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
SARNIA, ON: A new online system has launched to promote opportunities for businesses to locate and expand in the Sarnia-Lambton area. Known as Sarnia-Lambton Site Selector, the system found at www.sarnialambton.on.ca/siteselector, provides maps and comprehensive detail about buildings and land available for commercial or industrial use. “The system is designed to be easy to search … Read More
SARNIA, ON: The Sarnia-Lambton Economic Partnership (SLEP) has been recognized by a panel of judges at the 64th Annual Economic Developers Council of Ontario (EDCO) conference for producing outstanding promotional materials to attract investment. “These quality marketing materials immediately helped support discussions with 15 leads that short-listed the Sarnia-Lambton area, two of which signed letters … Read More
SARNIA, ON: Students in the Sarnia-Lambton area have the opportunity to apply for $3,000 grants to start and run their own business this summer through the Ontario Summer Company Program. The Summer Company Program is a competitive program with limited spaces, which accepts and considers applications as they are submitted, and provides approved participants with … Read More
SARNIA, ON: Attention all local entrepreneurs looking to start or grow their own small business: Starter Company Plus can help. Successful applicants receive grants up to $5,000, as well as one-on-one advice from experienced business counsellors. Monthly education and networking sessions are also provided to the entrepreneurs selected to participate in the program. New this … Read More
The Sarnia-Lambton Economic Partnership is pleased to announce its continued partnership with Lambton County Library to host two series of online Entrepreneurship webinars this winter. Entrepreneurship 101 will focus on providing residents of Lambton County with the tools they need to enter the world of entrepreneurship, while also showcasing the Lambton County Library system’s … Read More
