Taking care of business

Economic development news
for the Sarnia-Lambton business community  

 

October 31, 2011 

Sarnia-Lambton Economic Partnership, Sarnia-Lambton  Ontario  Canada

In this issue
We are looking for your input
Group tours Sarnia-Lambton Biohybrid Chemistry Cluster
Conference at The Research Park
Economic activity in Sarnia-Lambton

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Help us shape the future of Sarnia-Lambton The Sarnia-Lambton Economic Partnership is asking local citizens and business people for their input on its new draft long-term economic strategic plan for our County. 

You can view a copy of the draft strategy, "Strategic Blueprint 2012 - 2015", by clicking here.
 
We are asking each Sarnia-Lambton citizen and business person to join us at one of four open forum discussions this week to let us know your views and suggestions for the future economic direction of our community. At the sessions we will be reviewing our draft long-term strategic plan. 

 

To learn about the new draft economic strategy and to provide your input, join us at one of the following meetings. To register call  519-332-1820 or email reception@sarnialambton.on.ca.

 

Sarnia-Lambton - specialized industrial; manufacturing; chemical; and industrial services businesses

Tuesday, November 01 - 8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.

BSI Meeting Room, Suncor Sustainability Centre

1489 London Road, Sarnia

(Lambton College campus, in front of student residence)

 

General - Sarnia-Lambton residents and business owners

Tuesday, November 01 - 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

County Council Chambers

County of Lambton Building

789 Broadway Street, Wyoming

 

Sarnia-Lambton professional - business services; creative; and agricultural businesses

Wednesday, November 02 - 8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.

Royal Canadian Legion

493 Erie Street, Wyoming

 

General - Sarnia-Lambton residents and business owners

Wednesday, November 02 - 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

BSI Meeting Room, Suncor Sustainability Centre

1489 London Road, Sarnia

(Lambton College campus, in front of student residence)

 

You can also provide input on our Facebook Strategic Input page, or by participating in our Strategic Input Poll.

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Ministry group tours Bio-Industrial Park Sarnia

Ministry staffers visit Sarnia-Lambton  Two weeks ago a group of staffers from Ontario ministries representing economic development, energy, and agriculture joined us for the Sarnia-Lambton Biohybrid Chemistry Cluster Tour.

 

The group learned why Sarnia-Lambton is becoming known world-wide as a location for bio manufacturing and research. The Bluewater Energy Park owned by TransAlta, and Bio-industrial Park Sarnia owned by Lanxess were just two stops on the fast-paced two-day tour.

 

The group learned how our petrochemical industries and the unique infrastructure that supports them, combined with our robust agricultural base, have created an ideal environment for the growth of biohybrid chemistry.

 

The Bioindustrial Innovation Centre at The Research Park Sarnia-Lambton provided a look at their state-of-the-art labs. The group learned that bio-based products can be brought to market at this national commercialization facility.

 

A tour of our Oil Heritage District provided a fascinating living link between our past, our present, and our bright biohybrid future.

Manufacturing Technology Network Conference  The Research Park Sarnia-Lambton is the location for this November 3rd conference. Learn how industry and research are adapting to the challenges of today and tomorrow through innovative solutions.

 

Co-sponsored by the University of Western Ontario and McMaster University. In addition to aerospace and automotive, sessions on smart-grid technology and oil refinery optimization will be featured. Click here to learn more.

Recent economic activity in Sarnia-Lambton  

  • Sept 07 - NOVA announces ethane agreements for Corunna unit
  • Sept 07 - Area farmers join leadership program
  • Sept 12 - Biotech firm PlantForm Corporation opens office at Research Park
  • Sept 23 - NOVA plans for shale gas
  • Sept 23 - Provident Energy's new rail loading facility running
  • Sept 23 - Major mall renovation
  • Oct 01 - Provident Energy enters into 10-year agreement for underground storage caverns
  • Oct 05 - Enbridge Sarnia pipeline expansion planned
  • Oct 05 - Provident Energy investing additional $10 million at Corunna terminal

For these and other news articles go to to our news page.
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