Barrie’s business founders aren’t waiting for opportunity to knock—they’re building the door. The latest event in the city’s entrepreneurial calendar isn’t just another networking session; it’s a rallying point for those shaping the future of local business. Shayne Howell and James from the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) are at the centre of it, pushing Barrie’s founders to confront the pressing questions of strategy and long-term vision.
Event Name:
Behind the Scenes of Canada’s Business Battleground
What the CFIB is Fighting For — and Why It Matters to You
Event Description:
Independent business owners face challenges most people never see — and many of the biggest battles are being fought on your behalf, quietly, every day.
Join us at The Sandbox Centre for a candid conversation with Shayne Howell and James from the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB), the national non-profit built to protect, support, and champion entrepreneurs like you.
In this fast-paced, no-fluff session, you’ll discover:
The real advocacy wins that have saved business owners millions — and what’s still at stake.
Game-changing resources you didn’t know you had — from HR and legal support to major partner discounts.
How to plug into a powerful network that exists solely to help you thrive.
This is not a membership pitch — it’s a wake-up call. You’ll walk away knowing exactly what’s being done for you, how to access benefits you’re already entitled to, and how to make your voice heard in the battles that will shape the future of independent business in Canada.
📅 Date: Wednesday, August 13, 2025
📍 Location: The Sandbox Centre
24 Maple Ave, 2nd Floor, Barrie, ON L4M 7W4 (above the bus terminal)
📞 Phone: (705) 503-6600
RSVP here to reserve a seat: https://lu.ma/2uydhs4j
