St Clair, UWindsor call for collaboration with business

At the Windsor Essex Chamber of Commerce’s annual general meeting, St Clair College President Mike Silvaggi and University of Windsor President JJ McMurty called for greater collaboration with local businesses to determine labour, training, and research needs. Both leaders emphasized that their institutions are ready to respond to the needs of industry and government, which would be uncovered through collaboration. “I really do believe that the next wave of innovation will come from this kind of shared, collaborative approach, and I think we’re uniquely positioned to do that here,” said McMurty. McMurty went on to say that the university is seeking financial support through an advancement campaign in the community.