Established in 2005, Sarnia-Lambton’s New Resident Attraction and Retention Program is putting Sarnia-Lambton on the world map with potential immigrants. The SEER program – targeting Students, Employees, Entrepreneurs, and Retirees, has found an eager audience for the types of education and careers available in Sarnia-Lambton. Returning last week from a series of information sessions in … Read More
BioEnterprise Corporation, a commercialization agent and technology accelerator has entered into a collaboration agreement with Southwestern Ontario Bioproducts Innovation Network (SOBIN), a not-for-profit organization dedicated to advancing new bioproducts and finding new uses for biobased feedstock in manufacturing primarily in the automotive, chemical and energy industries. “SOBIN is very excited about the opportunities that this … Read More
Lambton College’s $2.1 million Advanced Materials Engineering Research Lab designed to develop new engineering materials and manufacturing processes will open during an official ceremony on Thursday, Nov. 30. The new facility is aimed at improving the competitive edge of Ontario’s manufacturing sector. Invitations have been sent to delegates from Ontario Innovation Trust, senior managers and … Read More
Shell Canada announced today a 2007 investment plan totalling $4 billion, nearly 50 per cent higher than the 2006 plan. The 2007 plan will include more than $3.6 billion of capital expenditures and almost $400 million of related exploration and pre-development expenses that will deliver profitability and growth now and into the future. “This investment … Read More
The McGuinty government announced the winners of Ontario's fifth annual Secondary School Business Plan Competition today at ceremonies held in North Bay, Cornwall, Burlington and London. <br> <br> "Young entrepreneurs like today's winners are going to be the engine driving Ontario's economy in the future," said Nipissing MPP Monique Smith. "I'm pleased to see that … Read More
The McGuinty government announced the winners of Ontario’s fifth annual Secondary School Business Plan Competition today at ceremonies held in North Bay, Cornwall, Burlington and London. “Young entrepreneurs like today’s winners are going to be the engine driving Ontario’s economy in the future,” said Nipissing MPP Monique Smith. “I’m pleased to see that so many … Read More
The Sarnia Lambton Economic Partnership (SLEP) is a private and public sector partnership formed as a community-based effort to revitalize the economy of Sarnia-Lambton. All successful economic development agencies prepare and update economic development strategies on a regular basis. SLEP is in the process of creating a new strategic economic development plan to ensure that … Read More
Three of Lambton College’s flagship programs were recently recognized as premier technology programs which ultimately create innovative solutions to the impending shortage of skilled workers. The College was the recipient of the prestigious 2006 Outstanding Innovation in Education Award: College Level presented at the Yves Landry Foundation’s 7th Annual STARS Gala for its three-year Chemical … Read More
