A short note from your Executive Director

Did you know that historically, January is supposed to be a time of hibernation, reflection and preparation for Spring? I don’t know about you—but we’re heavy in activation mode already, or at least it feels like that.

We’ve got a full bustling year of events ready for registering and a reminder that these events are a place to meet and build on those relationships with people as you continue to network and feel camaraderie with your fellow Lincoln residents and business owners. Check out the event calendar here.

Tomorrow, we’re congregating at Campden General Store, jointly hosted with Brand You, Promotional Products, for our first Business After 5 of the year. Spots are limited and registration closes today. Sign Up Now.

Next week, we’re at it with our first Breakfast Before 9 (sponsored by Meridian Credit Union) at Penny’s Kitchen in Vineland. And midway through the following week, join us and Krista Burch, Tax Principal from Bateman MacKay LLP, on a free-by-donation (to Big Brothers Big Sisters of Niagara) webinar on accounting practices to live by for 2026 and beyond. Come with questions (better yet, ask them before).

Also on Wednesday, January 21—the Chamber will be presenting to our Town Council on an annual review and reflections—we’d love to see you there in Council Chambers to support. No RSVP required, and here’s the calendar for Council minutes/agendas for this one and all other council meetings.

Kicking things right along to February—our much anticipated Politician’s Breakfast returns to The Shore on February 6th—registration now open here.

Despite hitting the ground running, I want to encourage you to take this time to reflect on your upcoming year in your business, and what you would like to see as the months progress because all of a sudden, it will be the holidays again. You know it’ll happen—things will fly by because of the day-to-day occurrences, fires we need to put out, successes we need to celebrate (and we need to celebrate those) and the moments in between.

As always, we’re here, championing, cheering and connecting with you.

Happy 2026,

Emilia Amaro
Executive Director, Lincoln Chamber of Commerce

⛳ Save the Date for the 2026 Chamber Cup Golf Tournament!

Mark your calendars, because on May 27, 2026⁠ you're in for a day of fun, networking, and great golf! Registration opens soon.

📣 Bob Gale Appointed as New Chair of Niagara Region. Bob Gale is a former executive with a proven track record in public service and will support economic growth and lower costs for taxpayers. Read Release

🤝 The St. Catharines Lincoln Destination Partnership will be hosting an AGM to celebrate regional collaboration and highlight what they've been up to and what's in store for 2026.

Thursday, Jan. 29, 2026 | 9:00am-11:00am
Holiday Inn & Suites St. Catharines

Contact Stephanie Hicks for More Information

📸 Ontario Introduces the Destination Niagara Strategy. The Province of Ontario has introduced a multibillion-dollar tourism strategy to position Niagara as a world-renowned tourism destination. Review the Strategy

🍁 Ontario Continuing to Protect Workers and Unlock Free Trade Within Canada in 2026 First-in-Canada labour mobility and mutual recognition regulations will break down interprovincial barriers for workers and strengthen Ontario’s economy. Read the release

📝 Public Notice: Shape Lincoln 2051 Official Plan Review on Wednesday, Jan. 21 at 6pm. The Committee of the Whole will be considering a staff recommendation report regarding the new Shape Lincoln 2051 - Official Plan. Members of the public are welcome to attend the meeting. However, those wishing to appear as a delegation must follow the steps outlined here.

🍁 Canada avoided a technical recession in Q4, but growth is running on fumes as consumer spending and business investment stall. The Canadian Chamber of Commerce took the responses from Statistics Canada’s quarterly survey of over 15,000 Canadian employers and turned them into relevant insights on business outlook, challenges and opportunities. Read the Report

♻️ Reminder: curbside recycling collection for local businesses, places of worship, community facilities, non-profit organizations, industrial sites, and institutional properties ended January 1. For more information on business recycling resources and options, please visit this link or contact Niagara Region’s waste services.

💌 The Downtown Bench Beamsville BIA is bringing back Local Love Letters. Let’s spread the love and show our local businesses how much they mean to us! Write a Love Letter

💼 Niagara College’s largest career event of the year is coming up! Employers can register their organization to secure a booth at the 2026 Career Fair. The registration deadline is January 20th. Register for a booth

🥕 Campden General Store to become mini grocery store! Owner Marites Diaz-Lee said an agreement has been made with Sobeys to supply groceries for the growing community. Read the article

Welcome New Members! We're so excited to welcome new members to our community. Check out these entrepreneurs and organizations who've joined us at the Lincoln Chamber this past month.

Village of Hope's Catch the Ace is Back!

Village of Hope Niagara is pleased to announce that the Catch The Ace progressive draw will begin again with Thursday draws at 5pm each week until the Ace of Spades is revealed.

The Premiere Draw date is Thursday, January 15, 2026. The raffle will be open to the public, and tickets can be purchased only from our address at 2540 South Service Road. Tickets will be sold from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm in advance, and 10:00 am to 5:30 pm on the draw date. Prices are 1/$10 or 3/$20

All proceeds support the programs of Village of Hope Niagara.

Learn More About Catch the Ace

Wishing you a bright and prosperous 2026 from all of us at Grimsby Hyundai.

Thank you for your continued support—we’re excited for what the New Year will bring and for the opportunity to serve you in the months ahead!

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