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Coffee Chat
Coffee Chat brings local business owners together for informal networking with the Sarnia-Lambton Economic Partnership on Wednesday, August 19 from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM at Rustic Scoops Ice Cream Bar, 440 Lyndoch St., Corunna. Stop by to learn about free business programs, ask questions, and connect directly with the SLEP team in a relaxed setting.
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Summer Company participant profile — RacquetHub
Chinmay Damani of RacquetHub is a Summer Company 2026 participant in Sarnia-Lambton offering racquet stringing for tennis and badminton plus private tennis lessons. The Province of Ontario funded program gives participants startup funding, mentorship, and business training while they gain hands on business experience. This profile showcases local entrepreneurship that combines coaching and equipment services for players in the community.
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Foodpreneur Advantage Start-up Seminar series
The Sarnia-Lambton Economic Partnership presents a six session Foodpreneur Advantage Start-up Seminar series from August 20 to September 24, 2026, covering compliance, sales, pricing, marketing, food safety, and packaging. Register through the official page to sign up for single sessions or the entire series. These sessions are structured to give practical, business ready skills for launching and growing a food product.
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Content With Intent workshop
Tourism Sarnia-Lambton and the Sarnia-Lambton Economic Partnership are offering a complimentary Content With Intent workshop for tourism businesses in Lambton County on Thursday, August 27 from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM in the Gateway Room in Sarnia. The session covers content planning, audience targeting, stronger calls to action, and practical ways to incorporate AI, and registration is free via the linked form.
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Business Mastermind Series
Sarnia-Lambton Economic Partnership is running a six session Business Mastermind Series for 12 experienced business owners, meeting bi-weekly on Wednesdays from September 23 to December 2, 2026, 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM. Apply by August 23, 2026 via the provided link to request one of the limited spots and join expert led, confidential sessions focused on practical decision making and peer learning.
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Rural Ontario Development (ROD) Program
The Rural Ontario Development Program is accepting applications from August 17 to October 1, 2026, offering cost share funding for projects that strengthen rural economic development. Register for free webinars on August 20 or September 1, 2026, and contact Economic Development Officers at (519) 332 1820 or contact@sarnialambton.on.ca for application advice.
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Sondage 2026 sur les renouvellements hypothécaires
Royal LePage published the Sondage 2026 on August 19, 2026, finding that 38 percent of homeowners expect mortgage payments to rise, down from 57 percent in early 2025, and that about one third feel more anxious about renewal. The survey and linked blog post provide regional highlights and the full results for homeowners tracking pandemic era mortgage expiries.
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Modernized municipal environmental assessment process
Ontario Environment introduced the Municipal Project Assessment Process on 2026-08-19 to streamline environmental assessments for municipal infrastructure and speed housing delivery. The update also creates a new archaeological assessment process that includes engagement with Indigenous communities, and full details are available on the provincial web page.
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Mortgage renewal survey results — 2026
Royal LePage's 2026 Mortgage Renewal Survey reports that 38% of homeowners expect higher monthly mortgage payments, a drop from 57% in early 2025, while about one third of renewers say they feel more anxious than at their last renewal. The full findings and regional breakdowns are available on the Royal LePage blog for Canadian homeowners and real estate professionals.
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G7 competitiveness and investment update
Bailey Bob MPP reports that, since 2018, more than $235 billion in investment has been attracted and businesses have created 1 million new jobs as part of a plan to build the most competitive economy in the G7. The update credits lowering costs and cutting red tape for these results and serves as a concise progress note for policy and business audiences.
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Business Networking Meet & Greet
Rustic Scoops Ice Cream Bar is hosting a Business Networking Meet & Greet today, August 19, from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM; stop in for short, friendly conversations with local business owners. It is an informal chance to make connections, swap contact details, and find potential collaborators in a relaxed setting.
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First-time Homebuyer Guidance
Houlihan Law posted a practical blog for first time homebuyers in Sarnia covering Land Transfer Tax rebates and how to understand closing costs. The piece promises five essential tips to help you prepare financially and legally for your first purchase in Sarnia.
