September 27, 2022
Chamber Updates

Good Morning Chamber Members!

With our Annual General Meeting and Outstanding Business Achievement Awards Gala now behind us for another year, the Chamber is gearing up for an exciting Fall event lineup complete with networking opportunities, advocacy initiatives and virtual Lunch n' Learn information sessions.

In case you missed it, our AGM highlighted the Chamber's past year and shed light on all of our initiatives, financials and more. Our 'Year in Review' can be viewed here.

Now is a great time to get in on the fun and connect with your fellow Chamber members and local business leaders! Stay tuned to our newsletters and social media for upcoming dates and details.

Happy Fall y'all!
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Government News
Grow Your Business Online
The Government of Canada and OCC are delivering Government of Canada grants to small businesses that want to grow their business online. 
 
If you have any questions about the Canada Digital Adoption Program, please contact cdap@occ.ca. 
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This investment will encourage both immediate and long-term innovative solutions to help meet Ontario farmers’ fertilizer needs by accelerating the development of new and alternative products for the agri-food sector.
Advance Polling Sites Opening Across Niagara
Niagara voters hoping to cast their ballot before Election Day on Oct. 24, 2022, can do so at advance polling sites.
Advance polling sites permit voters to cast their ballot regardless of their Election Day polling station as noted on their voter notification card. Advance poll dates and voting options, including online and by mail, do vary based on municipality. To learn more, click here.
Niagara Chamber Partnership
Road To Recovery: Fall Series
The Lincoln Chamber of Commerce has partnered once again with our Niagara Chamber Partnership colleagues to launch the Fall continuation of Niagara’s Road to Recovery panel series.

This will be the third season of Niagara’s Road to Recovery Series, to be held this coming fall via zoom.
We want to hear from YOU! We are looking for members to participate and discuss their best practices in transitioning and implementing a successful digital program. Interested in being a guest speaker and sharing your tips?
Email office@lincolnchamber.ca for more information.
Upcoming Events
West Niagara Chambers' Lunch n Learn:
Employee Attraction & Retention

Wednesday, September 28th | Virtual | 12pm - 1pm
Employee attraction and retention are top of mind for many of us right now. Join the three West Niagara Chambers as we hear from Essential HR and Garrett GROUP to discover ways YOU can attract the talent you're looking for, and keep them happy and productive in the long run.

This virtual lunch-hour session will cover include tips and tricks for recruiting, ideas for making your business stand out when hiring, and lots of opportunity for interaction. Grab your lunch, get your questions ready, and let's all up our hiring game.
2022 Municipal Election All Candidates Night

Wednesday, October 12th | 6:30pm - 9:30pm

Great Lakes Christian High School
Join the Lincoln Chamber of Commerce at our Municipal Election All Candidates Night to meet the candidates running for election in the Town of Lincoln and the candidates running for election in the Niagara Catholic School board and Public School board.

This is a free event to the public and Chamber members to learn more about each candidate's platform and to make an informed decision on voting day- October 24th. 
Speak one-on-one with the Candidates from your Ward and Candidates from the school boards, and hear them answer questions as submitted by the public. Don't miss this valuable opportunity! 

DO YOU HAVE AN ISSUE OR A QUESTION YOU'D LIKE THE CANDIDATES TO ADDRESS? 
(EXAMPLES: Municipal Red Tape/ Employee Retention & Attraction/ Business Development/ Value for Services & Taxes/ Climate Change/ Infrastructures)

There will be no questions from the floor during the event 
we are accepting questions in advance- deadline to submit is October 3rd. 
Thank You To Our Event Sponsor
Save The Date


Business After 5

Wednesday, October 26th | 5-7pm

Good Earth Farm
JOIN US FOR A HALLOWEEN THEMED AFTER HOURS!

PRIZES FOR BEST AND MOST CREATIVE COSTUMES!
Member Benefits
Submit to Our Social Media and Chamber Newsletter!

Maximize YOUR Chamber Membership by utilizing our Social Media channels and semi-monthly newsletter. Send us any news, updates or special promotions that your business is looking to boost - for FREE!

Email office@lincolnchamber.ca for more information.
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Political Advocacy

The Lincoln Chamber provides advocacy on issues that affect members and the local business community, drawing on the support and advice of the highly-respected Ontario and Canadian Chambers of Commerce.

We provide our members access to closer contact with our local political leaders through events like our upcoming Municipal Election All Candidates Night.
Rapid Screening Program

The Lincoln Chamber of Commerce continues to participate in the Rapid Screening Program in order to aid our small business community.
 
We are currently booking appointments for test pickups.
Member Feedback
WE NEED YOUR INPUT!

The Chamber is looking for member feedback regarding what YOU want to hear about at our 2023 events! What topics are important to you? What do you want more information on? Examples could be community updates, diversity and inclusion, human resources, social media marketing, cyber security, etc.

Let us know by emailing office@lincolnchamber.ca

Provide a Member Testimonial

Looking to share your membership experience with others? The Lincoln Chamber of Commerce would love to share your thoughts!
Email office@lincolnchamber.ca for more information.
Member To Member
Fall Family Fun at Good Earth Farm!
Saturdays and Sundays throughout
September and October
Open noon to dusk 

Pumpkin painting
Hot dogs, hamburgers and fries (by 905 Hot Dog Pound)
Fall hayrides
Giant corn maze
Farm games
Take Home the Farm with local produce
Fire pit rentals including a s'more kit and wood