Posts by Tricia Barrett-Butler
Don’t Let Emails Bounce: Keep Your Business Connected
Don’t Let Emails Bounce: Keep Your Business Connected In today’s digital age, missed emails can mean missed opportunities. Many businesses are unaware of their own email settings. Spam filters and inbox management are often the cause of important messages being blocked from being delivered. Here’s why emails might not make it to your inbox, how…
Read MoreCanadian Chamber 2024 Fall Economic Statement – Our Policy Experts’ Insights
Canadian Chamber 2024 Fall Economic Statement – Our Policy Experts’ Insights Policy experts from the Canadian Chamber of Commerce have reviewed the FES in detail, and their perspective on its implications for Canadian business can be found below. On December 16 2024, the Government of Canada released its 2024 Fall Economic Statement (FES). Statement from…
Read MoreAttention Businesses: GST/HST Holiday Tax Break
Attention Businesses: GST/HST Holiday Tax Break The Government of Canada announced on November 21, 2024, a temporary GST/HST Holiday Tax Break on specific items, effective December 14, 2024, to February 15, 2025. This initiative is designed to provide Canadians with financial relief during the holiday season. However, the timing and scope of this measure may…
Read MoreCanadian 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…
Read MoreBarrie 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…
Read MoreRFP: AV Event Services, Women in Business 2025
RFP: AV Event Services, Women in Business 2025 In our continuing effort to openly and publicly offer opportunities to work with the Barrie Chamber of Commerce, we would like to offer the following RFP: Open bid for the Audio / Video / Staging services for our Women in Business Gala 2025. Please submit the form…
Read MoreRFP: Golf Tournament Venue, 2025 Spring Classic
RFP: Golf Tournament Venue, 2025 Spring Classic In our continuing effort to openly and publicly offer opportunities to work with the Barrie Chamber of Commerce, we would like to offer the following RFP: Open bid for the host venue the 50th Barrie Chamber Of Commerce Spring Classic for 2025. Please submit the form below if…
Read MoreGovernment 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…
Read MoreOntario Economic Report (OER) Survey 2025
Ontario Economic Report (OER) Survey 2025 Make an impact, complete the survey now! Help shape the future of local business by sharing your insights! Click the link to complete the survey and make a real impact in just a few minutes. Click Here Your feedback ensures our voices are heard. This survey is vital for…
Read MoreNational Day for Truth and Reconciliation
National Day for Truth and Reconciliation [Monday, September 30, 2024] National Truth and Reconciliation Day is a time for us to consider the importance of coming together with Indigenous Peoples and recognizing the truths of our history together as a community. Not only of the horrors of the residential school system, but of the continued…
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