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Community Futures Lambton

Name: Community Futures Lambton
Address: 346 Christina Street North, Sarnia, ON, N7T5V7, CA
Telephone: +15193831371
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CF Lambton provides FREE business coaching services and lending up to $300,000

We are here to serve business owners and entrepreneurs, both current and future, to succeed in Lambton County. We are proud to serve Lambton’s business community, and have worked hard to equip ourselves with the expertise and capabilities needed to serve each of our clients in the various areas of business ownership, to help grow Lambton’s business and economic community. We offer information and resources for all areas of business development, including business loans, access to funding, writing proposals, business counselling, and more.

10/19/2026

It was faster to step in and fix it.

The work kept moving, the immediate problem disappeared and everyone returned to what they were doing.

Then it happened again.

This is the kind of pattern Parker recognizes. Different day, same delay. Another decision waiting for her. Another task completed differently depending on who is handling it.

The problem is not a lack of effort. The practices behind the work have not caught up with the business.

The Business Builder Lab brings sales, financial insight and workflow together to help participants look beyond the immediate issue and consider manageable ways to strengthen how the business operates.

If this feels familiar, the Builder Lab may be the right fit for your business.

Explore the fit:
https://cflambton.com/traction-2026/

⭐Parker is a fictional persona inspired by common experiences shared by small business
owners.

In partnership with: Invest Sarnia & Sarnia Lambton Chamber of Commerce

10/18/2026

The phone is ringing. Orders are going out. Your calendar is full.

From the outside, business looks good.

But at the end of the month, you find yourself wondering:
Where did all the money go?

Sometimes the challenge isn’t finding more customers. It’s understanding what’s happening behind the sales.

Are your prices covering what it actually costs to deliver the product or service? Do you know which parts of the business have the strongest margins? Have expenses changed while your pricing stayed the same?

These are exactly the kinds of questions business coaching can help you work through.

Not by handing you a formula or telling you what your prices should be, but by sitting down with you, looking at the business and helping you understand what the numbers are telling you.

Our business coaching is available at no cost, whether you need one conversation to work through a specific challenge or ongoing support as your business evolves.

Sometimes a second set of eyes can change what you see. 💙

*with the support of the Government of Canada through the FedDev Ontario.

10/17/2026

Entrepreneurship doesn't always begin with a brand-new business.

Sometimes, the opportunity is stepping into something that's already been built.

Purchasing an existing business can mean taking on an established customer base, operations, equipment and a reputation within the community. It can also require significant planning and the right financing structure.

Our Term Loans, from $30,000 to $300,000, can support eligible business acquisitions and other larger business investments.

If buying a business is part of your next chapter, start with a conversation. We'll take the time to understand the opportunity and help you explore whether Community Futures financing could be part of your plan.

Explore your financing options. 💙

*with the support of the Government of Canada through the FedDev Ontario

10/16/2026

The delay was addressed. The mistake was corrected. The customer received what they needed.

Then the same problem happened again.

Recurring issues are often treated as isolated moments, but they may point to a process that is unclear, inconsistent or too dependent on one person stepping in.

In Make Work Flow, Aaron Buntrock of CMS Inc. will help participants examine recurring bottlenecks and identify opportunities to create more consistent ways of working.

This is the third of three connected sessions within the Business Builder Lab.
Participants register for the complete lab, which brings sales, financial insight and workflow together in one practical learning experience.

Explore the complete Business Builder Lab:
https://cflambton.com/traction-2026/

In partnership with: Invest Sarnia & Sarnia Lambton Chamber of Commerce

10/15/2026

ON THE MARKET through BizLink Lambton: Established Franchise Opportunity

Through BizLink Lambton, Community Futures Lambton helps connect local business owners considering succession with individuals exploring business ownership opportunities.

Currently on the market is an established service-based franchise in Sarnia that has been operating for approximately 10 years. With systems already in place, an existing customer base and recurring demand, this opportunity provides a foundation for a new owner to build upon.

Interested in learning more?

Contact Dorian Noble, BizLink Coach, to start a confidential conversation:
📞 519-383-1371 ext. 5
✉️ [email protected]

View the full seller profile for additional details:
https://cflambton.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/BizLink-Seller-Profile-A.pdf

10/14/2026

🎬 Episode 2: Will anyone actually want this?

This week, our contestants tackled one of the biggest questions every entrepreneur faces:

✅What problem are you solving?
✅Who are you solving it for?
✅Why would someone choose your product or service?

Through Value Proposition Design, they challenged assumptions, refined ideas, and started building concepts around something every successful business needs: customers.

The ideas are getting sharper.
The questions are getting tougher.
And the journey is getting real.

Stay tuned. We're just getting started.

10/13/2026

🎄 A little Christmas magic is coming to Forest!

The Forest Museum’s Hollyberry Christmas Tour is happening November 14 & 15 from 1:00–4:00 p.m., inviting visitors to enjoy a self-guided tour filled with festive décor and local charm.

Explore six beautifully decorated homes, three neighbourhood churches and two historic community buildings, all dressed for the season and ready to inspire a little Christmas magic.

🎟️ Tickets are $25 and can be purchased in person at the Forest Museum or online.

We’re pleased to support the Hollyberry Christmas Tour as a recipient of the 2026 Community Futures Grant Program and look forward to seeing this festive community event come to life!

Check out the poster for full details and information on purchasing tickets. To purchase online visit:
https://sites.google.com/view/forest-museum/tickets-hollyberry-christmas-tour-2026-tickets

10/12/2026

The financial report arrives. There are figures, categories and comparisons, but
the most important question remains: What deserves your attention?

Business owners do not need more numbers for the sake of having more numbers. They need to recognize which information can help them understand performance, notice concerns and make clearer decisions.

In Track What Matters, Caroline McKenzie of Kel-Gor will help participants examine the financial information available to them and consider how it can be used with greater confidence.

This is the second of three connected sessions within the Business Builder Lab.
Participants register for the complete lab, including sessions focused on sales, financial insight and workflow.

Explore the complete Business Builder Lab:
https://cflambton.com/traction-2026/

In partnership with: Invest Sarnia & Sarnia Lambton Chamber of Commerce

10/11/2026

You’ve been thinking about it for months.

Maybe you’ve filled a notebook with ideas. Talked about it with friends. Started imagining what the business could look like.

But eventually, the questions start coming.

Who is actually going to buy this? What will they pay? What will it cost to get started? And how do I know if this idea could really work?

That’s a good time for a conversation.

Our business coaching can help you work through the questions behind your idea, challenge some assumptions and start building a clearer picture of what moving forward could look like.

We won’t tell you whether to start the business. We’ll help you ask the right questions so you can make that decision with more information and confidence.

And because our coaching is available at no cost, you don’t need to wait until you have everything figured out to reach out.

We’re here for as much or as little of your business journey as you need us.

Have an idea worth exploring? Let’s talk. 💙

*with the support of the Government of Canada through the FedDev Ontario.

10/10/2026

Starting a business often begins with a series of practical investments.

Equipment. Initial inventory. Technology. Marketing. The tools you need to begin serving your first customers.

Our Micro Loans, from $5,000 to $30,000, are designed to support smaller-scale business financing needs, including those that come with getting a new venture off the ground.

And financing is only part of the conversation. Our team takes the time to understand your business, what you're working toward and whether our lending services are the right fit.

Have a business idea you're ready to explore?
Explore your financing options. 💙

*with the support of the Government of Canada through the FedDev Ontario.

Address

346 Christina Street North
Sarnia, ON
N7T5V7

Opening Hours

Monday	8:30am - 4:30pm
Tuesday	8:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday	8:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday	8:30am - 4:30pm
Friday	8:30am - 2pm

Telephone

+15193831371

Website

https://cflambton.com/

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