EXCITING OPPORTUNITY: Apply Now to be an Exhibitor at Discover Rural Oxford.
EXCITING OPPORTUNITY: Apply Now to be an Exhibitor at Discover Rural Oxford.
Rural Oxford Economic Development Corporation is offering area entrepreneurs free online training to help with the topics most relevant to them. The training modules are applicable for a startup or a growing business and include topics such as market research, business planning, and marketing and sales. Crystal Van Roekel is the Economic Development Officer at […]
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On Saturdays in May, Big Cheese Days are back! With loads of family fun, grab the kids and hit the road to enjoy a day filled with delicious eats, fun activities and more. Read on for an easy-to-follow itinerary for a kid-friendly day. Want more ideas? Check out our other Big Cheese Days itinerary for families. A
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Province announces service providers for 14 high-speed internet projects. THUNDER BAY — The Ontario government is launching a new interactive map that will make it easier for residents and businesses to learn more about provincially funded high-speed internet projects across the province. Users can search the map by address, community or municipality to find project details, including
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Tourism Oxford, Community Futures Oxford and Rural Oxford Economic Development Corporation are pleased to announce the recipients of the 2023 Tourism Innovation Grant. Following a thorough review and scoring process, four local businesses will each receive $3,000 to help develop a new tourism product in 2023. The 2023 grant recipients include: In total, the program received nine applications, which were
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The Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (Sustainable CAP) is a new $3.5-billion, 5-year agreement (April 1, 2023 to March 31, 2028), between the federal, provincial and territorial governments to strengthen the competitiveness, innovation, and resiliency of the agriculture, agri‐food and agri‐based products sector.
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A farm on the southwest edge of Embro is being transformed into an innovative housing and mixed-use development that puts environmental stewardship and responsible use of land at the forefront.
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There is an epidemic of young entrepreneurs in Oxford County and the latest one has the audacity to put her heart and soul into some of the most delicious baked goods in the area. Esther Scholten is a 24-year-old who has turned a childhood love into a career with The Hot Oven, and she credits
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Jeff Durston is a graphic designer by trade and has turned his creative background into a side gig that helps other businesses stand out. Jack Pine Woodworks in Southwest Oxford Township offers customized branding and marketing solutions on wood and other products. “I wasn’t always into woodworking, but I would say I have always been
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Ontario Invests in Inclusive and Accessible Communities Applications now open for 2023-24 Inclusive Community Grants March 10, 2023 Ministry for Seniors and Accessibility TORONTO — The Ontario government is investing $750,000 to help communities across the province become more inclusive and accessible for people of all ages and abilities. Applications for the 2023-24 round of
The awards recognize businesses and organizations that help to build the tourism industry in Ontario with purpose and passion. BEACHVILLE – The proud recipient of the 2022 Innovator of the Year award is the Beachville District Museum! Ontario’s Southwest Regional Tourism Organization announced the winners of the Tourism Innovation Awards on Tuesday. There were three
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WOODSTOCK, ON – February 7, 2023 – Ontario’s Southwest (OSW) Regional Tourism Organization is pleased to announce the finalists for the 2022 Innovation Awards. These awards will be presented at the Southern Ontario Tourism Conference; hosted by both OSW and Hamilton Halton Brant Regional Tourism Association. The conference will be held both virtually and in-person
OXFORD COUNTY, ON – The Oxford Connection “Fam Tour” and digital video series has been selected as the recipient of the 2022 Economic Developers Council of Ontario (EDCO) Award of Excellence for the Investment Attraction – Urban Population over 100,000 category. The EDCO Awards of Excellence is an annual program organized by the EDCO Awards Committee that
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