The Brock-Niagara Validation, Prototyping and Manufacturing Institute (VPMI) welcomed Ian Hamilton, Hamilton Oshawa Port Authority President and CEO, on Dec. 4 for research-focused discussions on regional innovation and industry partnerships. Hamilton toured VPMI’s advanced facilities with Vice-President, Research Tim Kenyon, VPMI Scientific Director and Professor of Chemistry Paul Zelisko and VPMI Business Director Ivano Labricciosa, exploring collaborative opportunities to drive economic growth, sustainability and technological advancement across Niagara and the Great Lakes region. From left are Zelisko, Kenyon, Hamilton and Labricciosa.