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Addressing the Homeless Crisis in Barrie
Addressing the Homeless Crisis in Barrie Barrie Chamber Supports City of Barrie Initiative “Barrie city councillors intend to deter panhandling as part of a motion passed at Wednesday evening’s general meeting, which emphasized the City’s ongoing commitment to address the needs of its homeless population.” CTV Barrie – Read more… Download Barrie Chamber Letter of…
Read MoreOntario Expanding Clean Home Heating Initiative to Barrie
Ontario Expanding Clean Home Heating Initiative to Barrie Provincial investment in home heating upgrades helping more families save money and reduce emissions. From left to right: Blair Peberdy – Alectra Utilities, Attorney General Doug Downey, MPP Andrea Khanjin, Sarah Van der Paelt – Enbridge, Hon. Todd Smith – Minister of Energy, Barrie Mayor Alex Nuttall…
Read MorePRESS RELEASE: 2023 Federal Budget Submission
PRESS RELEASE: 2023 Federal Budget Submission Canada’s 2023 Budget Must Address Declining Productivity (BARRIE – March 27, 2023) – With the economy facing global headwinds, Canada needs competitive investments in innovation, productivity, and sustainable economic growth. However, growth cannot occur without significant and sustained investments from the private sector – and those dollars will flow where…
Read MorePress Release: Ontario’s 2023 Budget Must Focus on Growth-Enabling Investments
Press Release: Ontario’s 2023 Budget Must Focus on Growth-Enabling Investments (Barrie – March 16, 2023) – According to the Ontario Chamber of Commerce’s (OCC) Ontario Economic Report (OER), Ontario business confidence has dropped to a record low in 2023. Labour shortages, inflation, health care system vulnerabilities, and fears of a potential economic contraction are dampening confidence…
Read MorePress Release: 2023 Ontario Economic Report
Press Release: 2023 Ontario Economic Report FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 7, 2023 Business Confidence Hits Record Low, Chamber Report Despite low confidence in the economy, most businesses are optimistic about the outlook of their own organizations (Barrie – February 7, 2023) – Business confidence has dropped to a new low according to the Ontario…
Read MoreJoint Letter, Replacement Workers 20230202
Joint Letter, Replacement Workers 20230202 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 2, 2023 Hon. Seamus O’Regan, P.C., M.P. Minister of Labour Email: Seamus.ORegan@parl.gc.ca Hon. François-Philippe Champagne, P.C., M.P. Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry of Canada Email: ministerofisi-ministredeisi@ised-isde.gc.ca Hon. Omar Alghabra, P.C., M.P. Minister of Transport Email: TC.MinisterofTransport-MinistredesTransports.TC@tc.gc.ca Dear Ministers: The proposal to introduce legislation on…
Read MoreBarrie Chamber: Roundtable with Minister of Environment, Conservation and Parks
Barrie Chamber: Roundtable with Minister of Environment, Conservation and Parks FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE BARRIE – January 9, 2023 The Barrie Chamber of Commerce welcomed MPP Andrea Khanjin, Parliamentary Assistant for Intergovernmental Affairs and MPP for Barrie-Innisfil as host to David Piccini, Minister of Environment, Conservation and Parks and MPP for Northumberland-Peterborough South for a roundtable…
Read MorePress Release: Women in Business Awards 2023
Press Release: Women in Business Awards 2023 Wednesday, January 4, 2023 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (BARRIE – January 4, 2023) The Barrie Chamber of Commerce is proud to offer the Women in Business Awards for 2023. An awards luncheon that provides a platform to recognize the women that lead and succeed in Barrie. By acknowledging social responsibility,…
Read MoreBarrie Business Awards 2022 Winners
Barrie Business Awards 2022 Winners Back to Blog For immediate release (Barrie – November 30, 2022) The Barrie Chamber of Commerce hosted the 20th Annual Barrie Business Awards Gala last evening at Liberty North. Mayor Alex Nuttall, City of Barrie Council, local dignitaries and businesses came out in force to celebrate the Barrie Business Community.…
Read MorePress Release: Truth and Reconciliation Requires Action and Partnership
Press Release: Truth and Reconciliation Requires Action and Partnership For immediate release September 30, 2022 Statement (Toronto – September 30, 2022) –To mark the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, the Ontario Chamber of Commerce (OCC) and the Barrie Chamber of Commerce released the following statement: “Indigenous Peoples make up the fastest growing population in…
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