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We're proud to support the reIGNITE Conference and the impactful learning opportunities the event offers. Every year, this conference highlights Barrie’s growing entrepreneurial ecosystem and showcases some of the local businesses that are changing the technology and innovative landscape daily. Check out our latest blog for more on this year's event: https://bit.ly/3YITIJQ #Barrie #BarrieBusiness #Entrepreneurship

An updated Culture Plan aims to shape Barrie's cultural landscape over the next decade by guiding decisions, policies, programs and investments to enhance the local creative sector. Join us for a drop-in open house where we will present initial findings, themes, and priority areas and ask for your feedback to guide the final recommended actions. RSVP for the November 7 open house at https://lnkd.in/gGgtp4CA 📷: Artist Leandra Almeida developed this piece of artwork in response to the discussions and engagements amongst participants at the Culture Night Out event for the Culture Plan Update. #BarrieArts #PublicArt #Barrie #BarrieOntario #ArtsAndCulture

⚠️ Registration for the 2024 Simcoe County Manufacturer's Forum closes MONDAY! ✔️https://ow.ly/j9HI50TWPEQ Come out and join us on November 5th at the 📍Nottawasaga Inn Resort & Conference Centrewhere local manufacturers can gain insights on becoming an employer of choice through networking and educational presentations throughout the day. See you there! Excellence in Manufacturing Consortium Town of Bradford West Gwillimbury Economic Development Town of Innisfil Town of New Tecumseth Township of Adjala-Tosorontio Township of Oro-Medonte Township of Springwater Corporation of the Town of Collingwood Town of Wasaga Beach Corporation of the Township of Clearview Township of Ramara Town of Penetanguishene Tay Township Town of Midland Township of Tiny - Tiny, ON Township of Essa Administration Centre Township of Severn City of Barrie Invest Barrie City of Orillia Lakehead University Georgian College Fuel Innovation #Manufacturing #IndustryLeaders #Networking #Innovation #2024Forum #EMC #Manufacturersforum #Innovation #workinsimcoecounty #manufacturing #Automation

YOU ARE INVITED to the 6th Annual Further Faster Grand Pitch Competition! Tuesday, November 19, 2024 Doors open: 3:30pm | Program begins: 4:00pm Five Points Theatre, 1 Dunlop Street West, Barrie REGISTER HERE: www.bit.ly/FFGRANDPITCH - to support and cheer these entrepreneurs on, learn about the new amazing businesses in our area and network with great people from across the region. Further Faster is an intensive 10-week program at Georgian College that takes participants who are starting and growing their businesses to the next level. There are three Further Faster programs throughout the year, and each program concludes with a qualifying competition round determining the top three pitches in that group. Those winners move on to compete in the annual Further Faster Grand Pitch Competition. Join us as these extraordinary entrepreneurs pitch their businesses or business ideas live in front of our panel of expert judges all vying for a chance to win the incredible $10,000 Grand Prize! The Further Faster program is made possible with the generous support of Invest Barrie.

Tap into a network of support, a pipeline of skilled talent, and a convenient location! Find resources and support at https://lnkd.in/g3naUhcX #BarrieBusiness #Barrie

We're feeling inspired after the Ontario Tourism Summit in Hamilton! The Summit provided learnings about AI innovation, bridging live music and tourism for mutual growth, achieving net zero goals and preparedness in climate change, and more! Looking forward to continue working collaboratively with our partners to help ensure that our community is supported by a strong visitor economy keeping Barrie a great place to visit, explore and invest in: https://lnkd.in/gTJGQjfp Tourism Industry Association of Ontario Tourism Barrie #Barrie #BarrieOntario #TourismBarrie #StrategicTourism #TourismEconomy

Attention businesses! The City of Barrie is looking at developing a strategy to modernize payment systems & the way transactions are conducted by the City. Take the business survey by November 1 to be entered to win a $100 gift card. #BarrieBusiness #Barrie

We are excited to announce the launch of our Intellectual Property Micro-Grant Program, designed to assist entrepreneurs in developing, protecting, and commercializing their intellectual property. Selected applicants will receive up to CA$5,000 to cover essential intellectual property-related costs as the first step to protect their brands, innovations and to capitalize on their potential. Applications are due November 29, 2024 For more information visit: www.linktr.ee/hbec.ip Over the past decade, Henry Bernick Entrepreneurship Centre (HBEC) has been dedicated to empowering entrepreneurs on their journey of growth by providing support in the form of training, connections, funding, and mentorship. A key pillar of HBEC’s support is helping entrepreneurs protect and commercialize intellectual property rights and formulate their intellectual property strategies – the essential tool for driving innovations, creating a competitive edge and attracting new market opportunities.

Members of our EDO team had a great time attending The Battery Show last week and working together with Invest Barrie to promote Simcoe County, Barrie, Orillia and Ontario as a place to invest. They had the opportunity to work closely with local companies Baytech Plastics Inc., Burger Group | SBS Drivetec Inc, MEDATECH Engineering Services Ltd., and Theta TTS Inc. to showcase what they have to offer. It was great to see local companies Molded Precision Components, ESC - Environmental Systems Corporation, and PyroPhobic Systems represented at the show as well. In addition to the many B2B meetings and events, they had the pleasure of also connecting with partners from the Trade Commissioner Service | Service des délégués commerciaux, Invest Ontario, Invest in Canada | Investir au Canada, Export Development Canada | Exportation et développement Canada, and Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario | Agence fédérale de .... Thank you for taking the time to meet with us and our local companies. Carleigh O'Brien, Paul Brogan, Helen Hemmingsen, Joseph H. Kim, Anne Cascadden, Yvonne Gruenthaler, Michael Gonsalves, Nora Gavarre, Chris Castano, Ralf Spaeth, Rob Learmonth, Paul Cholewa, Andrew Essig, Spencer Martin, Wilson Rigney, Stephannie Schlichter, Adam K., Wendy Timpano

It was truly impressive to see the Albarrie Canada Limited facilities firsthand and learn about designing and manufacturing textiles for so many different industrial applications. With 40+ years experience, Albarrie designs and manufactures innovative nonwoven technical fabrics that solve industrial and environmental issues. Thank you to Margaret Driscoll, Kevin Horner and ODay Wade'e Mikhael M.Sc., P.Eng., EFC, PMP® for giving us a deeper understanding of your technical fabrics manufacturing operation! Learn about Barrie's diverse and vibrant business community: https://lnkd.in/guhnnycb Team members on site visit: Susan Rockey, Sophia Candrasa, Darcy Brooke-Bisschop #Barrie #BarrieOntario #Manufacturing