June 26, 2024

A Message From Your Executive Director

When you're going out of town for a few days, do you completely unplug and shut things down - or do you use it as a time to let your creativity be free in regards to thinking about your business?

As you're reading this, I'm away for a week's vacation and I've been (can't help it!) playing around with our new Perks app we're getting ready to reveal to you in just a few weeks.

But I'm not actually working - just using it to discover businesses, attractions and services where my family and I are vacationing - and as a Chamber, I cannot wait to share this and be able to offer this exact same service to those who are coming to our area, and need and WANT to discover businesses like yours.

Get ready for this new app and think of Chamber member-specific discounts or value-adds, and those who use the app in general. More eyeballs, more potential sales.

Until then - I'd love to see you at the first-come, first-booked Business In Between at The Yoga Vine with Jillian D'Archi on July 16th where we'll do a quick yoga class, eat lunch (included) and gab and connect about all things business with like-minded business owners.

Upcoming events we don't want you to forget:

• Annual General Meeting at Sue Ann Staff Winery - August 22
• Annual OBAAs at Harbour Estates - September 12

As always, if you want to connect about how the Chamber can help you, what events you have on the horizon, hit reply or email info@lincolnchamber.ca and brainstorm ways on what we can accomplish together!

Warm wishes, 

Emilia Amaro

Executive Director at LCC

Villa Romana Estate Winery is a small family-run winery located on the Beamsville Bench sub-appellation, in the Niagara Peninsula. "The joy of winemaking is rooted deeply in our culture & history, with our heritage based on the spirit of our family’s winery & vineyards in Lanuvio, Italy."

Led by Amanda Materno, East West Integrative Health and Wellness offers several different services - "The concept is to assist you in your health journey!"

"We approach health through many different lenses by taking time to look at emotions, external climate, diet and lifestyle. We can then understand the root cause of illness, taking a more holistic approach to healing."

Stewart House Teichgraf LLP has served clients in the Niagara Region since 1984. "We are in the business of law, but our service is personal. Our goal is to find you cost-effective legal solutions that meet your specific needs. "

Is red tape affecting your business success? The Ontario Chamber of Commerce (OCC) and The Lincoln Chamber of Commerce have consistently advocated reducing red tape for small and medium-sized enterprises. 

We invite you to participate in this survey to share your insights, challenges, and opportunities. Your feedback will help us advocate for small and medium-sized enterprises to the Provincial Government regarding red tape and regulatory burdens.  

The Ontario Chamber of Commerce will compile your responses and present them to the Associate Minister of Small Business and Minister of Red Tape Reduction as part of our advocacy efforts. We look forward to working together to benefit Ontario’s business community and economy. 

Ontario Opens Nominations for 2024 Excellence in Agriculture Awards

Find out if you’re eligible and how to apply.

REMINDER! NEW Grant Opportunity:

Ontario Expanding Support for Aspiring Entrepreneurs

Starter Company Plus program helps more people launch new businesses

Business in Between

Tuesday, June 16th | 12pm-1:30pm

The Yoga Vine

Join us for a quick yoga class (non-sweaty!) and delicious lunch where we'll connect with other like-minded entrepreneurs in the Lincoln area.  

Annual General Meeting

Save The Date: August 22, 2024

We invite you to join us at Sue-Ann Staff Estate Winery to kick off our 2024/2025 Chamber Season and celebrate the people and fellow businesses that make your Chamber the Voice of Business in Lincoln to connect, engage, and grow.  

This is the most important event for Chamber members to attend, as we will: 

• Vote for your 2024/2025 Board of Directors 
• Review our 2024/2025 Fiscal Year Financial Report
• Learn more about what initiatives and programs your membership fees are supporting   

Stay tuned for registration details.

Interested in becoming more involved in our community and working alongside other dedicated local leaders? Look no further!⁠

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The Lincoln Chamber of Commerce is seeking interested individuals to join our Board of Directors!⁠

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Join our team of community champions and help us find new ways to engage and support the Lincoln business community.⁠

The Outstanding Young Professional Award recognizes a local professional under the age of 40, who consistently demonstrates excellence in their occupation and/or has tackled the ever increasing challenges of entrepreneurship. 



Sponsored by Meridian Beamsville & Vineland

The Niagara Benchlands Tourism Award of Excellence recognizes business leadership as demonstrated through innovation, ongoing customer satisfaction and business success, staff development and training, community involvement and a propensity for marketing initiatives geared toward attracting visitors to Lincoln and the Niagara Region. 

Sponsored by Town of Lincoln

This month, we had the pleasure of teaming up with our community partner, the Beamsville BIA, to celebrate Pride Month with our #LoveIsLoveLincoln campaign.

We wish to thank everyone who helped us spread a little love and acceptance this June. As Pride Month comes to an end, let's remember to continue celebrating diversity and inclusivity while creating a community we can all be proud of.