Mission Statement



Our Vision: SLBDC is committed to helping the Lambton County community expand its economy.

Mission Statement: Work closely with private and public sector partners to assess local economic problems and to look at new ideas and opportunities to strengthen Lambton's economy.

Invest in new or existing Lambton Businesses to assist them with start-up, expansion or stabilization plans to faciliatate long-term job creation or/maintenance.

Provide critical high-quality products and services to businesses and entrepreneurs including Business Counselling, Entrepreneurial Programs, Reference Library and Internet Access.

 



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Sarnia-Lambton Business Development Corporation Staff


Mike McDonough, H.B. Comm., CA, CGA, CPA
General Manager
Mike provides assistance to clients in the areas of financing and consulting while overseeing the general operations of the organization.

E-mail: mikemcd@slbdc.com


Ashvin B. Thakkar, CGA
Business Development Officer
Ashvin focuses on providing consulting services to clients on a wide variety of business issues, including start-up, regulations, planning, and taxation, in addition to term loan financing.

E-mail: ashvin@slbdc.com




Rose Moore
Community Economic Development (CED) Officer
Rose works with various groups and organizations to improve the economy in communities across Lambton County, through business development, social and cultural projects and infrastructure improvements.

E-mail: rose@slbdc.com




Tracy Ranick

South Western Ontario Development Program (SWODP) Coordinator
Tracy coordinates delivery of SWODP by SLBDC in Lambton County. The Government of Canada has provided grant funding for business development projects, skills development projects, internships, local initiative projects and community capacity projects.

E-mail: tracy@slbdc.com



Jerry Beernink, BBA (Hons.)
OSEB Program - Business Counsellor
Jerry, who is a Counsellor for the Ontario Self-Employment Benefit program, he also works with potential and existing OSEB clients during business planning and start-up.

E-mail: jerry@slbdc.com



Chris Groombridge
OSEB Program - Business Counsellor
Chris, who is a Counsellor for the Ontario Self-Employment Benefit program,he also works with potential and existing OSEB clients during business planning and start-up.

E-mail: chris@slbdc.com


Sharon Ruzyski
OSEB Program - Administrative Assistant
Sharon focuses on helping OSEB clients deal with day-to-day issues while supporting the administration of the OSEB Program.

E-mail: sharon@slbdc.com



THINKING OF STARTING A BUSINESS?
OSEB Information Sessions are held every Monday* at 2pm.

*If Monday is a holiday, the information session will be held on Tuesday.
COMPUTERS & INTERNET ACCESS!

Computer and Internet access is Available for business use at NO COST in the SLBDC's computer lab!

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