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Press Release: 2026 Barrie Business Award Nominations Now Open
Press Release: 2026 Barrie Business Award Nominations Now Open FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Nominations Now Open for the 2026 Barrie Business Awards [Barrie, ON – July 20, 2026] The Greater Barrie Chamber of Commerce is inviting the community to recognize the businesses, entrepreneurs and community leaders helping shape Barrie’s future as nominations officially open for the…
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 MorePress Release: The Nuclear Renaissance
Press Release: The Nuclear Renaissance Barrie and Orillia Chambers Host Nuclear Renaissance Event Featuring Michael Lee-Chin FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE [April 21, 2026 | Barrie, ON] Nuclear is re-emerging at the centre of a global shift, addressing both the need for clean energy and breakthroughs in cancer. The Greater Barrie Chamber of Commerce and Orillia District…
Read MorePress Release: 2026 Women in Business Finalist Announcement
Press Release: 2026 Women in Business Finalist Announcement Barrie Chamber Announces Finalists for the 2026 Women in Business Awards FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE [Barrie, ON – February 9, 2026] — Announced live today at the Barrie Chamber of Commerce office. The Chamber is proud to announce the finalists for the 24th Annual Women in Business Awards,…
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 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…
Read More35% U.S. Tariffs, An Exemption Exists
35% U.S. Tariffs, An Exemption Exists [Barrie, ON — August 5, 2025] As of August 1, 2025, the United States has increased tariffs on a wide range of Canadian goods to 35%, up from the 25% rate imposed in March. These tariffs apply to any Canadian exports that are not certified under the United States-Mexico-Canada…
Read MoreAnnouncement: 2025/2026 Board of Directors
Announcement: 2025/2026 Board of Directors From left to right: Mayor Alex Nuttall, Angela Baldwin, Barbara White, Leah Smith-Size, Karen Johnson, Sarah Dobson, Rowley Ramey, Patricia Dent, Rob Newman, Patrick Harriott-Stewart, President Salim Bardai, Bruce MacGillivray, CEO Paul Markle, Rychard Lardner, Andy Gubbels, and Teena Sauve Mayor Alex Nuttall Administers Oath of Office at Inaugural Meeting…
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