Supporting Business Growth. Oxford County
Supporting Business Growth.
At Rural Oxford Economic Development, we are committed to helping people and businesses succeed. We help people navigate the ins-and-outs of the development process to enable business growth in our five Townships – Blandford-Blenheim, East Zorra-Tavistock, Norwich, South-West Oxford, and Zorra.
People. Proximity. Prosperity.
Rural Oxford is home to 40,000+ people, across a span of 2000 sq. km of agricultural land surrounding Woodstock, Tillsonburg and Ingersoll, Ontario.
We are home to industry leaders in agriculture, agri-business, food processing, transportation, logistics, manufacturing, construction, and small business.
500,000+ people
in the regional workforce within a 2 hour drive.
130M Consumers
within a day's drive accessing major highways and roads.
2 Major Highways
Our enviable location at the junction of two of Ontario’s major highway systems - 401 & 403.
6 Border Crossings
within a 250km radius of all communities.
5 Communities
sharing their own unique stories and resources.
2,000 sq. km
of agricultural and commercial land.
Feeling Bouquet: The Garden in Harrington at Discover Rural Oxford
Some places just make you slow down. The Garden in Harrington is one of them. Owned and operated by Deb and Chris, The Garden in
You Cheddar Believe It: Bright Cheese & Butter at Discover Rural Oxford
Not many businesses can trace their roots back to 1874. Bright Cheese & Butter can — and they’re still making cheese in the same location
You’ll Wish You Knew Sooner: Village Catering & Deli at Discover Rural Oxford
Tucked into downtown Thamesford, Village Catering & Deli is the kind of place that becomes a regular stop the moment you find it. Owner Amanda
Good in the Pud: GoodPud at Discover Rural Oxford
Some of the best business ideas are born at the dinner table — and GoodPud is living proof. Sisters Polly and Sarah Senior co-founded GoodPud