January 24, 2013, Sarnia, Ontario – The Sarnia Lambton Industrial Alliance (SLIA) today hosted a delegation of Alberta Oil Sands development representatives at the Western University Sarnia-Lambton Research Park. The Alberta group, consisting of senior executives from four member companies of the In Situ Oil Sands Alliance (IOSA), was in South Western Ontario seeking to connect with potential suppliers. This is the group’s second trip to Sarnia-Lambton in less than a year.
The connection was established through local Member of Parliament, Pat Davidson, who was at the meeting to greet the delegation, along with other elected officials, including Sarnia Mayor Mike Bradley, and St. Clair Township Mayor Steve Arnold. Assisting in the organization and hosting of the event was the Sarnia-Lambton Economic Partnership.
SLIA Chairman, Paul Healy, who made a presentation to the group on behalf of SLIA, was thrilled with the turnout for the event. Nearly 30 SLIA member companies and other invited local company representatives were in attendance. They heard an address from a representative of IOSA and then had the opportunity to meet in “round-table” break out sessions with specific IOSA company executives.
“Since our introduction to this group in June, many SLIA member companies have been able to further the relationships, both here and in Alberta, with the company representatives,” said Healy. “We are confident that significant business opportunities will result in the coming months and years. The needs in Alberta, as well as other oil markets, are huge. The capabilities of Sarnia-Lambton area companies, who already have a complete supply chain in place and lots of capacity for growth, are an exact match to their needs.”
With new connections and introductions made, and others further enhanced, the probability of business and employment growth in the Sarnia Lambton area was given a significant boost.
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For further information contact:
Paul Healy
Chairman
Sarnia-Lambton Industrial Alliance
Mobile 519-339-6681