News & Events

New Survey Shows Hiring Still a Challenge—but Local Trends Are Improving

New data highlights workforce challenges, sector-specific needs, and encouraging signs for local hiring in 2025.

New CUSMA Support Line and Tools for Canadian Exporters

Trade Commissioner Service launches dedicated support line and updated online resources.

Introducing the Lambton Business Collaborative

Working Together for a Stronger Business Environment

Sarnia-Lambton Business Forum on Tariff Impacts

Your insight is needed

Walmart Canada Launches First-Ever Growth Summit

National pitch event offers Sarnia businesses a direct path to big retail opportunities.

Navigating Tariffs

Financing Solutions for Impacted Businesses

Sarnia-Lambton B2B Resource Night Set for March 25

Entrepreneurs, Business Owners Encouraged to Attend and Connect with Local Resources

CanExport Program Opens for 2025-2026 Applications

Program Provides Funding for Global Expansion

Get Ready for Spring with Sarnia's Temporary Patio Program

Apply now and get to know what’s required for patio season!

Help Improve Sarnia-London Bus Connectivity

Does your business or daily commute rely on inter-community transit?

Rail Transportation Survey

New Survey Seeks to Transform Sarnia-Lambton's Transportation Landscape

Film in Sarnia: New Guidelines to Support Creatives

Explore Sarnia’s streamlined process for filming in our vibrant city.

New Funding for Community Economic Development Projects

Empowering local organizations to help build a stronger, more vibrant community

Life Sciences Scale-Up Fund: Accelerate Your Business Expansion

Helping life sciences businesses scale, innovate, and thrive with new government funding

Unlock Opportunities with Sarnia’s Community Improvement Plan

Learn how your business can access grants to enhance our community.

Sarnia: A Top Canadian Growth City – Six Years and Counting

Sarnia ranks No. 21 on the U-Haul Canadian Growth Cities list

Future-Ready Your Business with the CIT Robotics Sector Adoption Challenge

Funding opportunity for SMEs to implement innovative robotics solutions.

Unlock Business Success

Invest Sarnia can help elevate your business

Business and Investment Insights

Take the Sarnia Site Tour

Sarnia's Thriving Transportation, Logistics, and Warehousing Sector

Driving Economic Growth and Connectivity

Sarnia-Lambton’s Flourishing Agricultural Sector

Innovation and Growth

Sarnia Harbour

Discover the Strategic Advantages of Sarnia’s Premier Harbour

Perfect Business Locations in Sarnia

Explore Available Commercial Spaces and Site Selection Assistance

New FedDev Ontario Funding Initiatives

Innovation in Homebuilding and Artificial Intelligence Opportunities

Funding Opportunity for Businesses in Southern Ontario

Apply Now for FedDev Ontario’s No-Interest, Repayable Contributions

Help Shape Sarnia’s Economic Future

Share Your Input!

Local Business Spotlight Event

Join us November 1st at the Downtown Market!

Explore Sarnia with Our Community Data Tools

Your Go-To Resource for City Insights

RAISE 3.0 Racialized and Indigenous Supports for Entrepreneurs Grant Program

Get Access to Training, Coaching, and a $10,000 Grant

Recognition for Leadership in the Oversized Load Corridor Project

Honoring the Contributions of Rick Perdeaux and Lyle Johnson

Empower Your Business with CIP Microloans

A Boost from Community Futures Lambton for Your Community Improvement Project

Exploring Sarnia’s City-Owned Business Parks

Prime Locations for Innovation and Growth

The Sarnia Solar Farm

Harnessing Sustainable Energy for a Greener Future

Unlock Innovation with SR&ED Tax Incentives

Leverage Tax Credits for Your Research and Development in Canada

Funding for Workforce Innovation with the Skills Development Fund

Drive Economic Growth by Addressing Hiring, Training, and Retention Challenges

Expand Your Business into the United States: Attend Upcoming Webinars

Essential Insights on Exporting, Taxes, and Customs

Federal Government Invests $6.5 Million in Sarnia-Lambton's Bioeconomy Driver

Boosting Innovation and Sustainability: Funding Supports 13 Agricultural Projects Nationwide

Expand Your Business with the Southwestern Ontario Development Fund

Funding & Support for Economic Growth

Boost Your Competitiveness with the AMIC Program for Ontario SME’s

Access Loans and Grants to Invest in Technology, Equipment, & Skills

Boost Your Local Tourism with the Tourism Growth Program

Funding Available for Tourism Initiatives in Southern Ontario

Downtown Chalkwalk Beautifies Sarnia!

Discover the stunning transformation until July 29

FedDev Ontario Announces Funding for Southern Ontario Businesses

Spring 2024 application intake period is open.

Sarnia-Based Tech Company Chosen for Ontario's ICT Mission to Collision Conference

Welcome Platform Technologies Inc. selected as one of 48 Ontario startups to attend prestigious tech event.

AI Tools Masterclass Presentation

Recording now available

AI Tools Masterclass

Empower Your Small Business presented by TMRRW INC

Expand with Sarnia

Open Connections and Access

Downtown & Mitton Village

Community Engagement Event

Innovate with Sarnia

Smart Industries and the Information, Communications, and Technology (ICT) Sector

Produce and Prosper

Exploring Sarnia's Thriving Agricultural Hub

We Need Your Input: Refreshment Vehicle Licensing in Sarnia

Businesses invited to provide input on food truck licensing

Excel in Sarnia

Propelled by a Skilled Workforce and Cutting-Edge Research Centers

Access Unlimited

Sarnia's Gateway to U.S. and Canadian Markets

Live, Work, Learn, & Play

Discover the perfect work-life balance in Sarnia!

Keeping Things Moving

Sarnia's Dynamic Transportation and Logistics Industry

Advance in Sarnia

A Smart City Fostering Innovation and Technology Excellence

Grow with Sarnia

Experience Agri-Food Innovation in Our Flourishing Agricultural Landscape

Tourism Sector Funding Now Available

Government of Canada launches Tourism Growth Program

Invent the Future

The Spirit of Innovation in Sarnia's Advanced Manufacturing

Sarnia's Strategic Location

Your Gateway to Opportunity

Sarnia truly is the place you want to Invest

Lunch and Learn: The A.I. Renaissance

Tickets available now until October 8

Sarnia-Lambton achieves “A” rating for biomass supply

Area has a high quality and abundant supply of corn biomass

Sarnia Harbour to have a new Strategic Plan

New business plan will guide future investment

Public invited to review plans for Ferry Dock Hill redevelopment

Two weeks of consultations to launch with public input session

Industrial land available at Sarnia Business and Research Park

11.5 acre light industrial land deemed surplus

Cestar Dock construction advances Oversized Load Corridor

Corridor will connect local industry to international markets

Nominations open for the Outstanding Business Achievement Awards

Celebrating achievements in the business community

$100k Approved for Main Street Businesses

Sarnia businesses participate in My Main Street Local Business Accelerator Program

Local Labour Market Plan Released

Sarnia Lambton Workforce Development Board report identifies key priorities for coming years

Tourism Sarnia-Lambton to host Southern Ontario Tourism Conference in 2024

Conference to welcome hundreds to the area March 4-6, 2024

Origin Materials expected to begin Sarnia operations this summer

Construction of $130 million facility almost complete

PetroChem Canada Conference and Expo 2023

Event takes place June 20-21

Small Business Grants Available

Funding available to build an online presence

Lambton College Maintains Ranking as one of Canada’s Top Research Colleges

College ranks among the top 5 in both Ontario and Canada

EmployerOne Survey Launched

Employers are encouraged to participate

Sarnia Civic Lab Earns Lambton College Award for Innovation

Collaboration connects College's expertise with City initiatives

Check out the Sarnia Companies Nominated “Business of the Year”

Businesses celebrated for incredible innovation and achievements

Sarnia-Lambton named one of "Canada's Best Locations" to invest

Site Selection Magazine recognizes Sarnia-Lambton for the 5th consecutive year

Mitton Village Parkette Improvements

Permanent parkette to be installed in 2023

Funding for Advanced Manufacturing and Innovation

Interest free loans, grants and, support services available

Lambton Innovation Challenge Launched

Winner will receive a $150,000 interest free loan

Energy and Environment Summit Report Released

Business Survey 2022

Help develop Sarnia-Lambton resource mapping by participating in the survey

Launch of Public Gathering Space in Mitton Village

Canada the Most Cost-Effective Place to do Business

Sarnia Named one of the Most Charming Small Towns in Ontario

Sarnia-Lambton Energy and Environment Summit

A community forum on Sarnia-Lambton's future focus on energy and the environment

Sarnia area recognized as a Hydrogen Hub Community

The Ontario government recently recognized Sarnia-Lambton as a strategic location in Ontario’s future low-carbon hydrogen economy.

Mitton Street Parkette Project Launches

The City is accepting Expressions of Interest to paint picnic tables that will help transform the Mitton Village parkette.