Category: Media Releases

SARNIA, ON:  The Sarnia-Lambton Economic Partnership has been recognized among a group of 20 local and regional economic development organizations across the nation representing “Canada’s Best Locations” by Site Selection magazine. The awards take into consideration excellence in regional partnerships, proactive and innovative programming, and quality data, web tools and resources. This is the fourth consecutive and eighth time overall in the 15-year history of the … Read More

Crystal De Boer, Sweet Maple Designs, is pictured.         Ellan Dickieson, Senior Transitions Made Simple, is pictured.       SARNIA, ON: Eight small businesses have been selected to participate in the Starter Company Plus program, supporting entrepreneurship and job creation in the Sarnia-Lambton area. The Starter Company Plus program provides access … Read More

SARNIA, ON: A marketing initiative to showcase the Sarnia-Lambton area has received an international “gold medal” from the Hermes Creative Awards. The marketing initiative went to print early last year following extensive research, consultation, and development, resulting in the production of a marketing brochure for each of the Sarnia-Lambton area’s eleven local municipalities. “With a … Read More

YOUNG ENTREPRENEURS SELECTED FOR 2021 SUMMER COMPANY PROGRAM SARNIA, ON: Four young entrepreneurs have been approved to participate in the 2021 Summer Company Program, administered through the Sarnia-Lambton Economic Partnership. Businesses operating in the 2021 Summer Company Program are a lawn care company, tennis instruction, an all-natural cleaning supplies brand, and a media business. “The … Read More

SARNIA, ON: Local business owners can now access free specialized services relating to Human Resources, Legislative Compliance, Operations Management, Marketing, Brand Development, and Sales Strategies with professional advisors through the Sarnia-Lambton Economic Partnership’s Business Enterprise Centre. Small business is the backbone of the local economy, making up more than 98% of the businesses operating in … Read More

One of the busiest commercial land border crossings in North America, strategically located on the Ontario–Michigan border, Sarnia–Lambton is a dynamic hub for national and international trade and a key contributor to Ontario’s economy. To support the local economy to grow and diversify in the wake of COVID-19, the Government of Canada is helping to … Read More

SARNIA, ON: The Sarnia-Lambton Economic Partnership (SLEP) has won gold in an international competition that honours excellence in digital creativity. The AVA Digital Awards recently announced its 2021 winners, giving SLEP top marks for a series of videos and online content about the value of locating an innovative business in the Sarnia-Lambton area. The series … Read More

SARNIA, ON: The Sarnia-Lambton Economic Partnership has partnered with six Sarnia-Lambton marketing and service experts to deliver free online workshops as an extension of its 2020-2021 Digital Main Street program offering. The series has been created to help small businesses continue their transition to successful digital marketing, e-commerce, communications, and integration of brand management across … Read More