May 9, 2023 – BCFoods, a leading producer of high-quality food ingredients, is excited to announce the opening of BCFoods Canada, a new storage and distribution facility in Watford, ON Canada. The new facility will be a multi-faceted business improvement for the company, allowing us to better service our Canadian customers with a more localized … Read More
Following the release of the Ontario’s Hydrogen Hub in Sarnia-Lambton Strategic Plan earlier this year, the Sarnia-Lambton Economic Partnership (SLEP) is pursuing an ambitious plan to identify and secure new investment and job creation as part of the developing low-carbon hydrogen economy in Ontario. Over the next couple months, SLEP staff will have a significant … Read More
-Survey seeks ideas that build an ambitious future- March 7th, 2023 – Residents and the business community are being asked to share their ideas about how to boost the economy and enhance quality of life via a community and business survey. The Sarnia-Lambton Economic Partnership is updating its Economic Development Strategy, focused on job creation, … Read More
SARNIA, ON: Entrepreneurs and business owners in Sarnia-Lambton have the opportunity to access funding, mentorship and personalized coaching through a new round of the Starter Company Plus program. Whether you have a new business idea or an existing business looking to grow, this program is designed to help you achieve your goals. Applications open on … Read More
PETROLIA, ON – The Town of Petrolia and the Downtown Revitalization Project are proud to present a St. Patrick’s Day Weekend event in Downtown Petrolia from March 16-19, 2023. This event includes a wide range of fun-filled activities for all ages, including shopping, dining, scavenger hunt for kids, live music performances, face painting, and other … Read More
SARNIA, ON: The Sarnia-Lambton Economic Partnership is excited to relaunch Summer Company, an innovative program that empowers students aged 15-29 to turn their business dreams into reality. This program provides eligible students with up to $3,000 in funding, regular mentoring sessions with local business owners and experienced business counsellors, allowing them to gain valuable experience … Read More
SARNIA, ON: The Sarnia-Lambton Economic Partnership won big recently at the EDCO awards for their Sarnia-Lambton Apprentice Job Match Tool. The Economic Developers Council of Ontario (EDCO) award was for the best Workforce Development & Resident Attraction initiative in the province. The Sarnia-Lambton Apprentice Job Match Tool was created by the economic partnership as a … Read More
SARNIA, ON: Sarnia-Lambton Economic Partnership and Lambton College are hosting an innovative workforce event to help local employers connect directly with skilled workers and hear from industry leaders. The event, “Recruit without Borders” will take place on Thursday, February 23rd from 8:00 am-noon at the Dante Club in Sarnia. This action-packed morning event will include … Read More
SARNIA, ON: The Sarnia-Lambton Economic Partnership is hosting a discovery workshop to engage the public in creating an ambitious economic development strategy for the region. The workshop will take place on February 13th, from 6pm to 8pm at The Gateway Room in St. Clair Corporate Centre at 265 Front St N in Sarnia. The goal … Read More
SARNIA, ON: Applications for the $2,500 Digital Transformation Grant 4.0 are now open. This grant will help local small businesses to adopt new technologies and increase their digital presence. Local brick-and-mortar businesses can leverage this grant to increase their digital marketing, website development or improvements, new software, digital training, and hardware. Some requirements for eligibility … Read More
