Written by
Robin Cooke
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November 24, 2022
The Women in Business Members are a group of highly engaged Sarnia Lambton business owners, employees, entrepreneurs, and professionals committed to supporting the professional and personal growth of women in our community.
Join us at the Dante Club on November 29th, at 11:30am to 1pm. Non-Chamber Members are invited to register and join this talented group of people supporting Women in Business in our community.
REGISTRATION CLOSES THURSDAY NOVEMBER 24 AT 3PM
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The business landscape is rapidly evolving and becoming more diverse, and the Sarnia Lambton Chamber of Commerce is committed to learning from and supporting our members to embody diversity in their businesses and organizations.
Have you implemented DEI policies and practices into your organizational model? Are you at the beginning stage of this important work? We would love to hear from you!
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If you are interested in learning more about budgeting, banking, saving, reducing your debt, mortgage, insurance, income tax or investing?
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Ontario Helping More Young People Train for In-Demand Careers in Construction
New investments prioritizing skilled trades training for students, including underrepresented groups
The Ontario government is investing $3.5 million in province-wide training initiatives to help more students launch rewarding careers in the skilled trades. These projects, led by the Provincial Building and Construction Trades Council of Ontario (PBCTCO), will prepare nearly 2,000 young people for well-paying jobs in the construction industry, including a path to paid training and union-sponsored apprenticeships.
Monte McNaughton, Minister of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development, announced this investment at the Finishing Trades Institute of Ontario, where he was joined by Peter Bethlenfalvy, Minister of Finance, PBCTCO Business Manager Marc Arsenault and labour leaders from across Ontario. The PBCTCO brings together 12 leading construction unions with a province-wide membership of 150,000 workers.
“Under the leadership of Premier Ford, our government has a Plan to Build. Whether it’s through the launch of our skilled trades career fairs or innovative projects like this, we’re preparing the next generation of young people for six-figure salaries in in-demand industries,” said Minister McNaughton. “We need all hands on deck to deliver our ambitious infrastructure plans, which is why we’re bringing labour, government and business together to build a stronger Ontario that leaves no one behind.”
On behalf of Southern First Nations Secretariat, we are pleased to share with you the launching of the SFNS Job Bank. Both Indigenous and non-Indigenous employers can use the job bank to instantly connect with local First Nations job candidates that are excited to bring their skills and experience to your business!
To use the tool, you can:
Local Business celebrates 6 years in business By partnering with Tenfed and the Hub
Sarnia Flower Boutique is celebrating this Saturday, November 26 , 12-4 pm, its 6th anniversary with release of signature scent Tenfed candles and a collection for the Hub’s youth.
Adrienne Smith, owner of Sarnia Flower Boutique has entered to a partnership with Tenfed. Tenfed has created a signature fragrance called, Rebel Flower, exclusively for the boutique. Tenfed launched in August 2015 with a mission to provide as many meals as possible to people in need. For every Tenfed item that is sold, TEN meals are provided to people suffering from food insecurity in Canada and around the globe. www.tenfed.com/collections/tenfed-candle
DEADLINE EXTENDED
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The Sarnia Lambton Chamber of Commerce and the Ontario Chamber of Commerce (OCC) are looking for your insights on issues that matter to your businesses. How confident are you in Ontario’s economy and your organization’s outlook? What should governments prioritize to drive economic growth?
Your participation in our annual Business Confidence Survey is as important as ever. The results of the survey will inform the 2023 Ontario Economic Report: the landmark research platform of the OCC, offering a unique perspective on the experience of businesses of all sizes across the province.
Extended Deadline: Wednesday, November 30, 2022 at midnight.
Take the survey and let the government know what is important to you!
This survey is being conducted by Golfdale Consulting, an independent consulting firm. All responses will be kept strictly anonymous and confidential.
This Week's Member's Spotlight is on our Newest Member
The Funny Farm Freshly Cut Flowers
Amanda has always loved flowers and making arrangements for family and friends!
When Ian and Amanda moved to “the farm” in 2018 to be closer to the kids who lived in Sarnia, they affectionately started to call it the Funny Farm since there were always lots of funny things happening…with 4 kids you never know what is going to happen next!!!
During the pandemic, Amanda ended up working from home and embracing her entrepreneurial spirit, she started putting out some flower arrangements at the roadside for sale and enjoyed bringing smiles to people driving by! Very quickly the Funny Farm Flowers had a reputation for cute, affordable arrangements that are made with beautiful, fresh flowers that last a long time!
Over the next year, plans started to snowball and Ian and Amanda decided to plant a sunflower field and use some of the property to grow more flowers and expand the roadside market. In addition, Amanda met some wonderful local businesspeople who agreed to put her flowers in their stores (Parallel Junction in Bridgen and De Sena’s in Bright’s Grove) so that she could offer flowers year-round.
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