PRESS RELEASE
CITY OF BARRIE
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The City of Barrie has launched an online Business and Employer Data Directory that provides key information gathered from Barrie businesses in industrial and commercial areas that will help inform the community and guide municipal policy direction. .

Using the interactive directory, residents and businesses can search for businesses in their neighborhood and learn about Barrie’s top employers and key industries.

“This is the first comprehensive directory of business and employer data for the City of Barrie and I am excited to share it with our community. Residents can explore the directory to find businesses and support locally, while businesses and community organizations can use the directory to learn about key industries, employment trends, and grow their business relationships,” said Stephannie Schlichter, director of Invest Barrie.

“Ultimately, this data will help the city make informed decisions that better support our businesses and residents.”

The Business and Employer Data Directory was created using data collected from the city’s first comprehensive Barrie Employer Survey conducted in 2021. The survey will be conducted annually and the data will be used to update the site every year.

Collecting this data annually allows the city to monitor industry trends and employment levels, inform city initiatives, such as infrastructure and service requirements, and city planning. transit, and maintain an up-to-date directory of local businesses. The city will begin contacting employers in May to update data for 2022. Participation in the survey is voluntary.

Check out the Business and Employer Data Survey and visit investbarrie.ca/data/business-data-survey to learn more about the project.

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