#WinterInTheCity Mystery Options with Lifeline E-Gift Card Program
#WinterInTheCity Mystery Options with the Lifeline E-Gift Card Program It’s #WinterInTheCity and all we’re asking you to do is #StayHome, […]
COVID-19
Press Release: Noella Festival Tree Lot Raises $3000 for Hospice Simcoe
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Monday, December 21st, 2020 (Barrie, Ontario) Noella Festival Tree Lot Raises $3000 for Hospice Simcoe Supporting local […]
Coming Soon: Barrielicious 2021
Description: Barrielicious 2021 is coming to Barrie this April! This awesome premier food festival will be celebrating Barrie restaurants. Participation […]
Georgian College Connecting Students to Businesses
Description: Georgian College students are enthusiastic, open minded and full of the latest knowledge in their field and can fill […]
Complete Your Taxes Like a Pro
Description: Everyone in Single File! If you have tax-related questions, here is your chance to get them answered! The Small […]
Main Street Relief Grant
Ontario Supports Small Main Street Businesses with $60 Million in Funding through PPE Grant We are helping small businesses with […]
Economic Recovery Consultations
Date: Wednesday, November 18th OR Thursday, November 19th Time: 10:00am Description: The needs and challenges of Barrie businesses in the […]
Lifeline E-Gift Card
Click here to access a link to the Lifeline E-Gift Card page to purchase your e-gift cards and support local […]
Press Release: Words and Images: Public Art in Downtown Barrie
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Friday, November 6th, 2020 Words and Images: Public Art in Downtown Barrie Supports Community Public art installations […]
Press Release: Open Air Dunlop a Safe Way to Explore Beautiful Downtown Barrie
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Wednesday, October 7th, 2020 Open Air Dunlop: A Safe Way to Explore Beautiful Downtown Barrie After two […]
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 […]
☀️ 🍂 OCTOBER TASTING TRAIL – SOCIAL MEDIA KIT 🍂 ☀️ We are gearing up for a month long tasting event […]
☀️ 🍂 Autumn in the City 🍂 ☀️ Fall in love with your new downtown. It’s Autumn in the City […]
☀️ 🍂 OCTOBER TASTING TRAIL 🍂 ☀️ The October Tasting Trail is a celebration of our downtown coffee shops, cafes, […]
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) […]
Summer In the City Social Media Kit
Description While we continue to navigate through these unprecedented times, one thing remains constant – Downtown Barrie is the place […]
#BarrieTogether Recover Kits
Description The #BarrieTogether Recovery Kit is a set of tools to support your business with COVID-19 recovery efforts. The Government […]
Commercial Leasing Info Session Recording
Description On Thursday, July 16th, Janice Mumberson and Cassandra Ironside of Barriston LLP held an information session to discuss the […]
Commercial Leasing Info Session – Tips & Traps Including Rent Relief
Date Thursday, July 16th, 2020 Time 4:00pm – 5:00pm Description The laws affecting commercial leases can be intimidating at the […]
Start Selling Online with a FREE Custom Site
Description The Small Business Centre and the City of Barrie have teamed up with Digital Main Street, Google, and the […]
Face Coverings Required Indoors as of July 13th, 2020
Description As of Monday, July 13, 2020, when you enter into a public indoor space a (e.g. grocery store, community […]
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 […]