Empowering Local Business
The Barrie Chamber of Commerce was incorporated under the federal Board of Trade Act on June 10, 1926. The Chamber has been serving the local business community for more than 95 years. The Chamber examines community needs to determine what must be done to make it a better place to live and do business. It channels community resources to the fulfillment of those needs. It organizes and develops the necessary leadership to guarantee an effective force for progress, innovation and improvement.
Recent years at the Barrie Chamber have seen major changes in leadership, with a renewed focus on a strategic work plan that will take Barrie businesses to the next level.
Vision Statement
Mission Statement
The Barrie Chamber is your partner for business success because it:
- Advocates for business, providing a strong voice and vision to grow Barrie’s economy
- Connects and promotes business, providing events, meetings and resources that support enterprise success
- Drives community dialogue and brings awareness and innovative solutions through leadership that drives our community’s regional prosperity
Core Values
Influential
Your Voice will be heard and contributes to the Chamber’s representation of business issues
Honest
An honest broker of information. Consult and demonstrate integrity in decision-making in a non-partisan way
Reliable
Trusted source of information, responsive, decisive and caring
Supportive
Find new ways to serve, engage and represent
Collaborative
Working with businesses for a better Barrie
Inclusive
Welcoming a diverse spectrum of business leaders Personal, professional, business and community growth can be found throughout the Chamber
Strategic Directions
- Champion an Inclusive Culture of Prosperity: attract volunteers, staff and business leaders that successfully deliver relevant value in alignment with our vision
- Establish Innovative Engagement Models: provide members with access to services that are both relevant to their enterprise and accelerates economic recovery
- Deliver Excellent Service: improve access to, engagement with, and delivery of services to the business community
Chamber Team
The Chamber’s talented, professional team works with hundreds of engaged member companies, volunteers and partners in an effort to create and sustain a dynamic Barrie business community.
Volunteering with the Barrie Chamber
Volunteer Opportunities
Volunteers are a critical component of every successful not-for-profit and charity, and the Chamber is no different. Our volunteers help guide the ship, make events run more smoothly, and give heart to the organization. The Chamber team is grateful for the many volunteers they are privileged to work with every day, and appreciate the time and energy these people give back to their fellow members.
If you are a member, and you are interested in joining any of our committees, please complete the form below, and we will happy to help you find the best fit.
Want to be on the Barrie Chamber Board? Watch for the call for nominations each spring, and consider putting your name forward.
News, Announcements & Press Releases
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…
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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…
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Ontario Connecting Up to 34,000 People to Primary Care Teams in Simcoe, Bruce and York Regions
The Barrie Chamber of Commerce proudly supports our local business community. Today we attended a meet and greet hosted by the PC riding association, featuring Health Minister Sylvia Jones, along…
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Proud Members, March 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,…
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Barrie Surpasses Housing Goals: Ontario Awards $6.3M in Recognition
[BARRIE – March 15, 2024] The Barrie Chamber of Commerce was honored to witness a landmark announcement by Premier Doug Ford today, celebrating Barrie’s remarkable achievement in exceeding its…
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RFP: Chamber Directory 2024, Printing & Distribution
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: Bidding for printing of…
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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,…
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Chamber News, March 12 2024
Are you on our mailing list? Sign up now! Click Here March 12, 2024 Events, save the date, marketing opportunities, news, grants, and announcements. Congratulations to the winners of the…
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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,…
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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…
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Barrie Chamber: Proud December Members
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,…
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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…
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