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Sarnia-Lambton Small Business Enterprise Centre Empowering and supporting Sarnia-Lambton Entrepreneurs and businesses on their journey to success!

10/21/2026

Hiring and planning for your workforce starts with understanding the local labour market. What skills are available, where are the gaps, and how are other employers responding?

Our resource series continues with Dr. Mikelle Bryson-Campbell, Executive Director of the Sarnia Lambton Workforce Development Board, to highlight the information and resources available to local businesses.

Through local research, employer surveys and workforce planning reports, SLWDB helps employers better understand hiring trends and workforce needs.

Explore local workforce insights and resources for your business: https://www.slwdb.org/

10/20/2026

Have plans to start, buy or expand a business? Access to financing can help you put those plans into action.

Our series continues with Sarah Reaume, CEO of Community Futures Lambton, to highlight its business loan program and the funding available to local entrepreneurs.

Community Futures Lambton provides repayable loan funding of up to $300,000, with competitive rates and no prepayment penalties. They also offer free business coaching and support with business planning and financials. Working alongside partners including the Sarnia-Lambton Economic Partnership, their team helps business owners access financing and practical advice to support their goals.

Find out how Community Futures Lambton could support your business: https://cflambton.com/

Have a question about your business or want to meet other local business owners? Join us for our next Business Coffee Ch...
10/16/2026

Have a question about your business or want to meet other local business owners? Join us for our next Business Coffee Chat at Backhome Coffee Roastery.

Connect with the SLEP team, learn about programs and resources available to support your business, and compare notes with fellow entrepreneurs over complimentary coffee.

đź“… Tuesday, October 20, 2026, from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m.
đź“Ť Backhome Coffee Roastery, 112 Christina St. S., Sarnia

Bring your questions and tell us what you’re working on. We’d be glad to connect.

(Photo courtesy of Backhome Coffee Roastery’s page)

Understanding your tax obligations is part of running a business. Join CRA liaison officers for two upcoming webinars co...
10/15/2026

Understanding your tax obligations is part of running a business. Join CRA liaison officers for two upcoming webinars covering common tax errors, bookkeeping practices, financial benchmarks and CRA services.

Register for free for the session that fits your business:
1. Tax help for T1 businesses, including self-employed individuals, sole proprietorships and partnerships
đź“… November 5, 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
đź”— https://simpli.events/e/CRA-T1-Nov5

2. Tax help for T2 businesses, including incorporated small businesses.
đź“… November 18, 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
đź”— https://simpli.events/e/CRA-T2-Nov18

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Comprendre vos obligations fiscales fait partie de la gestion d'une entreprise. Rejoignez les agents de liaison de l'ARC pour deux webinaires à venir couvrant les erreurs fiscales courantes, les pratiques de comptabilité, les références financières et les services de l'ARC.

Inscrivez-vous Ă  la session qui correspond Ă  votre entreprise :
1. Aide fiscale pour les entreprises de type 1, y compris les travailleurs indépendants, les entreprises individuelles et les sociétés de personnes
đź“… 5 novembre, de 10h00 Ă  12h00
đź”— https://simpli.events/e/CRA-T1-Nov5

2. Aide fiscale pour les entreprises T2, y compris les petites entreprises constituées.
đź“… 18 novembre, de 10h00 Ă  12h00.
đź”— https://simpli.events/e/CRA-T2-Nov18

The Government of Canada is expanding support for AI adoption and commercialization. An additional $500 million over fi...
10/14/2026

The Government of Canada is expanding support for AI adoption and commercialization. An additional $500 million over five years is available through the expanded Regional Artificial Intelligence Initiative (RAII) to support AI adoption by businesses and organizations, bring Canadian-made AI solutions to market, and strengthen regional AI ecosystems.

Applications are being accepted from October 13, 2026, to January 19, 2027, 4:59 p.m. EST
Apply by November 24, 2026, if your proposed project and eligible costs start before March 31, 2027.

Learn more: https://feddev-ontario.canada.ca/en/funding-southern-ontario/regional-artificial-intelligence-initiative-southern-ontario

Before applying, applicants are encouraged to contact our team of Economic Development Officers, who can help assess the fit with the program and provide advice on application preparation by calling (519) 332-1820 or emailing [email protected].

A clear business pitch helps potential customers and partners understand what you offer and how it meets their needs.Joi...
10/13/2026

A clear business pitch helps potential customers and partners understand what you offer and how it meets their needs.

Join our free How to Pitch Your Business workshop with Dr. Martin Smith to learn how to structure your pitch and adjust it for different audiences. You'll have time to practise, receive feedback and refine your message.

📆 Thursday, October 22, from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
đź“Ť Pitch Indoor Sports, 1781 London Line, Sarnia
đź”— Register: https://simpli.events/e/howtopitchyourbusiness

Observed on the second Monday in October, thanksgiving is a time to reflect with gratitude on the many people and commun...
10/10/2026

Observed on the second Monday in October, thanksgiving is a time to reflect with gratitude on the many people and communities that make our region strong.

In , we are thankful for the dedication of our local workforce, businesses, and partners across all sectors.

Our office will be closed on Monday, October 12, and will reopen on Tuesday, October 13. We wish everyone a safe and restful long weekend!

Planning to expand your business into the United States? The Government of Ontario is offering three webinars to help On...
10/09/2026

Planning to expand your business into the United States? The Government of Ontario is offering three webinars to help Ontario businesses understand the practical requirements of exporting and cross-border trade.

📆 October 28 | New Exporters of Technologies and Services to the U.S. (NETSUS)
For technology and service companies, with topics including intellectual property, taxation and immigration considerations.
Register: https://www.sarnialambton.on.ca/events/new-exporters-of-technologies-and-services-to-the-u-s

📆 November 4 | Do’s and Don’ts When Crossing the U.S. Border
Hear from U.S. Customs and Border Protection about shipping goods across the border and the documentation required.
Register: https://www.sarnialambton.on.ca/events/dos-and-donts-when-crossing-the-u-s-border

Choose the session that fits your business and register through the links above.

You know your business well. Explaining it clearly when someone asks what you do can be harder than you expect.Join Dr. ...
10/06/2026

You know your business well. Explaining it clearly when someone asks what you do can be harder than you expect.

Join Dr. Marty Smith for How to Pitch Your Business, a practical workshop for entrepreneurs and small business owners. You’ll work on a pitch that explains what your business does and why it matters, then practise it and get feedback you can use.

đź“… Thursday, October 22, 2026
đź•š 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
đź“Ť Pitch Indoor Sports, 1781 London Line, Sarnia

Register here: https://www.sarnialambton.on.ca/events/how-to-pitch-your-business

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Vous connaissez bien votre métier. L'expliquer clairement quand quelqu'un vous demande ce que vous faites peut être plus difficile que vous ne le pensez.

Rejoignez-nous pour How to Pitch Your Business, un atelier pratique pour entrepreneurs et propriétaires de petites entreprises. Vous travaillerez sur un pitch qui explique ce que fait votre entreprise et pourquoi c'est important, puis vous le pratiquerez et recevrez des retours utiles.

đź“… Jeudi 22 octobre 2026
đź•š de 11h00 Ă  12h00.
📍 Sports intérieurs sur terrain, ligne de Londres 1781, Sarnia

Inscrivez-vous ici : https://www.sarnialambton.on.ca/events/how-to-pitch-your-business

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1086 Modeland Road
Sarnia, ON
N7S6L2

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 - 4:30pm

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+15193321820

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