Sarnia, ON – Sarnia-Lambton Economic Partnership (SLEP) is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2026 Sarnia-Lambton Small Business Support Grant, a program created to help local entrepreneurs strengthen their operations, pursue growth opportunities, and contribute to the continued success of Lambton County's small business community.
Through the program, recipients received grants of up to $4,000 to support projects that improve operations, enhance services, increase efficiency, and support long-term business and job growth.
The 2026 recipients are:
The recipients were formally recognized during SLEP's Legacy & Leadership Summit held on May 27, 2026, where business and community stakeholders gathered to discuss growth, leadership, business transition, and entrepreneurship across the region.
"We received more than 100 applications from businesses representing a wide range of industries across Lambton County," said Matthew Slotwinski, CEO of the Sarnia-Lambton Economic Partnership. "This shows there was a need for this program, but more importantly, that there are a significant number of businesses looking to pursue new growth, diversification, and employee retention activities. These entrepreneurs identified opportunities to strengthen and grow their businesses, and we are pleased to support those efforts through this program. Every investment matters for a small business, and we look forward to seeing the impact these projects will have in the months ahead."
The Sarnia-Lambton Small Business Support Grant was developed to assist businesses that are making investments in their operations and future growth. The program supports projects that help businesses improve productivity, expand services, strengthen competitiveness, and increase their long-term sustainability.
Applications were evaluated based on business needs, project impact, and the potential benefits to both the business and the broader Sarnia-Lambton economy.
For more information about business programs and services available through the Sarnia-Lambton Economic Partnership, visit http://www.sarnialambton.on.ca.
About the Sarnia-Lambton Economic Partnership:
Sarnia-Lambton Economic Partnership (SLEP) is the lead economic development agency for the Sarnia-Lambton area. Funded by the County of Lambton, we focus on promoting the distinct advantages Sarnia-Lambton proudly offers companies and residents. By coordinating community-based economic development initiatives and maintaining a commercially attractive environment, we foster new business creation, help ensure that established firms remain and grow here, and work to attract growing businesses to the Sarnia-Lambton area.
For Media Inquiries:
Arianne Garcia
Marketing & Communications Manager
Sarnia-Lambton Economic Partnership
(519) 332 1820 ext 225
arianne@sarnialambton.on.ca
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