Great day connecting with innovation and economic development partners in Sarnia-Lambton. Ed Dawson, Sabrina DeMarco, and Gina Meret-Dybenko from Invest WindsorEssex joined our regional counterparts Adam Castle and Shannon Theroux, along with OCI Business Development Representative Juan Sarmiento, to explore opportunities for greater collaboration and support for SMEs through programs offered by @OCInnovation and @OVINhub. A special thank you to Katherine Albion, Executive Director, Aung Oo, Director of Technology & Facilities Management, and Matthew Slotwinski, CEO of the Sarnia-Lambton Economic Partnership, for their insightful presentations, engaging discussions and impressive tour of the Western Sarnia-Lambton Research Park. The day concluded with a tour of Lambton College's research and innovation facilities, providing valuable insight into the applied research, technology development and commercialization capabilities that are helping businesses innovate and grow. Regional collaboration is essential to strengthening Ontario's innovation ecosystem. By working together across organizations and regions, we can better connect SMEs to the resources, expertise, and funding opportunities they need to scale, compete, and succeed.

We're excited to welcome @StClairCollege Research and Innovation as a Gold Sponsor for the upcoming Emerging Technologies in Automation & Mobility Transformation Conference & Trade Show! Thank you for your support!       🔗 Learn more: hubs.ly/Q04zcPhQ0

Experience the future at the Emerging Technologies in Automation & Mobility Transformation Conference and Trade Show!  Join us for two conferences in one, where inspiration, idea-generation and innovation come together to help shape the future of industry. Connect, discover what’s next and be part of an event you won’t want to miss.  📅 Thursday, Nov. 19, 2026  📍 Caesars Windsor  🎟️ Get your tickets today: hubs.ly/Q04yZ7vb0

Wrapping up Day 2 of the Best Defence Conference 2026! It's been a successful two days of networking, making valuable connections and exploring new opportunities within Canada's growing defence sector. Thank you to the Best Defence Conference organizers for hosting a great event and to the local companies who joined us at the Invest WindsorEssex regional booth to showcase our region's advanced manufacturing capabilities and promote the strengths of Windsor-Essex. We look forward to continuing these conversations and building on the connections made over the past two days!

Our team is excited to kick off Day 1 at the Best Defence Conference 2026 in London, Ont.! Invest WindsorEssex is proud to be a Silver Sponsor and to be hosting a Windsor-Essex regional booth, bringing together local companies to showcase our region's advanced manufacturing capabilities and explore new opportunities within Canada's growing defence sector. 📍 Attending the conference? Stop by and visit us at booths F3–F4 (lobby). We look forward to a great day of connecting with industry partners, building relationships and highlighting the strengths of Windsor-Essex!

Showcase your technology and make connections at this year’s Emerging Technologies in Automation & Mobility Transformation Conference and Trade Show on Nov. 19, 2026.  Connect with 400+ delegates and promote your latest technologies alongside industry leaders, innovators and decision-makers coming together to exchange ideas and help shape the future of industry.  🔗 Learn more and become an exhibitor: hubs.ly/Q04yY-ng0

Get ready to ‘Line the Drive’ and cheer on runners at the Detroit Free Press Marathon THIS Sunday, Oct. 18! Join in the excitement as thousands of runners from around the world make their way through Windsor on one of the few truly international marathon courses, crossing the Ambassador Bridge and Windsor-Detroit Tunnel and passing along Windsor’s waterfront and through the downtown core. The @CityWindsorON, alongside the @DWBIA, @TWEPI, the Windsor-Detroit Tunnel and local businesses and stakeholders, will host five cheer zones throughout downtown Windsor. Come out, show your community spirit and help cheer on the runners! 📍 Learn more about Line the Drive and cheer zone locations: hubs.ly/Q04BqMyQ0

A big thank you to our Silver Sponsor Pigeon Bay Strategies for sponsoring our upcoming Emerging Technologies in Automation & Mobility Transformation Conference & Trade Show.     🔗 Learn more: hubs.ly/Q04zcyX-0

Invest WindsorEssex is proud to be a Silver Sponsor of the upcoming Best Defence Conference 2026, taking place Oct. 20–21 in London, Ont. Our team looks forward to hosting an Invest WindsorEssex regional booth, bringing together several local companies to showcase our region's advanced manufacturing capabilities and explore new opportunities within Canada's growing defence sector. The conference brings together key industry leaders, government representatives and decision-makers from Canada's aerospace, defence and public safety sectors for two days of networking, collaboration and valuable connections. We look forward to connecting with industry partners and highlighting the strengths of Windsor-Essex!  Learn more: hubs.ly/Q04zGh8G0

Join us at the Emerging Technologies in Automation & Mobility Transformation Conference and Trade Show and discover the technologies, ideas and innovations shaping the future of industry.  ☑️ 400+ attendees  ☑️ 40+ exhibitors  ☑️ World-class presenters  Connect with industry leaders, explore emerging technologies and gain insights into what’s next.  🎟️ Get your tickets today: hubs.ly/Q04yZ5lT0

Members of the @_investwe team attended @WeBuildADream’s International Day of the Girl Breakfast Celebration at St. Clair Centre for the Arts. Under the theme Women Leading Canada’s Future, the event brought together inspiring leaders to explore the important role women play in shaping Canada’s future across industries, including advanced manufacturing, defence, technology, skilled trades and economic development. Thank you to Build a Dream for hosting an engaging event!

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Invest WindsorEssex is proud to be a Silver Sponsor of the upcoming Best Defence Conference 2026, taking place Oct. 20–21 in London, Ont. Our team looks forward to hosting an Invest WindsorEssex regional booth, bringing together several local companies to showcase our region's advanced manufacturing capabilities and explore new opportunities within Canada's growing defence sector. The conference brings together key industry leaders, government representatives and decision-makers from Canada's aerospace, defence and public safety sectors for two days of networking, collaboration and valuable connections. We look forward to connecting with industry partners and highlighting the strengths of Windsor-Essex!  Learn more: hubs.ly/Q04zGhFX0

Invest WindsorEssex and the Small Business & Entrepreneurship Centre offices will be closed on Monday, Oct. 12, 2026, in observance of the Canadian Thanksgiving Day holiday. Our offices will reopen on Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2026. Happy Thanksgiving!

Our team, alongside our colleagues at @TWEPI, had the pleasure of attending the 35th Annual @WERCofC Business Excellence Awards, presented by @LibroCU. It was a wonderful evening celebrating the outstanding achievements and contributions of local business leaders, companies and organizations that help make Windsor-Essex a thriving business community. Congratulations to all the nominees and award recipients!

We’re thrilled to welcome Schneider Electric as a Gold Sponsor for the Emerging Technologies in Automation & Mobility Transformation Conference & Trade Show!   Your support helps drive innovation and collaboration in our region. Thank you, @SchneiderElecCA   🔗 Learn more: hubs.ly/Q04zcj_X0

Top 5 reasons to attend the Emerging Technologies in Automation & Mobility Transformation Conference and Trade Show!  1️⃣ See the latest advancements in automation and mobility  2️⃣ Network and collaborate with industry experts  3️⃣ Participate in breakout sessions and hear from industry leaders  4️⃣ Connect with automation and mobility companies, experts and buyers  5️⃣ Gain new perspectives and stay ahead of industry trends  🎟️ Get your tickets today: hubs.ly/Q04yZfh10

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