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Proposed International Student Rule Changes Could Lead to $1.7 Billion Economic Impact
Proposed International Student Rule Changes Could Lead to $1.7 Billion Economic Impact Georgian College president and CEO Kevin Weaver – Barrie Chamber of Commerce Photo, Barrie Business Awards 2024 Georgian College has raised an urgent concern about proposed federal changes to international student regulations, which could lead to a staggering $1.7 billion economic impact on…
Read MoreDon’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 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 MoreNew Partnership: HR Covered
New Partnership: HR Covered RECEIVE $2500 IN VALUE; AT NO CHARGE Dear Members of the Barrie Chamber, We are excited to announce our new partnership with HR Covered offering a variety of beneficial, complimentary HR services. This collaboration aims to provide your business with the HR support needed for growth while helping you save time and money.…
Read More2024 Substance Use and Opioids Overdose Primer
2024 Substance Use and Opioids Overdose Primer The Ontario Chamber of Commerce roundtable discussion with Hon. Michael A. Tibollo, Associate Minister of Mental Health and Addictions. Beyond Emergency Declarations: Charting Ontario’s Course Through the Substance Use and Overdose Crisis On May 23 2024, the Ontario Chamber of Commerce will release the second part of its…
Read MoreMEDIA RELEASE: Businesses wanted for new Georgian, Barrie Chamber of Commerce project
MEDIA RELEASE: Businesses wanted for new Georgian, Barrie Chamber of Commerce project Georgian College and the Barrie Chamber of Commerce are looking for small- to medium-sized businesses to join their new initiative, COLABORATORY. From left: Paul Markle, Executive Director of the Barrie Chamber of Commerce, Joanne Foxton, Manager, #ChangeTheNow at Georgian, and Nicole Norris, Director, Social…
Read MoreBHER: Nine new innovative partnerships
BHER: Nine new innovative partnerships Business + Higher Education Roundtable (BHER) BHER: Nine new innovative partnerships that will bring work-integrated learning to employers and students left out of traditional placements OTTAWA, ON, April 29, 2024 /CNW/ – The Business + Higher Education Roundtable (BHER) is pleased to announce nine new work-integrated learning (WIL) partnerships. Thanks to generous support from…
Read MoreRapid Policy Update: 2024 Federal Budget Ontario Business Perspective
Rapid Policy Update: 2024 Federal Budget Ontario Business Perspective On April 16, 2024, the Government of Canada released its 2024 Budget: Fairness for Every Generation. The following is a summary of highlights from the perspective of Ontario’s business community. Housing Budget 2024 announces a cumulative $8.5 billion in new funding to build 3.87 million new homes by 2031-32. The…
Read MoreBudget 2024: Capital gains pains
Budget 2024: Capital gains pains “Today, after weeks of pre-budget spending announcements on housing, defense, artificial intelligence and more, the government finally answered the questions of “how much will this all cost? And who’s going to pay for it?”. Budget 2024 puts the total bill for all new measures at $57 billion dollars over the…
Read MoreTaking Care of Business: The State of Business Succession and Planning in Ontario
Taking Care of Business: The State of Business Succession and Planning in Ontario Introduction As many of Canada’s large baby-boomer generation (those born between 1946 and 1965) are reaching the typical age of retirement, the Canadian economy is poised to see many experienced workers exit the labour force, likely including many business owners and leaders…
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