Bridging Global Talent to Support Local Hiring Demand

SARNIA, ON: Growing the local economy through workforce development and enhancing the overall job-seeking experience of international graduates are the goals of a new initiative, “Bridging Global Talent in Sarnia-Lambton”, launched by the Sarnia-Lambton Economic Partnership. Focused on creating employment connections and awareness, this program provides the opportunity to diversify our local workforce by retaining … Read More

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Sarnia-Lambton Energy & Environment Summit

Help shape the future of energy and the environment in Sarnia-Lambton The City of Sarnia in collaboration with the Sarnia-Lambton Economic Partnership and community partners will be hosting the Sarnia-Lambton Energy and Environment Summit on May 17 from 8am – 12 noon at the Lambton College Events Centre. This event is meant to bring together … Read More

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Ontario’s Low-Carbon Hydrogen Strategy presents significant opportunity for Sarnia-Lambton and Ontario’s Hydrogen Hub

SARNIA, ON: Today, the Ontario government has released its Low-Carbon Hydrogen Strategy to accelerate the development of the low-carbon hydrogen economy in the province that will create jobs and reduce emissions. The strategy seeks to leverage the Province’s world class talent and clean energy advantage to position Ontario as a world leader in hydrogen, while … Read More

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OWS Rail Car Inc. to receive support from Ontario for $2.4-million investment

SARNIA – OWS Rail Car Inc. will receive $360,000 through Ontario’s Regional Investment Program to support a $2.4-million investment at its Sarnia facility. OWS expects to create 11 new jobs through the expansion of new services and modification of facilities. This is complementary to the $832,000 investment by FedDev Ontario announced in 2021. Read More … Read More

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Diageo Announces Plans to Build Carbon Neutral Crown Royal Distillery in St. Clair Township

New facility will be first original carbon neutral distillery for Diageo in the country and supplement existing manufacturing operations in Canada March 09, 2022 08:00 AM Eastern Standard Time ST. CLAIR, Ontario–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Global beverage alcohol leader Diageo announced plans today for a new CAD$245 million distillery to support momentum and growth ambitions for its Crown … Read More

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Bitfury Group Launches New Digital Asset Mining Facility in Sarnia-Lambton

AMSTERDAM–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Bitfury Group (“Bitfury” or the “Company”), the Bitcoin mining and crypto tech pioneer, today announced the launch of a new 28MW digital asset mining data center in Sarnia, Ontario. The facility has commenced operations with expected capacity of 16MW by the end of February and an additional 12MW of capacity to be completed by … Read More

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Lambton agricultural producers and agri-businesses have the opportunity to access valuable resources

SARNIA, ON: To grow and strengthen local agricultural producers and agri-businesses, a new program has been launched by the Sarnia-Lambton Economic Partnership.  The Lambton Agriculture Engagement and Support Program includes  one-on-one consultations, seminars and workshops, and virtual farm tours. Key areas of economic development for the sector will focus on support for business start-ups or succession in the community, develop emerging and innovative partners, address barriers to business growth, attract … Read More

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