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With more and more members joining the Sarnia Lambton Chamber of Commerce, a program to add a little “thank you” to those who refer new members is now in place, thanks to Coffee Lodge, a homegrown operation with its own history of innovation and hospitality.

Coffee Lodge is now proud to participate in a referral program, with anyone who refers a new member receiving a $25 gift card as a thank you for spreading the word about the benefits of the Chamber.

“We are delighted to add this additional recognition for having made a member referral,” said Shirley de Silva, president and CEO of the Chamber. “And thanks to Coffee Lodge for stepping forward to be part of this initiative. From our beginning, the Chamber has grown because of your word of mouth and support!”

Two of the country’s largest shipping companies have negotiated considerably favourable terms with members of the Sarnia Lambton Chamber of Commerce, thanks to programs negotiated through the Canadian Chamber of Commerce and the Ontario Chamber of Commerce

With UPS and its Members Benefit Program, which was negotiated with the Canadian Chamber of Commerce, significant savings are yours for the asking. Members of the Sarnia Lambton Chamber of Commerce are also members of the Canadian Chamber of Commerce.

Click HERE to get started.

The UPS Members Benefit Program has no minimum shipping requirements and members can take advantage of the following discounts with a new or existing UPS account.

For small package services, save 40% off shipments within Canada, shipments to the U.S. and 30% off shipments to worldwide destinations. There is also a 25% discount off imports into Canada.

For freight services, savings start at 75% off heavyweight, LTL (less than truckload) shipments over 150 pounds.

Doing business with Purolator will also save members money on their shipping costs.

The savings come in the form of Purolator Express Services, Purolator Ground Services, Purolator Freight, and Purolator International.

Details on the Purolator savings program can be found HERE.

We invite you to celebrate  International Women’s Day at the Chamber with a breakfast event.

The event will be held March 13th at the Chamber boardroom beginning at 8:30 a.m. Tickets are $10 plus tax and can be purchased online by CLICKING HERE.

As part of She Leads, Sarnia-Lambton Prospers series, we are pleased to have Jenna Simpson join us as our keynote speaker for the morning. As co-owner and Director of Transformation and Development at Albany Retirement Village in Petrolia, a third-generation family business, Simpson has a diverse background in business and leadership with a focus on improving business processes and performance.  Jenna will speak about the importance of “Effective Allyship” in our community.

The event includes a buffet breakfast powered by Personal Touch Eatery & Catering.

There will be networking opportunities as we celebrate women and gender equality.

The Sarnia Imperials Football Club, a Chamber member, is offering its fellow members a 50% discount on its community pass, regularly priced at $20.

The organization, which plays on Alix Field at the corner of Exmouth and Christina Street,  competes in the Northern Football Conference (NFC), a league that was formed in 1954 as the Northern Ontario Rugby Football Union (NORFU).

Here is how the Perks Card Program works:

Everybody loves a deal!  Membership Perks is a highly valued benefit of being a Chamber member. All member businesses receive one Perks card for every member of their organization. In other words, you just improved your employee benefits at no additional cost! In addition, your participation invites thousands of member organizations’ employees to patronize your business.

Welcome  Brookstone Windows & Doors,  a local, family-owned and -operated home improvement company serving homeowners throughout Southwestern Ontario, as one of the newest members of the Sarnia Lambton Chamber of Commerce.

When you partner with Brookstone, you can expect a home improvement experience that is truly one of a kind. The fact that no two homes are alike — nor are any two homeowners — is one key reason why Brookstone takes the time to get to know its customers and works with them to evaluate their home and find the best solutions to their specific needs.

With its comprehensive warranty protection, the company will be looking out for its customers and their home long after your project is completed.

As part of the Frontline Essential Skills series, we are offering two free workshops,  appropriate for all business sectors.

“Road Map to Simple Safety Solutions” on  Friday, Feb. 28 at 3 p.m at the Chamber boardroom and presented by Lori Shepherd, Regional Community Coordinator for Workplace Safety & Prevention Services.

Lori Shepherd has more than 25 years in the field of occupational health and safety. She connects with businesses and communities in southwestern Ontario, to share simple safety solutions.

To register for this FREE seminar click HERE.

“Legal Pitfalls: Employers’ Top Ten Tribulations,”  a seminar co-sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce and Siskinds LLP, will be held at 8:30 a.m. on Thursday, March 5 at the Sarnia Riding Club. The event includes a complimentary buffet breakfast, followed by the formal program running from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.

The event will feature ” Six of southwestern Ontario’s most accomplished lawyers will lead a spirited discussion of the most common pitfalls awaiting the unwary employers and more importantly, how to avoid them.!

Registration is required and can be done online by clicking HERE.

For more information please contact Makenzie Carroll, law clerk, (519) 672-2121.