Advocacy
Press Release: 2024 Mayor’s Luncheon with Mayor Alex Nuttall
Press Release: 2024 Mayor’s Luncheon with Mayor Alex Nuttall MEDIA RELEASE For Immediate Release January 3, 2024 Barrie, ON – The Barrie Chamber of Commerce, in collaboration with the City of Barrie and Invest Barrie, is excited to announce the return of the highly anticipated Annual Mayor’s Update Luncheon. This prestigious event is scheduled…
Read MorePolicy Primer: Transitioning to Low-Carbon Fleets in Ontario
Policy Primer: Transitioning to Low-Carbon Fleets in Ontario In this policy primer, we delve into the transition to Low-Carbon Commercial Fleet in Ontario, discussing the pivotal steps and strategies businesses can adopt. MEDIA RELEASE Immediate release December 7, 2023 (TORONTO – December 7, 2023) – Transportation is the largest source of greenhouse gas emissions in…
Read MorePress Release: Launch of the 2024 Women In Business Awards
Press Release: Launch of the 2024 Women In Business Awards Nominations are now open! NOMINATE NOW FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Barrie Chamber of Commerce Announces the 2024 Women in Business Awards Barrie, ON – November 30, 2023 – To honor the impact of women on Barrie’s business community, the Barrie Chamber of Commerce is thrilled…
Read MoreCEBA Loan Repayment
CEBA Loan Repayment Program Repayment Deadlines The forgiveness repayment date has been extended to January 18, 2024 for eligible CEBA loan holders in good standing. Loan holders that did not qualify for the new extended term continue to be required to repay the outstanding amount of their CEBA Loan(s), in full, by December 31, 2023.…
Read MoreSharing Prosperity: An Introduction to Building Relationships for Economic Reconciliation in Ontario
Sharing Prosperity: An Introduction to Building Relationships for Economic Reconciliation in Ontario Immediate release November 23, 2023 The Robust Indigenous Economy Makes Economic Reconciliation an Urgent Business Imperative (TORONTO– November 23, 2023) – Taking action on economic reconciliation has tremendous value for Indigenous and non-Indigenous businesses alike, enabling opportunities for shared economic prosperity and long-term…
Read MoreOntario 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,…
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