Local dairy family ‘stars’ in commercial for industry
Kevin and Melissa Forbes, along with their four children, are now “starring” in a commercial produced for Dairy Farmers of Ontario.
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Tourism Sarnia-Lambton offering ‘Grow Your Tourism Experiences’ workshop
Tourism Sarnia-Lambton is partnering with Ontario South West, the regional tourism office, in providing a workshop event designed to help deliver customized experiences to our visitors.
Government seeking Chamber members input on red tape initiative
With a recent Ontario government announcement that new legislation intended to cut unwanted reguilations, also known as “red tape,” the Sarnia Lambton Chamber of Commerce is open to hearing from members with specific stories about how they are impacted by needless bureaucracy.
NOVA launches app to help connect expansion workforce
NOVA Chemicals reached out to the Sarnia Lambton Chamber of Commerce to help launch FinditLambton, a combined website and smartphone app that will help the 800-1000 construction workforce involved in its $2.2 billion expansion connect with local businesses.
Library bringing books to Twin Lakes Village residents
Twin Lakes Village and the Sarnia Library launched a partnership in March to help the seniors-living community’s residents access books.
Local Goodwill is merging with larger regional agency
Goodwill Industries Essex Kent Lambton, the organization with headquarters in Sarnia-Lambton, is merging with its neighbour to the east—Goodwill Ontario Great Lakes—in an organizational move that has been approved by both boards.
Michigan Governor puts brakes on Enbridge pipeline tunnel under Straits of Mackinac
Michigan’s newly-elected Democratic governor has issued an executive order halting work on any plans for an underwater tunnel that the state’s outgoing administration had proposed before last November’s election.
Taking HR services to a higher level
It wasn’t long into a conversation with Lisa Isaac, who runs Lisa Isaac HR Professional Services from her base in Sarnia-Lambton, that she proved insight into the need for the scope of services she provides—and, more to the point, how she’s saving her clients time AND money over the long term.
Bluewater Health board endorses Quality Improvement Plan
The directors of Bluewater Health’s board of directors have endorsed the organization’s 2019-2020 Quality Improvement Plan (QIP).
Research Park brings Western students together for 2019 Capstone event
Awards have been handed out at the 14th annual Capstone Engineering Design and Competition at the Western Sarnia-Lambton Research Park.