EXCITING OPPORTUNITY: Apply Now to be an Exhibitor at Discover Rural Oxford.
EXCITING OPPORTUNITY: Apply Now to be an Exhibitor at Discover Rural Oxford.
They say that it takes a village to raise a child, but what about having a community be your village for health, self-love, and your betterment? Built Fitness in Tavistock is just that, knowledgeable staff and a wonderful community of members who help build each other up. Jason and Nikki Glofcheski opened Built Fitness in […]
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Is there anything that smells better than a fresh bouquet of flowers? A whiff of Spring with a hint of the promise of Summer… The Flower Haus, established January 2025, has beautiful, made-to-order bouquets that will have you thinking, “Come on Spring!”. Katharina Strubel has long had a passion for flowers and gardening, and after
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In 2014, Rural Oxford Economic Development Corporation, also known as Rural Oxford EDC, established as a non-profit economic development organization with a mandate to focus on, and serve, the diverse needs of Oxford County’s rural economies. Specifically, Rural Oxford EDC represents five member municipalities- the townships of Blandford-Blenheim, East Zorra-Tavistock, Norwich, South-West Oxford, and Zorra.
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We hope this quick list of resources will be helpful as you navigate the ever-changing economic landscape. 1. Canada’s Response to US Tariffs on Canadian Goodshttps://www.canada.ca/en/department-finance/programs/international-trade-finance-policy/canadas-response-us-tariffs 2. Canada’s Department of Financehttps://www.canada.ca/en/department-finance/news 3. Canada’s Competitiveness for FDI Key Facts (Jan 2025)https://edac.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/FDI_Keyfacts_Jan2025.pdf 4. Canada-US Core Facts (Jan 2025)https://edac.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Canada-U.S.-Core-Facts-January-2025.pdf 5. About The Canada-US-Mexico (CUSMA) Agreementhttps://www.international.gc.ca/trade-commerce/trade-agreements-accords-commerciaux/agr-acc/cusma-aceum/index.aspx?lang=eng 6. EDC Canada-US
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Businesses should take the necessary steps to prepare for potentially disruptive U.S. trade measures as well as retaliatory measures by Canada. To support your preparations for these coming measures, please see below updates on 1) key upcoming U.S. tariffs measures, 2) the Canadian federal government’s plans for retaliation, and 3) recent Chamber initiatives responding to
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I’d like to take a moment to thank our five partner municipalities for your ongoing support of the work we do to support prosperity in Rural Oxford. We are all navigating an economic and political landscape that continues to be dynamic and filled with uncertainty. Our Economic Development team works hard to support business growth
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It may not seem like it now, but Spring is around the corner, and so are some new delicacies available at Orange Door Acres Farm! Tim and Donna Norris, owners of Orange Door Acres in Mount Elgin, are introducing a homemade line of pizzas to replace the current line they carry. These delicious offerings will
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Crescent Ridge Services and Stonecrest Engineering are transforming the old Francis Furniture building in Tavistock with a bold vision. Their goal is to support farmers and businesses in advancing to their next phase by designing aesthetically pleasing, highly efficient structures. They are committed to integrating automation, renewable energy, and low-carbon heating solutions, helping businesses enhance
From: Department of Finance Canada On February 3, 2025, Canada and the United States agreed to delay the imposition of our respective tariffs on imported goods. News release February 1, 2025 – Ottawa, Ontario – Department of Finance Canada Today, the Honourable Dominic LeBlanc, Minister of Finance and Intergovernmental Affairs, and the Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister
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From: Department of Finance Canada On February 3, 2025, Canada and the United States agreed to delay the imposition of our respective tariffs on imported goods. Backgrounder Effective February 4, 2025, the government is imposing 25 per cent tariffs on $30 billion in goods imported from the United States (U.S.). These tariffs only apply to goods originating from the
Governments Investing in Ontario’s Dairy Processing Sector 70 dairy processing businesses will receive funding to increase productivity and modernize food safety capabilities January 15, 2025 Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Agribusiness TORONTO – The governments of Canada and Ontario are investing up to $7.18 million through the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (Sustainable CAP) in 70
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The Life Sciences Scale-up Fund (LSSUF) provides financial support to help small-to-medium sized enterprises (SMEs) scale up in the life sciences sector. LSSUF aims to help build a pipeline of strong innovative SMEs based in Ontario (or intending to relocate to Ontario) that are ready to respond to procurement opportunities. These SMEs will: The LSSUF
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