What will the survey information be used for?

    The information attempts to gather important business and employment information that can be used for a variety of purposes, including:

    • creating a City of Barrie Business and Employer Directory
    • monitoring local economic trends
    • creating business attraction and retention strategies
    • infrastructure service planning
    • transit planning

    As a Barrie business, why should I participate in the survey?

    There are several benefits to participating, including:

    • receive a free listing in the City of Barrie’s Business & Employer directory
    • discover opportunities for growing your business
    • learn about new organizations in the area
    • grow your business-to-business relationships

    Why do we need a directory?

    The local directory, which will result from the Business and Employer Data Survey, will have a number of benefits. It can be used as a tool to:

    • discover new businesses
    • build business-to-business relationships
    • encourage a “support local” approach
    • strengthen the overall economy