Episode #14
Building Lincoln’s Business Community: The Chamber, the BIA and the Town
How do the Town of Lincoln, the Lincoln Chamber of Commerce and the Downtown Bench Beamsville BIA each support local businesses—and what becomes possible when they work together? In this episode of The Lincoln Local , co-hosts Stephanie Hicks and Sara Wilde welcome Emilia Amaro, Executive Director of the Lincoln Chamber of Commerce , and Jennifer Blackledge, Executive Director of the Downtown Bench Beamsville BIA . They break down the distinct roles of the Chamber and BIA, how their members shape their priorities, and how both organizations turn local business needs into practical advocacy, resources, connections, programming, events, beautification, marketing and activations. The conversation explores meaningful networking, tariff-response collaboration, inclusive community-building and the many ways residents can support local businesses—even when they are not making a purchase. Emilia and Jennifer also share what is coming up on their organizations’ calendars, including the Chamber’s Annual General Meeting and Outstanding Business Achievement Awards, as well as Roll in Rotary, Bike the Benchlands and Fling off King. Stay for a lively quick-fire round covering leadership superpowers, meetings, marketing budgets and why Lincoln feels like both community and home . Learn More Lincoln Chamber of Commerce lincolnchamber.ca @lincoln.chamber Downtown Bench Beamsville BIA downtownbenchbeamsville.com @downtownbenchbeamsville Send us a message Have a topic you want us to cover? Know a local business or organization we should feature? Visit SpeakUp Lincoln at SpeakUpLincoln.ca/Podcast Thanks & Credits With support from: Niagara Region Economic Development The Watering Can Second Chance Decor Verhoef Electric
