Business

It’s no secret that 2019 has been a tough year to be a farmer in Sarnia-Lambton. The weather played havoc with the planting season and there’s more worry than usual about the fall harvest.

Money is one way to measure success at business, says Theresa Chalmers, owner of Limitless Professional Photography. But for her, success is also about the creative process that goes into her photo sessions and the connections made with clients.

Cathy Dobson Eric McDonald and Alex Daamen say the success of their new business literally lies in the details. The two Sarnia men launched Oar & Anchor boat cleaning services this spring and detailing is a big part of what they do.

Cathy Dobson Chrissy McRoberts spends mornings in her basement workshop building primitive furniture from discarded wood. At noon, she brushes off the sawdust and heads upstairs to open her new multi-artisan showroom at 161 Mitton St. S.

Cathy Dobson One of downtown’s most beautifully restored historic buildings is opening this week as The Blue Line Pub & Lounge.

Cathy Dobson The opening of Sweet Lemons, a children’s resale boutique on Confederation Street, is a testament to Jerica Giresi’s determination.

Cathy Dobson Jess Haughton and Renee Corry say their approach to business is winning the trust of area craftspeople and proving a collective for handmade goods can be successful in Sarnia.

Cathy Dobson Jessica and Iain Farrell say they could never have opened a restaurant this early in their careers if it weren’t for The Refined Fool. “In this industry, it’s hard to get off the ground without a lot of resources,” says Iain.

Cathy Dobson When Crystal Tilson started a part-time job at a Sarnia pottery studio called Crock A Doodle she saw it as a good way to ease back into the working world.

Cathy Dobson Chrissy McRoberts still calls her favourite coffee shop by its proper name – Blackwater. But she could also call it her office, and even her showroom.