Upcoming Workshops and Opportunities for Groups and Small Businesses - November 2024

Are you a local business looking for resources or support? The Municipality of Lambton Shores partners with several external partners to assist local businesses in Lambton Shores.

Check out some of the upcoming event, workshop and other opportunities below:

Lambton Shores Community Improvement Plan

The Municipality of Lambton Shores has adopted a Community Improvement Plan (CIP) aimed at assisting in the economic development and urban design of targeted commercial cores in Lambton Shores.

The CIP offers ten grant programs and one tax incentive program.

Learn more about the CIP
Southwestern Ontario Development Fund

The fund supports business and community economic development projects. The business project stream can provide funding, loans and grants:

  • Funding amount up to 15% of eligible project costs
  • Up to 15% funding to a maximum of $5M, interest free during the project period (up to 4 years). If you achieve your investment and job targets, up to 30% of the loan (maximum $500,000) may be forgiven)

Learn more about the SWODF
Lambton Shores Community Vibrancy Grant Program - Small Projects

The Community Vibrancy Fund Small Projects will fund up to 50% of total eligible project costs. Matching funds will be considered for cash contributions only and will not include matching funds for the value of in-kind services.

The application deadline is November 15, 2024.

Learn more about the grant program
Creative County Grant Program

The Creative County Grant Program was established in 2013 as an outcome of the County of Lambton Cultural Plan.

The program involves a community application process to allocate an annual investment of matching funds to support local arts, culture and heritage projects across Lambton County.

Funding is intended to enhance the cultural landscape by supporting new, unique and innovative projects that strengthen and build the creative community, define the County’s unique identity and enrich the quality of life for all residents.

The application deadline is November 18, 2024.

Learn more about the Creative County Grant Program
5 Core Channels to Get More Customers and Grow Your Business - webinar on November 14

Sarnia-Lambton Economic Partnership has partnered with RocketGrowth (of TMRRW Inc.) to present this webinar focused on helping you grow your customer base.

During this value-packed one-hour session, you will discover the 5 fundamental growth channels that can transform how you attract and retain customers. Whether you’re a small business owner or a marketer looking to optimize your strategy, this webinar will provide you with actionable insights to fuel your business’s success.

Learn more and/or register
Rural GROW Accelerator - Online Information Session by TechAlliance

TechAlliance is bringing their Rural GROW Accelerator to support growing businesses operating in the counties of Elgin, Huron, Lambton, Oxford, and Middlesex. Connect with industry experts and other like-minded founders on B2B/B2C sales, marketing, finance, and intellectual property to create your venture roadmap.

This project is funded in part by the Ontario Government through the Rural Economic Development Program

Learn more about the online information session