Key Employers
March 2026: Invest Barrie Quarterly
Newsletter | March 30, 2026
December 2025: Invest Barrie Quarterly
Newsletter | December 1, 2025
September 2025: Invest Barrie Quarterly
Newsletter | September 1, 2025
UPS Canada Breaks Ground on New Facility at 90 Salem Road
Blog Post | October 31, 2025
Invest Barrie is excited to share that on October 29, 2025, the new 103,000 square-foot UPS facility in south Barrie started construction. The new building represents UPS’s ongoing investment in expanding their network to meet growing business and residential demand in one of Ontario’s fastest-growing regions.
40 Years of Craftsmanship with Barrie Trim & Mouldings Inc.
Blog Post | September 4, 2025
This year marks a major milestone for Barrie Trim & Mouldings Inc. as it celebrates 40 years of proudly serving Barrie and area’s building community. What began as a modest 1,000 sq. ft. retail shop has grown into a state-of-the-art facility and a trusted provider for custom home builders, renovators, and skilled tradespeople seeking quality materials and expert advice. We sat down with company president Lee Whitaker to reflect on their remarkable journey, their impact across the region, and what’s next for this Barrie-based success story.
40 Years of Innovation: Busch Systems in Barrie
Blog Post | June 27, 2025
This year marks a major milestone for Busch Systems—40 years of innovation, sustainability, and driving change in the waste and recycling industry. What began as one student’s idea to improve a local recycling program has now grown into an international company in sustainable container solutions. We had the honour to speak with Craig Busch, President and CEO of Busch Systems, to discuss the company’s inspirational journey of growth, giving back, and thinking big.
Photo credit to Nat Caron Photography.
Meet the 2025 Business and Employer Data Survey Team
Blog Post | June 2, 2025
It’s that time again! Barrie’s 2025 Annual Business and Employer Data Survey has officially begun. Each year, this survey helps us get a clearer picture of our local economy. This summer, we have four bright students who make up the Business and Employer Data Survey team. You’ll see them out and about, visiting and surveying businesses across Barrie. If they stop by your business, make sure to give them a warm welcome!
December 2024: Invest Barrie Quarterly
Newsletter | December 20, 2024
Invest Barrie and County of Simcoe – 2024 CANSEC & Use of Industrial and Technological Benefits (ITB) Policy
Blog Post | June 5, 2024
Invest Barrie and the County of Simcoe, along with representatives from Georgian College, Lakehead University, and several local businesses attended the CANSEC Global Defence and Security Trade Show in Ottawa as a delegation on May 29th and 30th 2024.
Meet the 2024 Business and Employer Data Survey Team
Blog Post | May 16, 2024
Invest Barrie’s fourth annual Business and Employer Data Survey is underway! Five dedicated students make up the team of Business and Employer Data Collectors this summer. These students will be visiting all businesses located in the employment and commercial areas of the city from May until August.