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.
It’s Always a Gouda Time: New Galma Dairy & Creamery at Discover Rural Oxford
Some of the best cheese in Oxford County is made just outside Mount Elgin, by a family that’s been perfecting the craft for generations —
A Common Place for Book Lovers: Commonplace Books at Discover Rural Oxford
Some businesses are named on a whim. Commonplace Books was named with real intention, and once you hear the story behind it, the name sticks
Raise a Glass: Mad Mash Brewery Joins Discover Rural Oxford
If you love a good pint with a side of personality, Mad Mash Brewery is one stop you won’t want to skip at this year’s
Something a Little Different: Transition Acres at Discover Rural Oxford
Not every Discover Rural Oxford feature involves food or farm products — and Transition Acres is proof that some of the county’s most meaningful offerings