon Rebate for Small Businesses July 4, 2024 Ottawa, Canada Canada Revenue Agency The July 15 deadline approaches to be eligible for the Canada Carbon Rebate for Small Businesses. This refundable tax credit announced in…
Read MoreMEDIA RELEASE:Â Businesses wanted for new Georgian, Barrie Chamber of Commerce project
MEDIA RELEASE:Â 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 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 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…
Read MoreOntario Budget a Step in the Right Direction; Bigger Leaps Needed to Drive Growth
Ontario Budget a Step in the Right Direction; Bigger Leaps Needed to Drive Growth Ontario Chamber Reacts to Budget 2024 (Toronto – March 26, 2024) – The Ontario Chamber of Commerce’s (OCC) President and CEO, Daniel Tisch, issued the following statement in reaction to the provincial government’s 2024 Budget: Building a Better Ontario. “This budget…
Read MoreOntario Connecting Up to 34,000 People to Primary Care Teams in Simcoe, Bruce and York Regions
Ontario Connecting Up to 34,000 People to Primary Care Teams in Simcoe, Bruce and York Regions From Left to Right: Paul Markle – Executive Director of the Barrie Chamber of Commerce, Attorney General Doug Downey, Health Minister Sylvia Jones, Minister of the Environment, Conservation and Parks Andrea Khanjin The Barrie Chamber of Commerce proudly supports…
Read MoreProud Members, March 2024
Proud Members, March 2024 Welcome to our Proud Members eBlast. Each month we will celebrate you, our members! You are the heart and soul of the Barrie Chamber of Commerce. Share your success stories, join us in welcoming new members and welcoming back those returning for another year. Thank you all for your investment into…
Read MoreBarrie Surpasses Housing Goals: Ontario Awards $6.3M in Recognition
Barrie Surpasses Housing Goals: Ontario Awards $6.3M in Recognition [BARRIE – March 15, 2024] The Barrie Chamber of Commerce was honored to witness a landmark announcement by Premier Doug Ford today, celebrating Barrie’s remarkable achievement in exceeding its 2023 housing targets. With a groundbreaking total of 1,716 new housing units last year, Barrie has…
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