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2024 Pre-Budget Informal Breakfast with Minister Peter Bethlenfalvy
2024 Pre-Budget Informal Breakfast with Minister Peter Bethlenfalvy (Barrie, ON) – January 11, 2024 The Province seeks ideas from workers, families, business owners and communities on what is needed and what they want to see in the 2024 Budget. Minister of Finance Peter Bethlenfalvy requested the Barrie Chamber of Commerce host a breakfast for Ministers…
Read MorePress 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 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 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: Road Closures, 2023 Santa Claus Parade
Press Release: Road Closures, 2023 Santa Claus Parade PRESS RELEASE: 2023 Barrie Santa Claus Parade Road Closures FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Barrie Chamber of Commerce, November 17, 2023 Update: November 17, 2023 10:45am The Barrie Chamber of Commerce, while partnering with the City of Barrie is pleased to announce the return of the much-anticipated Barrie Santa…
Read MorePress Release: 2023 Barrie Business Awards Winners
Press Release: 2023 Barrie Business Awards Winners FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Barrie, ON – [November 2, 2023] – The Barrie Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce the triumphant recipients of the 2023 Barrie Business Awards Gala. This prestigious event celebrated exceptional businesses and individuals who have made significant contributions to the economic and social well-being of…
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 MorePress Release: 2023 Barrie Santa Claus Parade, New Route
Press Release: 2023 Barrie Santa Claus Parade, New Route FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (Barrie – October 26 2023) The Barrie Chamber of Commerce is thrilled to share exciting news is on the horizon! With sections of last year’s route receiving some well earned TLC, it provided us with an opportunity! This year, we’re giving our beloved…
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…
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