Ontario Premier Dalton McGuinty unveiled today a new $500 million Automotive Investment Strategy that will train our workers for the next generation of innovation in the industry. Delivering The Real, Positive Change That Will Strengthen Ontario’s Economy Office of the Premier Cabinet du Premier ministre “This strategy leverages our greatest asset: the skills of … Read More
Suncor Energy Products Inc. today announced it is considering a site for the development of its proposed ethanol plant in the Sarnia-Lambton region. The site that Suncor is considering for development is located at the southwest corner of Highway #40 and Rokeby Line, in St. Clair Township. “Suncor always considers a number of financial, environmental … Read More
The Honourable Tony Valeri, Minister of Transport, together with the Honourable Harinder Takhar, Ontario’s Minister of Transportation, the Honourable Jim Bradley, Ontario’s Minister of Tourism and Recreation, Nancy McIntosh, Chair of the Niagara Falls Bridge Commission, and Paul Koessler, Chair of the Buffalo and Fort Erie Bridge Authority today announced the signing of joint contribution … Read More
The Research and Development Park’s Board of Directors held its second meeting today, where the board discussed regular business and received the first draft of the Sarnia-Lambton Campus’ Strategic Plan. The staff Advisory Committee consisting of Ker Ferguson, Director UWO Research and Development Park, Ron Van Horne, C.A.O., County of Lambton, George Mallay, General Manager, … Read More
Air Products (NYSE:APD) announced today that its subsidiary, Air Products Canada Ltd., will construct a plant to supply hydrogen for the Suncor Energy Products, Inc. and Shell Canada Products refineries located in Sarnia, Ontario, Canada. Producing in excess of 80 million standard-cubic-feet-per-day (MMSCFD), the hydrogen production plant will be owned and operated by Air Products … Read More
The County of Lambton launched its Geographic Information System (GIS) today, which will assist municipal governments, businesses, and organizations in enhancing their daily operations. “Our GIS will be a powerful tool and will assist us in our ongoing efforts to improve efficiencies within our operations,” said Warden Todd Case. “This GIS will help us plan … Read More
With a solid line up of interesting speakers, Sarnia Lambton Business Week has expanded to a two week event this year. Events have been scheduled from October 18 through October 29. “We wanted to fit in our agenda of speakers, and also coordinate with activities organized by the Chamber of Commerce and the Forest Business … Read More
On September 15, 2004, the state-of-the-art centre, made possible in part through $2.9M funding from the provincial Strategic Skills Investment (SSI) program opens its doors and enables Lambton College to increase the number of graduates from its process operations and industrial maintenance programs, addressing an impending skills shortage in Ontario’s process industries. Joseph Cordiano, Minister … Read More
The Sarnia-Lambton Economic Partnership (SLEP) is launching a new initiative by inviting the members of the local business community to Put Sarnia-Lambton in the Spotlight. We all stand to benefit from the growth and prosperity of our region. A little investment of time and effort from each of us can have a big impact on … Read More
The University of Western Ontario Research and Development Park, Sarnia-Lambton Campus, is poised to launch its strategic plan – and they are asking for business and community leaders’ input. A draft plan has been prepared and the Research Park is seeking feedback and community input to finalize and map out the future direction and focus … Read More
