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Press Release: Endorsement of the City of Barrie’s Request to Queen’s Park

Press Release: Endorsement of the City of Barrie’s Request to Queen’s Park The Barrie Chamber of Commerce strongly supports the City of Barrie and their request to the Province of Ontario for support in expanding our employment lands. “Ensuring that the economic prospects of the city, region, and province as a whole are maximized by…

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Press Release: 2023 Barrie Santa Claus Parade, New Route

Press Release: 2023 Barrie Santa Claus Parade, New Route FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (Barrie – October 26 2023) The Barrie Chamber of Commerce is thrilled to share exciting news is on the horizon! With sections of last year’s route receiving some well earned TLC, it provided us with an opportunity!  This year, we’re giving our beloved…

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Mind the Gap: Addressing the Mental Health and Addictions Echo Pandemic

Mind the Gap: Addressing the Mental Health and Addictions Echo Pandemic Small and Medium-Size Businesses Face Outsized Challenges Due to Mental Health “Echo Pandemic”   FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  (Toronto – October 17, 2023) – Ontario’s small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are facing the negative effects of declining employee and community mental health as a result of…

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Small Businesses at the Heart of the Innovation Economy

Small Businesses at the Heart of the Innovation Economy Small Businesses at the Heart of the Innovation Economy NEWS RELEASE  (Barrie & Simcoe County – October 16, 2023) – Small businesses have always been the backbone of Ontario’s economy, a driving force behind innovation and economic growth in the province. These resilient enterprises generate new ideas,…

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OCC: Power Of The Purchase Order

OCC: Power Of The Purchase Order READ THE BRIEF September 13, 2023 Ontario spends nearly $30 billion each year procuring goods and services, from pencils to complex medical technologies. When making those purchases, government and the broader public sector have a responsibility to provide value for taxpayers, as well as a unique ability to foster…

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Press Release: 2023 – 2024 Barrie Chamber Executive Team

Press Release: 2023 – 2024 Barrie Chamber Executive Team FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (Barrie – August 18, 2023) – The Barrie Chamber of Commerce would like to thank Mayor Alex Nuttall for addressing our Board of Directors and administering the Oath of Office. We’re excited to see what this dynamic team will bring to the Barrie…

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The Busby Centre; Launches Capital Campaign Press Release

The Busby Centre; Launches Capital Campaign Press Release **FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE** The Busby Centre Launches Capital Campaign: Collaborating for a Stronger Community Addressing Homelessness and Strengthening the Community. BARRIE, ON July 24th, 2023 – The Busby Centre is thrilled to unveil its legacy capital campaign, “At the Busby Centre, Everybody is Somebody,” to enhance impactful…

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Press Release: 2023 Barrie Business Award Nominations Now Open

2023 Barrie Business Awards

Press Release: 2023 Barrie Business Award Nominations Now Open FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE   (BARRIE – JULY 12, 2023) – The Barrie Chamber of Commerce is honoured to announce the opening of nominations for the 2023 Barrie Business Awards. The nomination process is open to members of the public as well as Barrie Chamber Members, to…

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Addressing Ontario’s Housing Affordability Crisis Requires All Hands On Deck

Addressing Ontario’s Housing Affordability Crisis Requires All Hands On Deck STATEMENT FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE JULY 5, 2023 Addressing Ontario’s Housing Affordability Crisis Requires All Hands On Deck Ontario Chamber Brief Highlights Key Recommendations to Meet Ontario’s Current and Future Housing Needs (TORONTO – July 5, 2023) – Housing affordability has become a pressing issue impacting…

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Press Release: New Board Of Directors 2023 / 2024

Press Release: New Board Of Directors 2023 / 2024 From left to right: Bruce MacGillivray, Rob Newman, Amber Bunnett, Leah Smith-Size, Barbara White, Sandy Tuckey, Rychard Lardner, Salim Bardai, Sarah Dobson, Stephanie Gourlie, Paul Markle FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (Barrie – June 21, 2023) – The Barrie Chamber of Commerce hosted its Annual General Meeting at the…

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