The County of Lambton, the City of Sarnia and The University of Western Ontario announced a major research and economic development initiative for the Southwestern Ontario region at a media conference today. The County of Lambton has established a Community Development Corporation (CDC) which has purchased the Dow Modeland Building Complex. This self-funding Corporation will … Read More
Lambton County is moving forward in its partnership with The University of Western Ontario Research & Development Park after finalizing several formalities today. “We have closed the real estate deal for the Dow Modeland Centre and have formally incorporated the Community Development Corporation,” said Lambton County Warden Todd Case. “The University of Western Ontario … Read More
The Economic Partnership invites everyone to visit their newly-revised website at www.slep.wpengine.com and find the answers to the following questions: According to the information you will find on the website: What is the mean average temperature of Sarnia-Lambton? What does B.I.G. stand for? Submit your correct answers using the “contact us” form found on … Read More
The Sarnia-Lambton Economic Partnership (SLEP) is happy to announce the beginning of their “Show Us Your Sarnia-Lambton” photo contest. The aim of the contest is to enhance the photo library of the SLEP for community promotion. “We need your pictures to help us to promote the area more effectively” says George Mallay, General Manager of … Read More
The 47 th Annual Conference of the Economic Developers Council of Ontario held its Awards of Excellence Ceremony February 04 at the Marriott Eaton Centre Hotel. The awards are sponsored by the “Globe and Mail”. This year, the Sarnia-Lambton Economic Partnership received three marketing awards in separate categories: 1st Place – Business Development Technology – … Read More
Suncor Energy Products Inc. today announced that its proposal for funding was approved by Natural Resources Canada’s Ethanol Expansion Program and, subject to final approvals, Suncor will receive a $22 million contribution towards the construction of an ethanol production facility. “The Prime Minister, the Minister of Natural Resources and the Minister of Agriculture should be … Read More
Canada’s Technology Triangle, Waterloo Region, ON – A new life science directory and website was launched to highlight strengths in SouthWestern Ontario. The partnership initiative draws together the communities of Canada’s Technology Triangle (Waterloo Region, Cambridge, Kitchener and Waterloo), Guelph, Hamilton, London and Sarnia-Lambton, the latest of initiatives to demonstrate the global effectiveness and competitiveness … Read More
Bayer AG intends to place a large part of its chemicals business and some activities of Bayer MaterialScience in a new company named “Lanxess”, which will then be floated on the stock market. Since the announcement of the portfolio changes on November 7, 2003, the activities involved in creating and establishing this new company have … Read More
When the Sarnia-Lambton Economic Partnership put the residents of Lambton County up to the task of combining their civic pride and photographic talents into a photo contest, the response was phenomenal. Sharon East, at the Economic Partnership, said, “During the 4 months (November to February) that the contest was open, we received close to 350 … Read More
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
