Suite Success at ESS Direct
411 Huronia Rd. Unit #5 L4N 9B3 Barrie, ON, Canada

Bentley is helping pick accent colours for a new office we are building. He has a keen eye for interior design and we know he will pick the pawfect colour. - #suitesuccess #eventspace #barrieevents #meetingspace #officespace #officerental #standardpoodle #spoo #poodle #phantompoodle

We currently have 2 beautifully appointed office spaces available immediately. Our offices are some of the most affordable in the city at $500/month! Available on a month-to-month basis - no long term commitment! Includes:... - All utilities - Rogers Gigabit highspeed WiFi - equipped with Germ Guardian HEPA UV-C filtration system for extra safety when meeting with clients - Fully furnished at no additional cost (or the freedom to make the space your own!) - Access to copy/print/fax station - Wheelchair accessible facility - Plenty of free parking - Mail service - Receptionist to greet your clients - Comfortable waiting areas for guests - Business name on lobby directory - 25% discount on our meeting rooms Book a tour! [email protected] 705-730-1899 x 0

Despite having a lovely little office of my own, I thoroughly enjoy spending time in our small event room. We recently added several plants that just make it feel so warm and welcoming - and as it turns out, there's some scientific reasons why! I recently read an article that lists a number of reasons to surround yourself with plants: 1) Plants reduce your stress levels... 2) Working around plants can boost your productivity 3) Plants improve your outlook on work Plants provide so many health benefits - which is why we are in the process of transforming our event room into a plant-filled 'Productivity Spa'! A place to stop in and focus on your work, surrounded by nature. :) Read the article here: https://bit.ly/370RXNa

Charlie was renting one of our on-call offices today! He chooses our facility because he loves how fast our internet is (a necessity for the architect of the finest igloos around), the customized door sign with his logo, and our HEPA UV-C filtration system for extra safety when meeting with clients. The igloo industry has also taken a hit because of COVID, so he appreciates our affordable pricing as well! ... - If you want to try out our office space to see what Charlie is talking about, give us a call! Your first booking is FREE. 705-730-1899 x 0 [email protected]

Jeremy Broughton of Red Fox It Computer Services is one of our mail service clients. He stopped in yesterday to pick up his mail and caught Charlie trying to run off with it! A battle ensued but Jeremy successfully retrieved his packages. Gotta keep a closer eye on that snow man. Who knows what he will get up to!

Working from home can be a challenge! Sometimes you just have to get out of the house and away from the distractions. Looking for a clean, quiet space to focus and get some work done? We have office space available by the hour ($20), half day ($54), or full day ($94). Freshly sanitized, equipped with a HEPA UV-C filtration system, and large enough to maintain physical distancing. ... Give our office space a try! Your first booking is on us.

The safety of our clients and staff is of utmost importance to us. Last week we equipped all of our full-time and on-call office spaces with Germ Guardian HEPA UV-C air filtration systems to further reduce the risks of COVID-19. Our event room was equipped with an Asept-Air HEPA filtration system. Studies indicate that HEPA air filtration systems are a capable of capturing COVID-19 particles, and are an important addition to existing protocols (mask wearing, social distanci...ng, and sanitizing) to further reduce the risks. (https://n.pr/35ZuCL7) If you are thinking of renting an office, full-time or on-call, we would be happy to chat with you about all of the measures we have put in place to keep you safe! 705-730-1899

Today is the first of December, which means Charlie is back with his daily antics! - #suitesuccess #eventspace #barrieevents #meetingspace #officespace #officerental

PSA: Simon would like to remind you about the proper way to wear a mask!

Our spider plant is thriving in the small event room - growing lots of spiderettes that will eventually be repotted and placed around the building. Who else LOVES having indoor plants?

Whether you are having a meeting with a client, holding an interview, or discussing your concerns over the quarterly snack budget with your CFO, our lounge is the perfect space to have a socially distanced meeting. Want to see if our on-call office or lounge are right for you? Your first rental is free! Give us a call or email to book:... 705-730-1899 x 0 [email protected] *Please note - everyone who enters our facility is required to wear a mask. The talent was in a mood today because we forgot their Perrier and organic duck treats, so we didn’t push the issue.

Our flamingo flower hasn't bloomed in years. After replanting it and figuring out its light/water needs - its finally blooming again! Though we may have 'green' business policies, our green thumbs are a work in progress!

Bentley used to work from home. But between the squirrels playing outside his window and the delicious smells wafting from the kitchen, the distractions were just too much. He was struggling to focus on his important work dog-cuments. That's why Bentley now rents an office at Suite Success! ... Working from home is a challenge. And though your distractions may be different from Bentley's, you too could benefit from the peace & quiet (and super fast Wi-Fi) of a private office space! We have two office spaces now available at $500/month. Give us a call to book a tour! :) 705-730-1899 x 0

One office has been claimed - only 2 left! $500/month - no long term commitment! Includes: - All utilities - Rogers Gigabit highspeed Wi-Fi (its fast - REALLY fast!)... - Fully furnished at no additional cost (or the freedom to make the space your own!) - Access to copy/print/fax station - Wheelchair accessible facility - Plenty of free parking - Mail service - Receptionist to greet your clients - Comfortable waiting areas for guests - Business name on lobby directory - 25% discount on our meeting rooms - unlimited coffee & tea for you and your clients Give us a call to book a tour! :) 705-730-1899 x 0

We currently have 3 beautifully appointed office spaces available. Our offices are some of the most affordable in the city at $500/month! Available on a month-to-month basis - no long term commitment! Includes:... - All utilities - Rogers Gigabit highspeed WiFi - Fully furnished at no additional cost (or the freedom to make the space your own!) - Access to copy/print/fax station - Wheelchair accessible facility - Plenty of free parking - Mail service - Receptionist to greet your clients - Comfortable waiting areas for guests - Business name on lobby directory - 25% discount on our meeting rooms - unlimited coffee & tea for you and your clients We are located in the newly renovated plaza on the corner of Big Bay Point and Huronia, and have some fantastic eateries right in our plaza (Around My Gluten Free Table, Danny's Fish n Chips, Tim Hortons). We also are just a 5 minute drive to Mapleview and Park Place! Give us a call to book a tour! 705-730-1899 x 0

Though COVID-19 has been an incredibly difficult time for everyone, it has brought about a lot of innovative ideas - especially from local Barrie businesses! Today we heard about the DoorRetractor - a cost-effect way to help stop the spread of COVID-19 by eliminating the need to use door handles - a much more feasible option than automatic door openers. This awesome idea is from Theta TTS, right here in Barrie! Though they specialize in Automotive parts, during this time they... felt their skills could be used to help local companies. :) #SupportLocal See more

Hey you! Yeah, you! Have you voted yet?? Show Barrie Businesses some love by voting for your favorites in the Barrie Advance reader's Choice Awards!

COVID has tried to take us down but we are still here! And we are so incredibly honored to have made it to the top three finalists for the Barrie Advance Reader's Choice Awards for the second year in a row! The past few months have been stressful and uncertain, and this was such uplifting news. We would greatly appreciate it if you would take a moment to vote for us - you can vote once a day until September 27th:

We have 2 beautiful full time office spaces now available - $500/month Includes: - All utilities - Rogers Gigabit highspeed WiFi... - Fully furnished at no additional cost (or the freedom to make the space your own!) - Access to copy/print/fax station - Wheelchair accessible facility - Complimentary coffee & tea for you and your clients - Plenty of free parking - Mail service - Receptionist to greet your clients - Comfortable waiting areas for guests - Business name on lobby directory - 25% discount on our meeting rooms Book a tour! 705-730-1899 x 0 [email protected]

In 2014 we expanded Suite Success by 2800 square feet 4 large office suites and a 1200 sq ft event space. On August 8th, 2020 the wall was filled back in. The past 6 years have been a time we will never forget. We proudly hosted 5 BNI groups on a weekly basis, Small Business Connect, Grow Vantage, a variety of weekly & monthly non-profit groups, and many many others. We had never intended on being a space for private events but soon found our event spaced booked solid all s...pring and summer with baby showers, bridal showers, rehearsal dinners, and birthday parties. We are grateful for every day and every event that we held in our Donna Douglas Event Room. Susie, Sinda, and I (Ali) took turns over the past 6 years opening the building and making breakfast for early morning meetings, staying late to cover off evening meetings, and opening the facility on weekends for private events. Seldom were our work days ever just 8 hours more often than not they were 12 hours or more. When the opportunity recently arose to lease out the back half of our facility, we all decided it was time. With COVID-19 presenting challenges to the event industry for the foreseeable future, and generally wanting more free time to spend with family, the opportunity to lease out the back half felt like the right decision. A HUGE thank you to the Barrie business community and to everyone who has held events in our facility over the past 6 years for making the Donna Douglas Room a.well.Suite Success. We are still here...just a little smaller now! We still have full-time and on call office space and (in the fall once construction is done) our small event room will be reopening.

Beautiful full time office space now available - $500/month Includes: - All utilities - Rogers Gigabit highspeed WiFi... - Fully furnished at no additional cost (or the freedom to make the space your own!) - Access to copy/print/fax station - Wheelchair accessible facility - Complimentary coffee & tea for you and your clients - Plenty of free parking - Mail service - Receptionist to greet your clients - Comfortable waiting areas for guests - Business name on lobby directory - 25% discount on our meeting rooms Book a tour! 705-730-1899 x 0 [email protected]

You may have noticed we have been quiet for awhile! Don't worry we are still here! We will be opening soon - but with a some new and exciting changes! Stay tuned. - #thebestisyettocome #suitesuccess #eventspace #barrieevents #meetingspace

We are in the running for The Barrie Advance Reader’s Choice Awards for Best Conference Centre! If you could take a moment to vote for us, that would be greatly appreciated! :) https://www.simcoe.com//pr/subcategories/conference-centre

Do you know someone who is looking for work?? Our sister company, ESS Direct Inc. has lots of entry level manufacturing opportunities available in Barrie! APPLY TODAY! https://www.essdirect.ca/apply-online/

Bentley and Simon would like to remind you about the importance of physical distancing! They have set up social distancing markers throughout our entire building in pup-aration for reopening!

Simon - Barketing Manager/Pawject Coordinator - hard at work....

We love this!! We have some work to do today :)

You can no longer find your kitchen table underneath all of the paperwork. Fluffy thinks your keyboard is the best spot to take a cat nap. Your children are fighting about who ate the last Oreo. Working from home is difficult on the best of days! ... If you need to get away from the house, we have private, fully sanitized on-call and full time office spaces just for you! Suite Success - Your Productivity Spa! For pricing, visit: http://www.suitesuccess.ca/OfficeSpace

The conversation shouldn't stop at Black Out Tuesday. We have to keep talking, posting, and protesting - but most importantly - listening and educating ourselves on how to be better allies to the black community. Want to support Black people? Stop talking, start listening https://ecs.page.link/YNWGL

Well I know what I am doing this afternoon!

#blackouttuesday

Know someone looking for work? Our sister company, ESS Direct Inc., is currently hiring! Apply online: https://www.essdirect.ca/apply-online/

Though we cannot open our doors yet, we are hard at work putting in protocols so that when we are given the green light, we will be ready! We are preparing our building with hand sanitizers at every entrance, social distancing lines, and top-of-the-line cleaning products/sanitizers.

Though Suite Success has been closed since mid-March, we are very fortunate to have both ESS Direct Inc. and our farm to keep us busy! The first 3 weeks of April were lambing season on the Simpson family farm. All of the lambs were born healthy - we ended with 7 boys and 6 girls! Now we are in the throws of learning how to incubate eggs. Never a dull moment around here. :)

Wondering what supplements will support your health even with your good food choices? Contact Suite Success Tenant Katherine Parent of Make Good Choices Nutrition & Wellness!

Happy Earth Day & 50th anniversary of Earth Day! The environment means a great deal to all of us at Suite Success. Two years ago we decided to make some radical changes to reduce our environmental footprint - we introduced composting, Terracycle, and began hand sorting all recycling bins and garbages to ensure the highest diversion rate possible. We eliminated all disposable cups and glassware, replacing them with re-usables. We started purchasing paper products (paper towel,... toilet paper, printer paper and napkins) made of 100% post-consumer recycled material. Along the way, we posted about all of these changes on our social media and noticed our competitors starting to follow suit! :) If you are looking for ways to reduce your environmental impact in your day-to-day life or in business, we would be happy to help you - just send us a message. Make every day #EarthDay!

Some online things to do this week from Suite Success tenant Barrie Uncovered!

#SuiteSuccessDailyGiggle

With all the extra time on our hands right now, lots of spring cleaning is getting done. But sometimes getting rid of certain things can be really difficult. Here are 6 questions to help you de-clutter from Suite Success tenant Julie Tibbles - BieAlive!

Our sister company, ESS Direct Inc., is currently recruiting for assembly positions with local manufacturers providing essential services - face shield & mask production and food packaging/box production. If you are looking for work, you can apply online: https://www.essdirect.ca/apply-online/

Are your pets thrilled to have you home all the time? I know Simon & Bentley are.

We want to try out some new recipes while we are at home - and we want to hear some of YOUR favorites! Comment your all time favorite recipes below. :)

Bentley is taking a break from being the Director of Puplick relations to assist us with some building maintenance! No better time to paint then now.

Because everyone could use a little laughter right now. Enjoy #SuiteSuccessDailyGiggle

Though our doors are closed for events for the time being, we are still working from home, putting in your bookings for the coming months! Bentley, our Director of Puplick Relations, and Simon, our Barketing Manager & Pawject Coordinator are both working incredibly hard from home, and can still be accessed by email at [email protected] to handle any of your event space & office needs!

The health and well-being of our staff, tenants, and clients is of utmost importance to us. Due to increasing concerns surrounding COVID-19, we are erring on the side of caution and temporarily closing our facility for the next three weeks - reopening on April 6th if the situation has improved. If you need to reach a Suite Success staff member, please contact: [email protected] or call 705-730-1899 x 725 If you need to reach one of the businesses that are located inside Suite Success, please reach out to them directly.

The adorable decorations from a baby shower held in our Donna Douglas Event Room last Sunday!

3 minutes and 2 seconds more daylight today; 16 days until spring! LOVE these daily updates from Barrie 360!

Did you know we offer Virtual Office & Mail Handling Services? First impressions matter. Having a professional address delivers the message you're serious about success! For just $200/year, you get: ... A professional business address and your name on our directory We will keep your business cards on hand for prospective clients who walk in Use our address on all of your company documents, from business cards to your Google and Facebook listings We will handle all of your incoming mail and let you know when it arrives www.suitesuccess.ca 705-730-1899 [email protected]

Tomorrow's Small Business Connect meeting is cancelled due to the forecasted snow squalls. The next SBC is on March 12th.

Mark your calendars! Next Wednesday evening is the Business Evolution Requires Mindset Evolution seminar, hosted by Company of Women - Simcoe Region Chapter. "We have gathered a panel of amazing women who actively develop their own and the mindset of others. Mindset is one of those skills that continue to open and provide more and more opportunities for further growth as you grow. We are never done! Along the way, it can be a struggle to know how we are doing. We are slow ...to take the credit for how much more open and resilient we have become. Expect to leave with an expanded perspective that will have you loving where you are and what is next for you. Coffee/Tea and Dessert included for this evening gathering. See you there!" Register today: https://companyofwomen.co/business-evolution-requires-min/