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
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…
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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…
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Ontario Economic Report Fall 2023 Survey
The Barrie Chamber of Commerce and the Ontario Chamber of Commerce (OCC) are looking for your insights on issues that matter to your businesses. How confident are you in Ontario’s economy…
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Increase to Ontario’s Minimum Wage Oct. 1st
Ontario Chamber of Commerce Statement: Starting Sunday, October 1, Ontario’s minimum wage will increase from $15.50 to $16.55 per hour. This is a scheduled increase that takes place every October. The…
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Small Business, BIG IDEAS
Small Business Week October 15 to 21, 2023 Small businesses have always been the backbone of Simcoe County community and economy. Against the compounding challenges of the pandemic, these very…
Read More >> CEBA Repayment Extension
Canada Emergency Business Account: Government extends repayment and partial loan forgiveness deadlines On September 14, 2023, the Prime Minister announced extended deadlines for Canada Emergency Business Account (CEBA) loan repayments,…
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OCC: Power Of The Purchase Order
READ THE BRIEF September 13, 2023 Ontario spends nearly $30 billion each year procuring goods and services, from pencils to complex medical technologies. When making those purchases, government and the…
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Press Release: 2023 – 2024 Barrie Chamber Executive Team
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (Barrie – August 18, 2023) – The Barrie Chamber of Commerce would like to thank Mayor Alex Nuttall for addressing our Board of Directors and administering the…
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BLG • AUGUST 2023
Updates from the Commissioner for Employers Government Announcements Employment and Social Development Canada August 8, 2023 On August 8th the Honourable Randy Boissonnault, Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Official…
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Proud Members, August 2023
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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The Busby Centre; Launches Capital Campaign Press Release
**FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE** The Busby Centre Launches Capital Campaign: Collaborating for a Stronger Community Addressing Homelessness and Strengthening the Community. BARRIE, ON July 24th, 2023 – The Busby Centre is…
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Press Release: 2023 Barrie Business Award Nominations Now Open
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (BARRIE – JULY 12, 2023) – The Barrie Chamber of Commerce is honoured to announce the opening of nominations for the 2023 Barrie Business Awards. The…
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