Sarnia-Lambton, Ontario – The Sarnia-Lambton Economic Partnership has been recognized for its work with the Sarnia Lambton Industrial Alliance (SLIA).
Last night at its Annual Conference and Showcase, held in Hamilton, the Economic Developers Council of Ontario (EDCO) presented Economic Partnership GM George Mallay and Project Leader David Moody with an Honourable Mention in the category of ‘Public/Private Partnerships, population 50,000 to 250,000’. The accolade was in recognition of the organization’s work to strengthen Sarnia-Lambton’s metal fabrication, engineering and industrial service company sectors through the efforts of Sarnia Lambton Industrial Alliance (SLIA).
Rick Perdeaux, the Chair of the SLIA Board of Directors, says “The Economic Partnership’s ability to help put the resources and people in place to help with the creation of SLIA has been a remarkable undertaking, from inception to incorporation. The people at the Economic Partnership are one of the community’s best resources!”
SLIA Originated from the efforts of the Economic Partnership, and SLIA has grown to become a 40 member strong alliance of Sarnia-Lambton companies that are garnering results, and contracts, from their united and focused marketing efforts. You can learn more about this unique collaboration at www.sarnialambtonindustrialalliance.com.
Economic Partnership GM George Mallay noted that while the award recognition is welcomed, the true award is SLIA’s leadership and vision. “The industry is working collaboratively; there is increasing communication among members; and they are pursuing new markets. They are taking the industry to new heights,” said Mallay. “It has been a pleasure working with SLIA, whose membership reflects the highly skilled and specialized companies here in Sarnia-Lambton.”
The EDCO Awards are held annually to showcase the work of economic development organizations across Ontario.
SLIA was the recipient of the Sarnia-Lambton Chamber of Commerce 2014 ‘Innovation Award’ Business Achievement Award. In 2014 the Sarnia-Lambton Economic Partnership was also the recipient of Site Selection Magazine’s ‘Top Canadian Economic Development Groups’.
Background on SLIA:
SLIA is an incorporated not-for-profit industry association dedicated to the marketing of its members’ products and services both individually and jointly. Led by a six member volunteer board of directors, they actively seek opportunities outside of the local market place across Canada and internationally. They also demonstrate to companies who are considering Sarnia-Lambton as a location, the strong resources available to them to engineer, build, maintain and service businesses particularly in the oil, petrochemical, biofuel and chemical industries.
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For further information:
George Mallay, General Manager
Sarnia-Lambton Economic Partnership
519-332-1820