Sarnia City Council Adopts New Economic Development Master Plan

The City of Sarnia has officially adopted a new Economic Development Master Plan (EDMP), a forward-looking framework that will guide the City’s economic development priorities over the next decade.

The plan is more than a policy document. It’s a strategic foundation to help position Sarnia as a dynamic hub of innovation, while continuing to build on the city’s industrial strengths and strategic location along the U.S. border and Great Lakes corridor.

At its core, the EDMP outlines four key focus areas for the City’s Economic Development department:

1. Executing Best in Class Business Support and Programming
   Modernizing and expanding services to meet the evolving needs of local businesses and entrepreneurs.
2. Maximizing the Potential of City-owned Assets
   Unlocking the value of municipally owned lands, buildings, and infrastructure to attract investment and create opportunities.
3. Amplifying Sarnia’s Competitive Advantage
   Telling a stronger story about Sarnia’s talent, affordability, and location to stand out in a global marketplace.
4. Leading Impactful Collaborative Partnerships
   Strengthening relationships with industry, regional stakeholders, and post-secondary institutions to drive shared outcomes.

The plan reflects up-to-date economic data and builds on the lived experiences of local businesses, workers, and residents. Extensive community engagement helped shape its direction, ensuring that Sarnia’s economic strategy is grounded in real-world insight.

Adopting the EDMP signals a commitment to long-term planning and an integrated approach to economic development. It creates a shared roadmap to help the City stay focused on what matters most: growing a strong, inclusive economy where local businesses thrive and people want to live, work, and invest.

Read the full report here: www.investsarnia.ca/reports-and-plans/economic-development-master-plan

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