Sarnia, ON — The Sarnia-Lambton Economic Partnership (SLEP) is currently accepting applications to fill one volunteer position on its Board of Directors. The successful candidate will serve a three-year term and play a key role in guiding the organization’s efforts to foster economic growth and investment in the Sarnia-Lambton region. SLEP is the lead economic … Read More
Sarnia, ON — The Sarnia-Lambton Economic Partnership (SLEP) is proud to announce the 2025 Summer Company program, an annual initiative designed to support aspiring student entrepreneurs. This program is a joint initiative between the Sarnia-Lambton Economic Partnership and the Province of Ontario and has been providing students in Ontario with entrepreneurial experience for 26 consecutive … Read More
Sarnia, ON — The Sarnia-Lambton Economic Partnership (SLEP) is proud to announce its membership in the Ontario Manufacturing Communities Alliance (OMCA), a province-wide partnership of economic development organizations dedicated to advancing Ontario’s manufacturing sector and driving investment opportunities. The OMCA brings together agencies, municipalities and economic development organizations across Ontario with a shared vision to … Read More
Sarnia, ON — The Sarnia-Lambton Economic Partnership (SLEP) is excited to announce that the Sarnia-Lambton region has been selected as one of four provincial participant communities for the Rural Economic Development through Immigration (REDI) pilot as part of the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP). This one-year pilot is administered through the Ministry of Labour, Immigration, … Read More
Sarnia, ON — Aspiring entrepreneurs in Sarnia-Lambton are invited to take advantage of a unique opportunity to help transform their business dreams into reality through a free business planning course, offered by the Sarnia-Lambton Economic Partnership’s (SLEP) Business Enterprise Centre (BEC). Designed by entrepreneurs for entrepreneurs, the Business Planning for Entrepreneurial Success night class provides … Read More
Sarnia, ON – The Sarnia-Lambton Economic Partnership (SLEP) is proud to announce the launch of the Career Accelerator program. Developed in collaboration with Devant and Lambton College, this initiative provides tailored services designed to boost the career readiness of graduating international students with the aim of retaining skilled talent through resulting connections with local employers. … Read More
Sarnia, ON – The Sarnia-Lambton Economic Partnership (SLEP) is proud to announce its reaccreditation as an Accredited Economic Development Organization (AEDO) by the International Economic Development Council (IEDC). This prestigious designation, held by only five offices in Canada and three offices in Ontario, reaffirms SLEP’s leadership in driving economic growth, strategic direction and innovation. The … Read More
Sarnia, ON – To support economic growth and inclusivity in the region, the Sarnia-Lambton Economic Partnership (SLEP) is pleased to announce the launch of the Inclusivity, Diversity, Equity, and Accessibility (IDEA) Leadership Academy. This free, self-paced, interactive training program will be available to organizations operating in Sarnia-Lambton, offering practical tools to help strengthen the local … Read More
Sarnia, ON – The Sarnia-Lambton Economic Partnership (SLEP) is pleased to announce the appointment of Hesam Houryaband as its new Vice President of Economic Development. Hesam brings a wealth of international experience and leadership to his role, where he will be responsible for overseeing strategic programming and managing investment attraction, as well as leading initiatives … Read More
Sarnia, ON – The Honourable Sam Oosterhoff, Associate Minister of Energy-Intensive Industries, visited Sarnia-Lambton today as part of a province-wide tour aimed at exploring low-carbon hydrogen opportunities across Ontario. The Sarnia-Lambton Economic Partnership (SLEP), in collaboration with the Canadian Hydrogen Association (CHA) and its provincial affiliate, Hydrogen Ontario, hosted Minister Oosterhoff and provided an overview … Read More
