Sarnia-Lambton Economic Partnership lauded by Economic Developers Council of Ontario

SARNIA, ON: The Sarnia-Lambton Economic Partnership (SLEP) has been recognized by a panel of judges at the 64th Annual Economic Developers Council of Ontario (EDCO) conference for producing outstanding promotional materials to attract investment. “These quality marketing materials immediately helped support discussions with 15 leads that short-listed the Sarnia-Lambton area, two of which signed letters … Read More

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Student Entrepreneurs Offered Summer Company Grants

SARNIA, ON: Students in the Sarnia-Lambton area have the opportunity to apply for $3,000 grants to start and run their own business this summer through the Ontario Summer Company Program. The Summer Company Program is a competitive program with limited spaces, which accepts and considers applications as they are submitted, and provides approved participants with … Read More

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APPLY NOW FOR SMALL BUSINESS GRANTS

SARNIA, ON: Attention all local entrepreneurs looking to start or grow their own small business: Starter Company Plus can help. Successful applicants receive grants up to $5,000, as well as one-on-one advice from experienced business counsellors. Monthly education and networking sessions are also provided to the entrepreneurs selected to participate in the program. New this … Read More

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Learning for Life: Entrepreneurship Series Launching This Winter

The Sarnia-Lambton Economic Partnership is pleased to announce its continued partnership with Lambton County Library to host two series of online Entrepreneurship webinars this winter.   Entrepreneurship 101 will focus on providing residents of Lambton County with the tools they need to enter the world of entrepreneurship, while also showcasing the Lambton County Library system’s … Read More

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Sarnia-Lambton Launches Digital Service Squad to Help Small Businesses Adopt Online Technologies

SARNIA, ON: The Sarnia-Lambton Economic Partnership will again be providing a Digital Service Squad (DSS) to help businesses across the region use digital technologies to adapt to a rapidly changing environment.  The DSS will be funded with a $60,000 grant from Digital Main Street Ontario and provided by the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern … Read More

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Global Manufacturer Investing $5M in New Sarnia-Lambton Expansion

SARNIA, ON: Manufacturer creating 90 jobs and investing over $5-million. CIMC, a world leader in commercial transport trailers is investing over $5-million in Sarnia, with plans to create 90 assembly and light manufacturing jobs. Maximizing the use of an existing building on Ube Drive in Sarnia, the facility will allow CIMC Refrigerated Trailer Co. Ltd. … Read More

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Six Entrepreneurs & Small Businesses Announced for Local Economic Grant Program

SARNIA, ON: Six entrepreneurs and small businesses in the Sarnia-Lambton area have been awarded grants of $5,000 each through the Starter Company Plus program, administered by the Sarnia-Lambton Economic Partnership’s Business Enterprise Centre and funded by the Ontario Ministry of Economic Development, Job Creation, and Trade.   In addition, participants receive: Personalized coaching and mentorship … Read More

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Young Entrepreneurs Selected for 2020 Summer Company Program

SARNIA, ON: The Sarnia-Lambton Economic Partnership is pleased to announce four young entrepreneurs who will be taking part in the 2020 Summer Company Program. Operating for the 21st year in Sarnia-Lambton, the joint initiative between the Economic Partnership and the Ministry of Economic Development, Job Creation, and Trade has provided four local students with a … Read More

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Sarnia-Lambton Named Among World’s Top 7 Intelligent Communities

Sarnia-Lambton, ON – For the first time ever, Sarnia-Lambton has been named among the world’s Top7 Intelligent Communities. The designation was announced by the Intelligent Community Forum (ICF) at Université Laval in Quebec City, Quebec this evening. Sarnia-Lambton’s candidacy was reviewed by an international academic team of analysts and was evaluated for its best practices … Read More

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Intelligent Sarnia-Lambton Taskforce to Host Strategic Planning Sessions

Sarnia-Lambton, ON – The Intelligent Sarnia-Lambton Taskforce is looking for the public’s help in building an Intelligent Community Strategic Plan. Three stakeholder consultation sessions are being planned for early February. The sessions are supported by a $10,000 grant generously provided by the Libro Prosperity Fund and will be held: Tuesday, February 5, 2019: 6:30 – … Read More

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