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Canada’s 2024 Budget Must Prioritize Productivity, Innovation and Growth
Canada’s 2024 Budget Must Prioritize Productivity, Innovation and Growth Download the PDF (BARRIE, ON – April 4, 2024) – As Canada grapples with global economic headwinds and declining competitiveness, the Ontario Chamber of Commerce has released its 2024 Federal Budget Submission, with proposals to support higher productivity, more innovation, and sustainable, inclusive growth. “Businesses across…
Read MoreOntario Budget a Step in the Right Direction; Bigger Leaps Needed to Drive Growth
Ontario Budget a Step in the Right Direction; Bigger Leaps Needed to Drive Growth Ontario Chamber Reacts to Budget 2024 (Toronto – March 26, 2024) – The Ontario Chamber of Commerce’s (OCC) President and CEO, Daniel Tisch, issued the following statement in reaction to the provincial government’s 2024 Budget: Building a Better Ontario. “This budget…
Read MoreOntario Connecting Up to 34,000 People to Primary Care Teams in Simcoe, Bruce and York Regions
Ontario Connecting Up to 34,000 People to Primary Care Teams in Simcoe, Bruce and York Regions From Left to Right: Paul Markle – Executive Director of the Barrie Chamber of Commerce, Attorney General Doug Downey, Health Minister Sylvia Jones, Minister of the Environment, Conservation and Parks Andrea Khanjin The Barrie Chamber of Commerce proudly supports…
Read MoreBarrie Chamber: Productivity Must Be Front and Centre in Ontario’s 2024 Budget
Barrie Chamber: Productivity Must Be Front and Centre in Ontario’s 2024 Budget The Barrie Chamber of Commerce and Ontario Chamber Releases 2024 Provincial Budget Recommendations READ THE BRIEF (Barrie – March 14, 2024) – Ontario’s economic prosperity is threatened by inflation, infrastructure backlogs, regulatory barriers, skills gaps, and fears of a slowing economy. To address these…
Read MorePress Release: 2024 Women In Business WINNERS
Press Release: 2024 Women In Business WINNERS FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Barrie Chamber of Commerce Celebrates Success at the Women In Business Awards 2024 Announcement of Winners Barrie, Ontario – March 8, 2024 – On International Women’s Day, the Barrie Chamber of Commerce is proud to publicly announce the recipients of the Women In Business Awards…
Read MorePress Release: 2024 Women In Business Awards Finalists
Press Release: 2024 Women In Business Awards Finalists Unveiling the top 3 finalists across 7 categories, for the Women In Business Awards Download the PDF Women In Business Tickets FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Barrie Chamber of Commerce, Press Reception 2024 Women in Business Awards Finalists Friday, February 9, 2024 The Barrie Chamber of Commerce…
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 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 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…
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