Business View Magazine | March 2018

116 The ICF is a global network that helps communities use information and communications technology to create inclusive prosperity,tackle social and gover- nance challenges,and enrich the qualityof life.Intel- ligent communities recognize that if there are gaps in broadband access in their region,theyneed to take matters into their own hands.Sarnia-Lambton did that in 2016when they,as Bluewater Power shareholders, approved the Bluewater Regional Network initiative. Since Bluewater Regional Network launched its locally owned,carrier grade fibre opticnetworkdeployment, other carriers have respondedwithmore accessible andmore competitivelypriced broadband. With itsblossomingbio-industry,its top-notchresearch facilities,itsaffordablehousing,itsvibrant artscommunity, its revitalizeddowntown,and itsmanyother community assets,includingover100parks,sixgolf courses,great fishing,boating,sailing,swimming,andother recreational options,it’snowonder thatSarnia recentlyrated#4outof 85mid-sizedCanadiancities,intermsof lifesatisfaction. It’sdefinitelyacityonthemove. Sarnia, Ontario, Canada Career focused programs Exceptional faculty World-class facilities