Next week, Sault Ste. Marie will hold the Energy Connections 2012 conference, which aims to build awareness and connections for Ontario’s manufacturers to tap into the lucrative and growing Ontario energy sector.

The event is being hosted by the Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters (CME) and the Ontario government, in partnership with the Sault Ste. MarieInnovation Centre and the Sault Ste. Marie Economic Development Corp.

It will be held Nov. 7 from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. at Algoma’s Water Tower Inn & Suites.

Sessions will focus on supply chain opportunities for renewable energy, smart grid and nuclear energy segments.

For more information, call 705-759-5928 or visit www.sault-canada.com.