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Entrepreneurship & Innovation

The City of Barrie’s innovation economy is a curated network of programs, facilities, and partners that empower businesses to innovate, grow, and succeed.
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Moving or Growing Your Business

Now's the time to connect to opportunity and growth. The city brings together place, people and potential for businesses seeking an ideal location.
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Key Sectors

Diversity equals strength. Barrie's key sectors have global leaders who are driving innovation and growth in our community.
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Get to Know Us

Barrie is open for business. At Invest Barrie, we consider ourselves matchmakers, creating connections that bind our vibrant business community together.

Discover Barrie’s Advantages

Popular, Convenient Location
Growth & Development
Cost of Doing Business
Skilled Talent
Downtown Creative Hub

Key Sectors

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Advanced Manufacturing

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Health & Life Sciences

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Tourism Economy

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Arts & Culture

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Skilled & Diverse Workforce

Barrie's lifestyle, education opportunities and creative community are magnets for talent. 

  • 61% of workforce has post-secondary education
  • Barrie's Georgian College is a recognized leader in student work experience 
  • Lakehead University is one of Canada's top undergraduate research universities 
  • 150,000 projected jobs by 2051 

Meet Barrie's Skilled Talent

 

 

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