Lifeline E-Gift Card
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Coronavirus
Press Release: Barrie’s Santa Claus Parade and Tree Lighting Celebration Cancelled for 2020
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Friday, October 2, 2020 Barrie’s Santa Claus Parade and Tree Lighting Celebration Cancelled for 2020 The Barrie […]
Press Release: Open Air Dunlop Coming to Downtown Barrie
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Tuesday, September 15th, 2020 Open Air Dunlop Coming to Downtown Barrie The Downtown Barrie Business Association (BIA) […]
Press Release: Donation of 600 Shield-U Face Shields to BIA
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Wednesday, June 17, 2020 (Barrie, Ontario) Donation of 600 Shield-U Face Shields from Molded Precision Components to […]
Press Release: The BIA’s Downtown Heroes Campaign is Feeling the Love
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Thursday, June 4, 2020 (Barrie, Ontario) The BIA’s Downtown Heroes Campaign is Feeling the Love Support for […]
Press Release: Downtown Heroes Campaign Continues to Receive Support
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Monday, June 1, 2020 (Barrie, Ontario) Downtown Heroes Campaign Continues to Receive Support The Downtown Heroes capes […]
Return-To-Work PPE Kits for BIA Members
The Downtown Barrie Business Association (BIA) is facilitating the organization of 50 Return-To-Work Personal Protection Equipment kits for its membership […]
Safe Service Training Recap
Description In partnership with Tourism Barrie and the Small Business Centre, the Downtown Barrie Business Association (BIA) offered FREE safe […]
Press Release: Downtown Barrie BIA Launches Downtown Heroes Campaign
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Tuesday, May 19, 2020 (Barrie, Ontario) Downtown Barrie BIA Launches Downtown Heroes Campaign The Downtown Barrie Business […]
Dunlop Street Becomes Loading Only Zones for Curbside Pickup
Description On Tuesday, May 12, the City of Barrie designated all on-street parking spaces along Dunlop Street from Poyntz Street […]
COVID-19 Recovery Process Consultations
Deadline Tuesday, May 19th Description The City of Barrie will be consulting with the Downtown Barrie Business Association (BIA) on […]
Downtown Barrie’s Curbside Pickup Contest
To show just how easy it is to order for curbside pick up, check out the video below […]
OBIAA Impact of COVID-19 on BIAs
OBIAA Impact of COVID-19 on BIAs Survey Results Our BIAs are part of the framework of the Ontario community and […]
Save The Date: Food Safety & Safe Service Training
Date Tuesday, May 19th Times 10am: Safe Service Training&1pm: Food Safety Training Description In partnership with Tourism Barrie and the […]
Mother’s Day Specials
The Downtown Barrie Business Association (BIA) is inviting all their BIA member businesses to share their Mother’s Day specials with […]
Lifeline Cheque Presentation with ZuZu Fashion Boutique
We were so happy to present Tracey Baker, owner of ZuZu Fashion Boutique with her first cheque from all the […]
Lifeline Cheque Presentation with Lazy Tulip Cafe
We were so happy to present Michelle Huggins, owner of the Lazy Tulip Cafe with her first cheque from all […]
Zoom Meetings with BIA Members
The Downtown Barrie Business Association (BIA) will be hosting Zoom meetings with all sectors of their membership to discuss best […]
Downtown Delivery for Retailers & Food Services
We are pleased to announce our collaboration with Georgian College Henry Bernick Entrepreneurship Centre to launch the dry delivery service NEAR.SHOP! to our […]
Mother’s Day Contest with Barrie Today
The Downtown Barrie Business Association (BIA) is teaming up with Barrie Today to run a Mother’s Day contest in conjunction […]
Lifeline E-Gift Card Program
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 1, 2020 (Barrie, Ontario) Downtown Barrie BIA Launches Lifeline E-Gift Card Program in Support of Downtown […]
Downtown Heroes Campaign
BE A DOWNTOWN HERO! 🦸🏼♀️ 🦸🏽♂️ The Downtown Barrie Business Association (BIA) has officially launched its Downtown Heroes campaign! Initiated […]
Support During COVID-19
Small Business Support During COVID-19 As COVID-19 continues to spread, our thoughts go out to anyone who has been infected […]
OBIAA Letter to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau & Premier Doug Ford
March 23, 2020 OBIAA LETTER TO: PRIME MINISTER JUSTIN TRUDEAU AND PREMIER FORD Thank you for your leadership during this […]
COVID-19 Downtown Barrie Business Impact Survey
COVID-19 DOWNTOWN BARRIE BUSINESS IMPACT SURVEY In an effort to monitor the effects of COVID-19 on our Downtown, the BIA […]
Food Service Safety Resources During COVID-19
The Downtown Barrie (BIA) team is working hard to share with the public which restaurants and food shops are still […]