EXCITING OPPORTUNITY: Apply Now to be an Exhibitor at Discover Rural Oxford.
EXCITING OPPORTUNITY: Apply Now to be an Exhibitor at Discover Rural Oxford.
In a world that often feels rushed and disconnected, there’s something magical about the humble small town cafe-a place where time seems to slow down, and every visitor is treated like family. Little Town Cafe, on Main Street in Norwich, will attempt to do just that. Representative of how Norwich maintains itself as a small, […]
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First-in-Canada labour mobility and mutual recognition regulations will break down interprovincial barriers for workers and strengthen Ontario’s economy TORONTO – As part of the government’s plan to protect Ontario and strengthen its economic resilience, on January 1, the province is bringing into force historic labour mobility and free-trade regulations that break down interprovincial barriers for workers and
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Three Oxford businesses received Tourism Innovation Grants this year. Tourism Oxford, Rural Oxford Economic Development Corporation and Community Futures Oxford partner on this initiative. We followed up with the recipients to see how the grant impacted them. Alisha Wilson, Transitions Equine Assisted Learning, said the grant funded the addition of a medicine garden and a fencing update. The garden has become
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From humble beginnings in 1987, Sprucewood Tack has grown to become southwestern Ontario’s largest retailer of quality equestrian equipment and apparel. Now, they have the most visible retail operation anywhere in East Zorra-Tavistock (EZT). The Ropp family recently moved the business from the family farm just outside of town to the former Somers Generators facility at
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In the heart of Southwestern Ontario, something remarkable is happening. Across the rolling farmland and vibrant small towns of Rural Oxford, entrepreneurs are finding the perfect balance between opportunity and community. Whether you’re launching a new agri-business, expanding your shop floor, or exploring value-added food production, Rural Oxford offers the kind of business environment that
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Ontario’s 2025 Fall Economic Statement delivering on the province’s plan to build a more competitive, resilient and self-reliant economy. TORONTO — Today, Minister of Finance Peter Bethlenfalvy released the 2025 Ontario Economic Outlook and Fiscal Review: A Plan to Protect Ontario, which supports the government’s plan to protect Ontario by building a more competitive, resilient and self-reliant
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The WOWC Funders Forum in Oxford County will be at the Tillsonburg Soccer Club on Thursday, November 27th from 2pm – 4pm. We hope that you will join us and share this opportunity with your business network.——————————————————————————————————————————————— The Western Ontario Fall Funders Forum Series is an in-person opportunity to meet representatives from various provincial ministries,
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Investment will help farmers innovate and stay competitive in the face of U.S. tariffs. ELORA — The Ontario government is investing over $41 million over the next four years to build and revitalize Agricultural Research and Innovation Ontario (ARIO) infrastructure. As part of the government’s plan to protect Ontario, this investment boosts Ontario-led innovation to give farmers access
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Rural Oxford Economic Development Corporation (Rural Oxford EDC) is a local non-profit organization that focuses on the diverse economic development and investment attraction needs of Oxford County’s rural municipalities. Oxford County is a regional municipality in Southwestern Ontario and is amongst the most prosperous rural communities in Ontario with its rich agricultural heritage and extensive
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Now accepting applications for Regional Tariff Response Initiative in southern Ontario The Government of Canada is helping Canadian businesses respond to global trade pressures. The Regional Tariff Response Initiative (RTRI), delivered by Canada’s regional development agencies (RDAs), is part of the broader Government of Canada tariff response plan that includes $6.5 billion in new measures
Important Tariff Update that affects all businesses shipping products to the U.S. What changed: Note: Even with CUSMA, carriers may charge a processing fee. Example: A Canadian-made cardigan worth $57 will face a $19.95 duty under the new rules. What This Means for Your Business: What You Can Do Now: To support small businesses, several
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Federal and provincial investment will protect Ontario’s farmers in the face of U.S. tariffs and policies TORONTO – The governments of Canada and Ontario are investing up to $14.6 million through the Resilient Agricultural Landscape Program (RALP) to help farmers make improvements to their farmland. As part of the government’s plan to protect Ontario, this