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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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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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Ontario Provincial Police organizational overview
The Ontario Provincial Police is one of North America s largest deployed police services, with over 6,400 uniformed officers, 2,900 civilian staff, and 530 Auxiliary officers serving 329 municipalities across more than one million square kilometres. The OPP website highlights specialized units such as aviation and search and rescue, and emphasizes priorities including support for intimate partner violence and combating fraud.
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AMO Annual Conference networking
MNP LLP will be at the AMO Annual Conference in Ottawa from August 16 to August 19, 2026, offering personalized luggage tags and a chance to discuss insights from the 2026 MNP Municipal Report. Drop by the MNP booth to connect with their team, gather municipal insights, and network with peers during the conference.
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Ontario municipal funding announcement
Bailey Bob MPP announced that provincial support for municipalities grew by over 60 per cent from 2019 to 2025, and highlighted a $600 million investment through the 2026 Ontario Municipal Partnership Fund. Read the official program document for full details and next steps at the linked Ontario government page.
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Grand Bend employer outreach visit
The Sarnia Lambton Workforce Development Board is visiting Grand Bend employers on August 17 at 11:00 AM to share treats and listen to local workforce challenges and opportunities. This in person outreach is a chance for employers to speak directly with SLWDB staff about needs and supports available in the community.
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LDAO Contact and Inquiry Services
The Learning Disabilities Association of Lambton County offers a suite of professional development resources for educators and parents, including the Educators' Institute 2026 on August 18 to August 19 in Toronto. The organization also publishes webinars and briefs, plus workshops such as IEP 101 and LDs and ADHD 101 aimed at practical classroom and advocacy skills.
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LDAO Workshops and Professional Learning Offerings
LDAO is offering a suite of professional learning resources for educators and parents, anchored by The Educators' Institute 2026 on August 18 to August 19 with morning sessions each day. The site also lists IEP 101, LDs and ADHD 101, a parent workshop series, webinars including a transition to post secondary session, and recent briefs and course launches. Visit the LDAO contact page or call the number on the site to learn how to register.
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LDAO Board & Recent Updates
LDAO is running The Educators' Institute 2026, a two day professional development program on August 18 to August 19 with morning sessions starting at 8:45 AM. The association also published webinars, a new reading course, discussion briefs on assessment pathways, and special resource editions for IEPs and UDL.
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The Educators’ Institute 2026: Unique Minds, Remarkable Potential
The Educators' Institute 2026 is a two day virtual professional learning event from the Learning Disabilities Association of Lambton County on August 18 to August 19, designed for educators and leaders across Ontario. Expect classroom ready, evidence informed strategies to strengthen literacy and numeracy, build thinking skills, and promote belonging and well being, with hundreds of education professionals joining online.
