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Rural Oxford Economic Development helps local business owners and investors explore commercial opportunities and potential sites across Oxford’s five rural townships — Blandford-Blenheim, East Zorra-Tavistock, Norwich, South-West Oxford, and Zorra. We provide confidential guidance, at no cost to you.
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“When I moved out here 20 years ago, there was maybe one-tenth of the houses that there are now, and we knew everyone. There’s still a pride in your community and a desire to get to know your neighbours, and this kind of allows people to do that.”
- Katie Prouse, Irv's Ice Cream Shop
“For me, it’s about more than just running a business. It’s about creating an experience, supporting the community, and continuing to build something that people are proud to have right here in Oxford County. There is something special about driving through the countryside and seeing a tractor working in the field — it’s a reminder of the agricultural roots and hard work that are such an important part of this community.”
- Steve Bohner, The Oxford Hills
“You meet your customer base everywhere. You can walk uptown Woodstock, and fifteen people at the restaurant know who you are. It’s kind of nice, you walk by, hey Jeff, hey Shawn. It’s like, yeah, saw you in the shop yesterday.”
- Jeff Veldjesgraaf, JTK Meat Shoppe
“I like the small-town feel, I like being part of the community, and being a pillar in that community. You have that rapport — you know what has happened in the past, you know what is going on with any particular patient at once. It’s a privilege to care for a village of people in that way.”
- Marcie Prior, Pharmasave Thamesford
“It’s home. My neighbours also have been my neighbours for a very long time. So there’s that sense of community. Small businesses work well together. I don’t feel like I’m competing for traffic with others in our spaces. There’s a sense of using each other’s skills and growing each other’s businesses.”
- Danielle Paluska, Wild Comfort Body Care
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