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YMCA of Sarnia-Lambton
 Booth No: 301
Marie Watson
Welcome to the YMCA and thanks for visiting, The YMCA of Sarnia-Lambton takes many different shapes and serves a variety of locations across our region. Whether you live in the City of Sarnia or Rural Lambton the YMCA of Sarnia-Lambton works to meet your needs in health & wellness, licensed childcare, or career retraining and personal development every day. YMCA of Sarnia-Lambton serves people from across a spectrum of ages, and stages of their lives. We serve life long residents of our community and newcomers to Canada who call our communities home. We do all this with an eye to inclusion – supporting everyone who may require access to our programs and services, regardless of their ability to pay the full fee. The YMCA of Sarnia-Lambton does not do this in isolation. We partner and collaborate with many community agencies and institutions and all levels of government in order to serve our Mission of building strong kids, strong families, and strong communities. We do this in support of our vision of being the leading agency in support of health and wellness and the growth and development of persons in spirit, mind and body in our communities. Your YMCA is part of your community. The YMCA’s staff and volunteers make that commitment to you. Whether you participate as a member, a childcare parent, a newcomer to Canada, or a participant – YMCA of Sarnia-Lambton remains open and available for you, on terms that exist to support your goals and the goals of the community you call home. After all, being part of a community includes being there for that community and ensuring that we have the capability, and resources to respond to the specific needs of that community year in and year out.
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The County of Lambton
 Booth No: 300
Marcia White
The County of Lambton is an urban-rural area in Southwestern Ontario that is home to 128,000 residents. It has a long history of significant petrochemical industry development, agriculture and tourism services based on the natural assets of the area and its proximitry to and border crossing with the United States. The Corporation of the County of Lambton (est. 1849) is a municiple government responsible for a wide variety of programs and services ranging from public works to long-term care, to child care, and provincial care services.
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Teppermans
 Booth No: 201
Lee Anne Burkett
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Tourism Sarnia-Lambton
 Booth No: 100
Lesley Woods
Tourism Sarnia-Lambton 556 N. Christina Street Sarnia, Ontario N&T 5W6 800-265-0316 Toll Free 519-336-3232 Phone 519-336-3278 Fax General Email: info@tourismsarnialambton.com Website: www.tourismsarnialambton.com Our office hours are Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., year-round. Information is always available online at www.tourismsarnialambton.com or at one of our 13 self-serve tourist information kiosks throughout Lambton County. Tourism Sarnia-Lambton is the Destination Marketing Organization (DMO) for Sarnia and Lambton County offering a multitude of services to the leisure & business traveller, local residents, industry suppliers as well as government & research organizations. We provide:
  • quality, up-to-date information for all tourism inquiries,
  • brochure distribution for local facilities & attractions, assistance with ideas for brochure preparation & individual marketing strategies including access to an extensive photo library,
  • convention/tournament bid preparation & letter of support,
  • special event management consultation
  • access to marketing leads & statistics via databases,
  • opportunities for local facilities to showcase their property/service through familiarization “FAM” tours & site inspections,
  • National & International community representation via trade shows, motorcoach marketplaces & media coverage,
  • industry seminars & workshops,
  • co-op advertising opportunities
  • free membership to "What's Up in Blue Water Country", our quarterly industry E-newsletter,
  • free "Participating Partner" window decal,
  • events-use of toll free phone number
We also provide annual & continuous publications including our:
  • Sarnia & Lambton County Travel Guide,
  • Website,
  • Sarnia & Lambton County Map,
  • Motorcoach Tour Planner,
  • Motorcoach Profile Sheet (Sarnia-Lambton),
  • Sports & Recreation Facilities Guide,
  • Meeting & Convention Facilities Guide,
  • Convention & Tournaments Welcome Package,
  • Planning A Function Manual,
  • Sports Tourism Profile Sheet,
  • Restaurant Value Coupon Program
  • and our quarterly industry newsletter called “What’s Up in Blue Water Country”
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Sarnia Lambton Workforce Development Board
 Booth No: 302
Vicky Ducharme
Sarnia Lambton Workforce Development Board (SLWDB) is a community-directed, not-for-profit corporation leading Sarnia Lambton in its approach to workforce development and labour market planning. We function as a neutral broker of research, disseminator of information, and facilitator of collaborative partnership development. Our mission is to identify needs and facilitate solutions to attract, train and retain a sustainable workforce through community partnerships. Operating as part of the Local Boards Network of Ontario, we are one of 25 local planning board areas mandated through the Ontario Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities to conduct and disseminate local labour market research and engage community stakeholders in a planning process that supports local solutions to local issues.
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Sarnia Lambton Chamber of Commerce
 Booth No: 200
Garry McDonald
Business Connections to Government Your Chamber of Commerce is an action agency designed to meet the needs of the Sarnia Lambton business community. We act as a legislative monitor at the local, provincial and federal levels of government. We take positions on public policy and lobby at all levels of government to promote changes that will enhance the local business environment. Membership in the Chamber lets you get involved in shaping new legislation. Business Connections to Each Other Your Chamber of Commerce provides many opportunities to connect with each other as business people. You may make a contact or a sale as a result of a Chamber event, publication or committee involvement. Mission Statement The Sarnia Lambton Chamber of Commerce is the voice of business committed to anticipating and serving the needs of our members and community. Vision Statement Our vision is to be widely recognized as the leading advocate for business in Sarnia-Lambton and a proven catalyst of positive enhancement and change for our members and the community at large. Values A primary focus on serving member needs Recognition of the importance of volunteers, staff and partners Integrity, open communications and responsiveness Respect for our historical roots while being a catalyst for growth in the community Commitment to supporting and strengthening a healthy entrepreneurial community Respect for the confidentiality and privacy of information in our possession
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Ministry of Citizenship and Immigration Ontario
 Booth No: 303
Dave Wood
The Ministry of Citizenship and Immigration: 1. provides services for successful economic and social integration of newcomers, which maximizes the benefits of immigration 2. promotes greater social inclusion, civic and community engagement and recognition among all Ontarians. We welcome newcomers. We support and promote equitable opportunity, responsible citizenship and voluntary action for the economic and social benefit of our communities. And we are dedicated to building a province where newcomers are welcomed, diversity is celebrated, volunteerism is valued and recognized, and people are engaged in working together to improve the quality of life for everyone.
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Citizenship and Immigration Canada
 Booth No: 306
Barb Milanovic
CIC and its partners will build a stronger Canada by: 1. Developing and implementing policies, programs and services that: a) facilitate the arrival of people and their integration into Canada in a way that maximizes their contribution to the country while protecting the health, safety and security of Canadians; b) maintain Canada’s humanitarian tradition by protecting refugees and people in need of protection; c) enhance the values and promote the rights and responsibilities of Canadian citizenship; and d) reach out to all Canadians and foster increased intercultural understanding and an integrated society with equal opportunity for all, regardless of race, ethnicity and religion. 2. Advancing global migration policies in a way that supports Canada’s immigration and humanitarian objectives.
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Holiday Inn Sarnia/Point Edward Hotel & Conference Centre
 Booth No: 101
Janice Fortey
Holiday Inn Sarnia/Point Edward Hotel & Conference Centre Phone: (519) 336-4130 Fax: (519) 332-3326 Toll Free: (888) 212-2252 General Email Address: hi-sarnia@fortisproperties.com Website: www.holidayinn.com/sarniaon Address: 1498 Venetian BOULEVARD Point Edward ON N7T 7W6 Canada With beautiful views of the marina and the comforts of home, you can expect a relaxing stay at the Holiday Inn Sarnia Hotel and Conference Centre in Point Edward, ON in one of our 217 guest rooms. Our hotel's convenient location is 10 km from Sarnia Chris Hadfield Airport (YZR). Golfers can enjoy a game at our own 9-hole Holiday Inn Golf Course, enjoy our indoor and outdoor pool(seasonal), fitness room, sauna and whirlpool. Relax in one of our many suites, such as our Jacuzzi Suite, Office Suite or Extended Stay Suite. Stay in touch with friends and family with our complimentary highspeed wireless available in all guest rooms and through out the entire building. With other onsite facilities such as our Bridges Bistro and Freighters Lounge your stay is sure to feel just like home.
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The Hayter Group
 Booth No: 106
Ms Exhibitor
We are geothermal heating and A/C specialists serving Lambton, Kent, and Middlesex counties for WaterFurnace systems. Our mission statement best explains what we are all about: “Hayter Plumbing & Heating Ltd. provides home and business owners with high quality Plumbing, Heating, Water Treatment, and Air Conditioning Systems. Our Goal is to provide excellence in workmanship and customer service”. As our goal explains, we are not just another plumbing, heating, or air conditioning contractor that is only interested in selling you a product today and is not available when you need parts or service tomorrow. At Hayter Plumbing & Heating Ltd. we are committed to recommending the best suited, highest quality, and most efficient product for your home and business. There is no compromise when it comes to the workmanship and professionalism of our fully licensed and trained staff. We are all committed to your complete satisfaction!
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Best Western Guildwood Inn
 Booth No: 102
Dena Kent
Best Western Guildwood Inn 1400 Venetian BOULEVARD Point Edward ON N7T 7W6 Canada Phone (519) 337-7577 Fax (519) 332-3925 Toll Free (877) 871-0423 General Email Address: sales@guildwoodinn.com Website: www.guildwoodinn.com Full service hotel, located across the street from the Ontario Travel Information Centre, near the Blue Water Bridge. Smitty's Restaurant for full service family dining on site. Fitness room, bar/lounge Hemmingway's Bar & Bistro. All rooms newly renovated with pillow top queen beds, 32" LCD televisions, fridges, and much more. Suites have king beds. Free Hot breakfast served Monday-Friday. In-room movies & Nintendo. Hotel offers free wireless high speed internet. Free parking. Complimentary newspapers.
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Sarnia Lambton Economic Partnership
 Booth No: 304
Holli Griffith
By coordinating community-based economic development initiatives, and by working to maintain a commercially attractive environment, we foster new business creation and help ensure that established firms remain—and grow—here in our region. The strength of the Economic Partnership comes from intensive public and private sector collaboration. With business leaders, educational institutions and municipal governments working together, Sarnia-Lambton reaps the benefit of coordinated economic development initiatives.
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Victoria Playhouse Petrolia
 Booth No: 103
Nancy Keys
Victoria Playhouse Petrolia 411 Greenfield STREET Petrolia ON N0N 1R0 Phone (519) 882-1221 Fax (519) 882-3373 Toll Free (800) 717-7694 General Email Address: info@victoriaplayhousepetrolia.com Website: www.thevpp.ca Victoria Playhouse Petrolia offers six exciting professional theatre productions May through September, along with a variety of children's programming, and the year round concert series, Rockin' at The Playhouse. Housed in Victoria Hall, a fully accessible designated National Historic Site, Victoria Playhouse Petrolia provides quality entertainment amid Victorian splendour. Brochures available.
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Association canadienne-francaise de l-Ontario
 Booth No: 305
Suzanne Quinn
The main objectives of the organization is to; advocate the French language rights of the Francophones in these regions; to promote access to social, medical, recreational, cultural, and economical services in French; to facilitate assembly; to support the cause of various French-speaking groups, to promote co-operation and prioritize the needs of the community using consensus building methods.
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Lambton College
 Booth No: 400
Mary Ellen Gibbons
Lambton College was one of Ontario’s first publicly funded colleges and it officially opened in 1966. The college was originally founded on its technology programs, but today it offers a wide variety of programs in Health Sciences, Community Services, Public Safety, Fire Science, Business, Liberal Studies and Technology. The main college campus is located in Sarnia, Ontario and includes about 3,200 full-time students and 5,000 part-time. In addition to its main campus, the college also has a fire college located about 20 minutes away from the main campus and international campuses in China, India and Saudi Arabia
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Sarnia Lambton Business Development Corporation
 Booth No: 307
Beth Fudge
Our mandate is to help small business in Lambton County be more successful, thereby creating and maintaining permanent jobs. Assistance is available to existing business owners as well as those people who are considering starting a new business
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The Lambton Kent District School Board
 Booth No: 401
Web Master
The Lambton Kent District School Board provides educational services to more than 24,000 students in 66 elementary and secondary schools. Lambton and Kent County are made up of numerous small towns and communities situated in Southwestern Ontario, a geographic area surrounded by the Great Lakes.
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St. Clair Catholic District School Board
 Booth No: 402
Web Master
Walking together in Christ’s light with parish and family, , we are called to build an inclusive Catholic learning community, and to serve as partners in the formation of life long learners by: • Living our faith • Promoting educational achievement and innovation • Fostering stewardship, leadership and social justice
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Newcomer Employment Options
 Booth No: 308
Mike Banovsky
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The University of Western Research and Development Park
 Booth No: 403
Don Hewson
The Research Park is a concrete response to the needs of industry. The Park is an innovation enabler. It’s a place where the necessary elements for innovation and economic development partner with business to create competitive advantage.
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Express Employment Professionals
 Booth No: 202
Casie VanRuymbeke
Express is proud to serve our community by helping people find jobs and helping businesses find the people and human resource services they need. Our office is locally owned and operated and dedicated to the mission of helping people succeed. If you're a job seeker, Express will assess your skills and work with you to find a job that fits your needs and abilities. Applicants never pay a fee at Express, and you'll have the opportunity to earn benefits such as medical insurance, holiday pay, vacation pay, and much more. For employers, our staffing solutions include evaluation and direct hire, temporary/contract staffing, professional search, flexible staffing, and human resource management. Express provides staffing and HR solutions to help meet your needs and production goals.
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Paton Controls Ltd.
 Booth No: 203
Michael Banovsky
From concept to reality, we have experience with every stage of project development. Our capabilities include technology evaluation, feasibility studies, risk assessments, and front-end engineering. We also specialize in detailed engineering and design, procurement, project management, construction, commissioning, start-up, and intensive operator training. We have executed both small and large projects in Canada, the United States, and overseas. We have established supplier of choice arrangements with a select group of companies; a direct result of our strong focus and commitment to developing and maintaining client relationships. Our excellent reputation for innovation, responsiveness, flexibility, and quality has also created a strong foundation of repeat clients. Paton employs innovative technology and design methods to improve efficiency. By addressing operational integrity and reliability throughout the design cycle, we are able to significantly improve the return on investment for our clients.
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Booth No: 104
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Expo Hours Saturday 01/01/11 - Wednesday 01/01/14
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