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 Canada�s Best Locations awards that the Sarnia-Lambton Economic Partnership has been recognized. �We are thrilled to once again earn this recognition for the Sarnia-Lambton area,� said Stephen Thompson, CEO of the Sarnia-Lambton Economic Partnership.Site Selection Magazine�called attention to the Sarnia-Lambton area recently receiving official designation as a Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ) Point by the Canadian government.�The designation allows�the area�to market�itself�as a hub for international trade and to provide coordinated access to government FTZ programs.�Additionally, the Sarnia-Lambton Site Selector online system that was launched in March 2021�was�prominently�featured. This tool�provides maps and comprehensive detail about buildings and land available for commercial or industrial uses.Recent Sarnia-Lambton Economic Partnership investment projects highlighted�include�attracting LCY Biosciences that has subsequently formed partnerships with Lambton College�and�the Western Sarnia-Lambton Research Park, and is considering expansion of its facility to include additional product lines,_attracting CIMC�Refrigerated Trailer Co. Ltd�in 2020 which has doubled its manufacturing workforce in 2021 by adding a second shift, attracting Origin Materials which has now broken ground at the_Bio-Industrial_Park Sarnia�and�leased space at the Western Sarnia-Lambton Research�Park, and�bringing Diamond�Petrochemicals Canada Corporation�s�investment to strengthen the�olefins�facility in Sarnia.�As our team continues to bring awareness to all that makes the Sarnia-Lambton area an excellent place to live, work and raise a family, we continue to engage in unique projects to support business in our communities,� Thompson added, noting �We are proud to offer a wide array of programming that positively assists businesses of all types and sizes.��The real reward for that quality programming, above all else, is to grow jobs and the investment in the area,� he noted. �The Site Selection recognition will bring great exposure to the Sarnia-Lambton area, aiding that fundamental goal.�Joining_the�Sarnia-Lambton Economic Partnership�on the Top 20 list are economic development offices from larger cities like�Waterloo, Toronto, and Niagara. �It�s putting us amongst an incredible list of innovative communities and economic development offices,� Thompson said.�We are pleased to be recognized as one of the top economic development groups in the country,�_remarked_Katherine Walker, Chair of the Sarnia-Lambton Economic Partnership�s Board of Directors._�This recognition further reinforces that_the�Sarnia-Lambton_Economic Partnership is a valuable resource to our community_partners_and we hope that our work can aid in further bolstering the Sarnia-Lambton area as an economic hub.� Walker added.Site Selection�s Canadian Competitiveness Award also recognizes Ontario as the most competitive province in a competitive nation, says Mark_Arend,�Editor in Chief�of Site Selection. �The annual Canada�s Best Locations feature sheds�additional�light on Canada�s many location options for corporate site selectors. We salute the provinces and communities that made this year�s rankings.�For Media Inquiries:Stephen Thompson, CEOSarnia-Lambton Economic Partnership519-332-1820stephen@sarnialambton.on.caSite Selection Press ReleaseSite Selection Article
