With a door open from the perspective of newly re-elected Member of Provincial Parliament, the Chamber is starting the first of what is hoped to be an ongoing series of meetings, all with a view to discussing the new government’s priorities when it comes to strengthening local business.
A first meeting took place last week with Bailey in his Sarnia constituency office.
“We were encouraged by the discussion we had in Bob’s office,” said de Silva. “For several years, our MPP has served our community in an Opposition role in the provincial legislature and while there were opportunities for dialogue, clearly there is a renewed sense of hope and optimism in having our representative at Queen’s Park in the role of government.”
Along with topics as diverse as the government’s plans around Bill 148, government spending priorities and Bailey’s role as the Parliamentary Assistant to the Minister of Government and Consumer Services, there was also a very preliminary discussion about how the region could benefit from a visit to Queen’s Park next spring.
Bailey said the meeting with the Chamber was both positive and welcome.
“It’s always great to work with the Sarnia Lambton Chamber of Commerce,” said Bailey. “With a new government comes a new opportunity to make sure that the issues important to the Chamber and its members are front and centre. I’m looking forward to the upcoming legislative session and the positive work that we can do to help businesses grow and thrive in Ontario.”
The Sarnia Lambton Chamber of Commerce is calling a SPECIAL GENERAL MEETING to be held on Wednesday, September 26, at 6 p.m. The meeting will take place at the offices of the Chamber (boardroom) for the following purpose:
Circle Studio and the Town of Petrolia is proud to be hosting September’s Business After 5 event on Wednesday, September 19.
It’s become a tradition at the Sarnia Lambton Chamber of Commerce Outstanding Business Achievement Awards gala and this year, there’s been a steady stream of “repeat customers” when it comes to sponsors of the “Red Carpet” along the sidewalk near the Imperial Theatre in downtown Sarnia.
Marijuana is set to be legalized for recreational use as of October 17, 2018. For many employers still struggling with how to accommodate employees who have been prescribed cannabis for medicinal purposes, this will create new challenges and questions. How do you define impairment and fitness for work? What types of tasks are safety-sensitive? These are key concerns that leadership needs to manage before the legislation passes.
As the wheels continue to turn on the journey we know as the 2018 Outstanding Business Achievement Awards gala, a special appeal: there is a need for more judges.
The Sarnia Lambton Chamber of Commerce is recruiting for a full-time staff position that will combine new membership development with member retention and membership services, including affinity type programs that will benefit Chamber members.
Lambton Shield, currently a digital-only media outlet that has its roots in the very first publication in Lambton County, is planning a debut print edition, which will be distributed to attendees at this year’s 2018 Outstanding Business Achievement Awards gala on Friday, October 12, 2018.
A local group that has consistently worked to promote and improve rail service in the area has teamed up with VIA Rail Canada to celebrate its 40th anniversary.
With so many people nominated for one of the 2018 Outstanding Business Achievement Awards, organizers at the Sarnia Lambton Chamber of Commerce felt commissioning a short video to help with the online process would be helpful.