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Press Release: 2025 Ontario Budget

Press Release: 2025 Ontario Budget READ THE 2025 ONTARIO BUDGET RAPID POLICY UPDATE On May 15, 2025, the Government of Ontario released its 2025 Budget: A Plan to Protect Ontario. The following is a summary of highlights from the perspective of Ontario’s business community, organized according to the OCC’s four economic imperatives to drive inclusive, sustainable growth.…

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2025 Ontario Budget Submission

2025 Ontario Budget Submission

2025 Ontario Budget Submission Ontario Budget Must Boost Growth, Productivity and Global Competitiveness Ahead of Budget 2025, Ontario Chamber reveals its recommendations to Minister of Finance   FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 14, 2025 (Toronto – May 14, 2025) – As Ontario prepares to table its 2025 Budget, the Ontario Chamber of Commerce (OCC) has released…

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A Win for the Region: New Agreement Unlocks Future Growth

Barrie-Springwater boundary adjustement and cross border servicing map (draft)

A Win for the Region: New Agreement Unlocks Future Growth Image Source: City of Barrie MEDIA STATEMENT For Immediate Release [Barrie, ON – May 9, 2025] The Barrie Chamber of Commerce welcomes today’s announcement from the City of Barrie and the Township of Springwater regarding their proposed boundary adjustment and servicing agreement. This display of…

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PRESS RELEASE: Barrie Chamber of Commerce Launches International Twin City Exchange with Harrogate, UK

A split photo of Barrie, Ontario and Harrogate, UK, encouraging the Twin City Exchange

PRESS RELEASE: Barrie Chamber of Commerce Launches International Twin City Exchange with Harrogate, UK Twin city partnership opens doors for local businesses to connect, collaborate, and grow internationally Barrie Chamber Harrogate BID Downtown BIA Harrogate Chamber Interested in learning more or getting involved? Complete our quick Expression of Interest form by May 30 — no…

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Barrie Chamber of Commerce Response to U.S. Tariffs: March 4, 2025

Barrie Chamber of Commerce Response to U.S. Tariffs: March 4, 2025 MARCH 12, 2025: Ontario Suspends Energy Surcharge, U.S. Halts Tariff Increase. Ontario Premier Doug Ford has suspended the 25% surcharge on energy exports to the U.S. in exchange for a meeting with U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick. In response, President Trump has halted his…

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Canadian Chamber of Commerce: Trump’s 25% Tariff Threat

Canadian Chamber of Commerce: Trump’s 25% Tariff Threat The Canadian Chamber of Commerce’s Business Data Lab (BDL) has released alarming new figures on the economic fallout of the 25% tariff on U.S. imports proposed by President-elect Donald Trump. New Analysis Reveals Severe Economic Fallout for Both Canada and the U.S. November 28, 2024 – Canadian…

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Barrie Chamber Responds to Lakehead University’s Expansion

Barrie Chamber Responds to Lakehead University’s Expansion Press Release For Immediate Release Barrie Chamber of Commerce Responds to Lakehead University’s Expansion: A Catalyst for Economic and Social Growth [BARRIE, ON – Nov. 22, 2024] The Barrie Chamber of Commerce enthusiastically welcomes the announcement by Mayor Alex Nuttall and the City of Barrie regarding Lakehead University’s…

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Government of Ontario’s 2024 Economic Outlook and Fiscal Review; OCC Response

Government of Ontario’s 2024 Economic Outlook and Fiscal Review; OCC Response 2024 Ontario Economic Outlook and Fiscal Review: Building Ontario for You The 2024 Ontario Economic Outlook and Fiscal Review: Building Ontario for You outlines how the government is continuing to take a fiscally responsible approach by investing in the economy and building the critical infrastructure our…

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2024 Barrie Business Awards Finalist Press Release

2024 Barrie Business Awards Finalist Press Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Barrie Chamber of Commerce Announces 2024 Barrie Business Awards Finalists Hosted by Amy Aust and McCully at the Barrie Chamber   [Barrie, ON – Friday, September 20, 2024] The Barrie Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce the finalists for the 2024 Barrie Business Awards.…

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