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Taking Care of Business News for the Sarnia-Lambton Business Community
From the Sarnia-Lambton Economic Partnership
Sarnia-Lambton, Ontario, Canada
February 13, 2012 |
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 Oil Sands business - Lambton County Warden Steve Arnold, Economic Partnership GM George Mallay, and Sarnia Lambton Industrial Alliance representative Larry MacDonald are promoting Sarnia-Lambton's metal fabrication, engineering, and environmental services right now at the Canadian Oil Sands Summit in Calgary.
"We're here letting oil sands industries know that Sarnia-Lambton companies export their products and skills world-wide," said Mallay, "And member companies of the Industrial Alliance work together to offer complete project services - from concept through fabrication and construction, to full operation." Mallay added that our local companies have an excellent reputation on which to increase their global reach.
To learn more about Sarnia-Lambton's metal fabrication, machine shop, engineering, and environmental service companies view or download our promotional brochure here. Visit the Sarnia Lambton Industrial Alliance website at www.sarnialambtonindustrialalliance.com. |
 Entrepreneurial women - growing through the challenges of change
On Thursday, March 8th, motivational speaker, author, and marketing specialist Merri Macartney will be in town to offer entrepreneurs tips, tools and strategies that will increase performance and profitability! Join us for a hot buffet lunch and a fun, thought provoking two hour presentation by this knowledgeable and entertaining speaker.
"Funny, insightful and always inspiring." "Merri is a breath of fresh air as a speaker."
Click here for more information. Early-bird ticket price - $15 for first 110 tickets sold; $35 thereafter. |
Up to 50% for summer student hires - Small business owners (employing up to 50 employees) thinking of hiring students this summer may be in luck!
The Federal Government is offering wage subsidies of up to 50% of the minimum hourly wage to help employers create summer jobs for students. Not-for-profits are elibible for up to 100%.
Applications from Lambton County will be assessed based on criteria that includes: skilled trades and technologies; tourism and agriculture; programs for youth at risk; and business advocacy or economic development organizations with job creation and skills development mandates.
The deadline for applications is February 29th! Click here for more information. |
E-Business seminar - leveraging the power of the internet to market your small business - Do you want to start using the internet to promote your business? Do you want to increase your knowlege and improve the effectiveness of your current online presence?
Instructor Mike Murphy, of Swerve Marketing, will focus on creating or growing a thriving online e-business presence, including "free marketing vs paid" and "standing out from the crowd", during this powerful one-day seminar.
March 20th, 9 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. - $40.00 plus HST, includes lunch and refreshment breaks. Only 25 spaces available! Click here for more information. |
Recent Sarnia-Lambton economic development news
2012-01-12 - Solutions4C02 Inc. files preliminary prospectus for proposed initial public offering
2012-02-11 - St. Clair solar farms' construction complete
2012-01-11 - Lowe's officially opens, brings 135 jobs
2012-01-11 - Petrolia Farmers' Market continues strong sales, crowds
2012-01-18 - $12 million Fiddick's Nursing Home expansion in Petrolia on schedule
2012-01-21 - Getting shipshape in Sarnia
2012-01-25 - Artwalk kicked up a notch with Trillium grant
2012-02-02 - Sarnia wins national honour
2012-02-03 - Strong start to construction
 Visit the Economic Partnership's news archives to read more about these and other recent economic development news items for Sarnia-Lambton.
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International conference gaining attention - Bring Bioproducts to Market: Overcoming Risks to Commercialization is the focus of an international conference that will take place March 26-28, 2012, at the Holiday Inn Sarnia/Point Edward.
Hosted by the Bioindustrial Innovation Centre, the two-day event is garnering attention from bio companies across North America. Confirmed speakers include Mike Hartmann, Executive VP of BioAmber. BioAmber is building a biosuccinic acid plant in Sarnia, schedule for operation in 2013.
To learn more about Bringing Bioproducts to Market: Overcoming Risks to Commercialization click here. |
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