City of Barrie

Invest Barrie leads the way into an exciting chapter for the City of Barrie, characterized by robust growth projections, a vibrant community lifestyle, and notable strengths in key sectors, including health and life sciences. Situated as the urban hub of Simcoe County, the city is home to key industry players including leading clean room manufacturers and global medical device manufacturers. The city is well positioned with R&D expertise, skilled talent, lab space, responsive post-secondary institutions and a leading regional health centre.  Barrie‘s strategic location, with proximity to major transportation routes and access to a skilled workforce, has attracted health and life science companies seeking efficient production capabilities. The city’s commitment to fostering innovation and technology has further solidified its position in the sector.

Contact Information:

Sarah Young
Senior Business Innovation and Partnerships Officer
Sarah.Young@barrie.ca
Office: 705-739-4220 x 5453