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Last Call: Barrie Business Award Nominations Closing Monday

August 9, 2024

NOMINATE NOW We are reaching out with a final call for nominations for the 2024 Barrie Business Awards! This flagship event is our opportunity to recognize and celebrate the outstanding businesses that make our community thrive. We need your help to spotlight these businesses and give them the recognition they deserve. Nominate a Business Before the…

Press Release: Barrie Business Award 2024 MC Announcement

August 7, 2024

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 7, 2024 Barrie Chamber of Commerce Announces Master of Ceremonies for the 2024 Barrie Business Awards   Barrie, Ontario – [August 7, 2024] – The Barrie Chamber of Commerce is thrilled to announce Amy Aust, announcer with 107.5 Kool FM, and McCully from Rock95 as the Masters of Ceremonies for the 2024 Barrie Business Awards.…

Press Release: Barrie Chamber of Commerce Announces New Board of Directors and Executive for 2024/2025

July 24, 2024

Barrie Chamber Board of Directors 2024/2025 From left to right: Leah Smith-Size – Director, Rob Galloway – Director, Barbara White – Director, Karen Johnson – Director, Sarah Dobson – Second VP, Rob Newman – Secretary, Patricia Dent – Director, Patrick Harriott-Stewart – Director, Mayor Alex Nuttall, Julie Claire – Director, Rychard Lardner – Past President,…

Press Release: Nominations Open for the 2024 Barrie Business Awards

July 17, 2024

Download the PDF For Immediate Release Nominations Open for the 2024 Barrie Business Awards (BARRIE – July 17, 2024) – The Barrie Chamber of Commerce is honoured to announce the opening of nominations for the 2024 Barrie Business Awards. This esteemed program celebrates the contributions of local businesses to our community’s growth and success. The nomination…

Canada Carbon Rebate for Small Businesses

July 4, 2024

Act quickly: File your 2023 corporate income tax return now to get the Canada Carbon Rebate for Small Businesses July 4, 2024 Ottawa, Canada Canada Revenue Agency The July 15 deadline approaches to be eligible for the Canada Carbon Rebate for Small Businesses. This refundable tax credit announced in Budget 2024 returns a portion of federal…

Proud Members: May 2024

June 26, 2024

  Welcome to our Proud Members eBlast. Each month we will celebrate you, our members! You are the heart and soul of the Barrie Chamber of Commerce. Share your success stories, join us in welcoming new members and welcoming back those returning for another year. Thank you all for your investment into the Chamber. Recent Members | Announcements | Member Showcase | Upcoming Events &…

2024 Barrie Chamber Annual Report

June 21, 2024

Barrie Chamber of Commerce: 2023 / 2024 has been characterized by advocacy, the launch of initiatives and the strengthening of ties with our community partners. Our endeavors have led to an expansion of membership benefits tailored to meet the requirements of Barrie businesses. Our dedication to offering assistance in line with our core mission has…

2024 Substance Use and Opioids Overdose Primer

May 23, 2024

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 mental health and addictions work, a primer…

MEDIA RELEASE: Businesses wanted for new Georgian, Barrie Chamber of Commerce project

May 16, 2024

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 Innovation at Georgian. Interested in Joining the Colaboratory Initiative? Complete the…

RFP: AV Event Services, Barrie Business Awards 2024

May 13, 2024

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 Barrie Business Awards Gala 2024. Please submit the form below if you can meet or exceed the…

Proud Members: April 2024

May 13, 2024

Welcome to our Proud Members eBlast. Each month we will celebrate you, our members! You are the heart and soul of the Barrie Chamber of Commerce. Share your success stories, join us in welcoming new members and welcoming back those returning for another year. Thank you all for your investment into the Chamber. Recent Members…

Rapid Policy Update: 2024 Federal Budget Ontario Business Perspective

April 23, 2024

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 Budget delivers specific funding commitments to support policies outlined…

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