Advocacy
Ontario Chamber of Commerce Reaction to 2023 Fall Economic Statement
Ontario Chamber of Commerce Reaction to 2023 Fall Economic Statement FES 2023 Leaves Small Businesses Behind, Ontario Chamber (Toronto – November 21, 2023) – In response to the federal government’s Fall Economic Statement, Rocco Rossi, President and CEO of the Ontario Chamber of Commerce (OCC), released the following statement: “In this period of economic uncertainty,…
Read MoreCanadian Chamber of Commerce: 2023 Fall Economic Statement – Our Policy Experts’ Insights
Canadian Chamber of Commerce: 2023 Fall Economic Statement – Our Policy Experts’ Insights Policy experts from the Canadian Chamber of Commerce have reviewed the 2023 Fall Economic Statement (FES). Their perspective on its implications for Canadian business can be found below. On November 21, 2023, the Government of Canada released its 2023 Fall Economic Statement…
Read MorePress 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…
Read MoreMind 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…
Read MoreSmall 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,…
Read MoreOntario Economic Report Fall 2023 Survey
Ontario Economic Report Fall 2023 Survey The Barrie Chamber of Commerce and the Ontario Chamber of Commerce (OCC) are looking for your insights on issues that matter to your businesses. How confident are you in Ontario’s economy and your organization’s outlook? What should governments prioritize to drive economic growth? Your participation in our annual Business…
Read MoreIncrease to Ontario’s Minimum Wage Oct. 1st
Increase to Ontario’s Minimum Wage Oct. 1st Ontario Chamber of Commerce Statement: Starting Sunday, October 1, Ontario’s minimum wage will increase from $15.50 to $16.55 per hour. This is a scheduled increase that takes place every October. The Ontario Chamber of Commerce is supportive of scheduled increases so that businesses have time to plan. What businesses…
Read MoreSmall Business, BIG IDEAS
Small Business, BIG IDEAS Small Business Week October 15 to 21, 2023 Small businesses have always been the backbone of Simcoe County community and economy. Against the compounding challenges of the pandemic, these very businesses continue to develop new ideas, create more jobs, and facilitate community resilience. As part of the annual Small Business Week’s…
Read MoreOCC: 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…
Read MorePress 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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