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Craft beer is all about a melding of traditional style with distinct flavours. This melding often results in flavourful brews that one may purchase for home, or sip at a local craft brewery, like Madmash Brewery and Restaurant, downtown at Five Corners in Tavistock. Starting off as a chance friendship between Jon Ross and Chad […]
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The month of May isn’t only the arrival of spring, the planting season for farmers, and blooming flowers. It also means the return of Big Cheese Days. The event runs every Saturday in May along the Oxford County Cheese Trail bringing special offers, exclusive tastes, cheese factory tours, hands-on experiences, and extra cheesy menus. The
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He hasn’t even reached the age of 20 years old yet, but Norwich Township resident Ethan Cornish has quite a track record of entrepreneurship. In 2017 at 13, he created Acorn Sound and DJ. He took that business and incorporated it into Cornish Entertainment Ltd. “The name didn’t limit me to what we were able
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Located in Norwich, Oxford Granite & Quartz is a custom fabrication shop in the natural stone industry open to consumers, contractors, and builders alike. This budding business opened in November, 2023 and is definitely leaving an impression with its customers! With almost 20 years in the business, Master Craftsman Amil Benyamin started Oxford Granite &
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I’d like to take a moment to thank our five rural municipalities and board members for contributing to Rural Oxford Economic Development‘s overall success. The economic and political landscape has been dynamic to say the least. Our team worked hard to support businesses and developers and we couldn’t have helped or made as many thoughtful connections as
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The Oxford County Builders Association (OCBA) ceased to exist four years ago but has resurfaced thanks to some former members. The group folded back in November of 2019 just before the pandemic. Board member Derek Jukema is one of the professionals behind its resurrection. “It was losing its steam, and we just couldn’t run it
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Tourism Oxford, Community Futures Oxford and Rural Oxford Economic Development Corporation are pleased to announce the recipients of the 2024 Tourism Innovation Grant. Following a thorough review and scoring process, five local businesses were selected as finalists. The finalists met with an objective judging panel on March 18 via Zoom to present their projects and answer questions. The judges had
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You would never guess from its unassuming exterior, that inside the converted old firehall lies such beauty and opulence! From its freshly painted walls, to the gleaming floors, to the ornate chandeliers hanging from the ceiling. Allisha Coupar had a vision, and this vision was painstakingly transformed into reality in this salon. This is Extended
Oasis of Luxury in Thamesford : Extended Beauty Spa & Training Studio Read More »
Flowers have always held a cherished spot in our hearts. A beautiful bouquet signifies feelings of happiness, beauty, and contentment. With a deep love for gardening and all things floral, The Bright Garden is dedicated to delivering exceptional quality and beauty with every arrangement. It’s also all about good vibes. When Vanessa Crawford launched The
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The return of the Oxford Rural Entrepreneurs networking events in 2024 brings excitement to the community, with five outstanding businesses hosting events that will travel to all of Rural Oxfords townships this spring and summer. Crystal van Roekel, Rural Oxford’s Economic Development Officer, expressed the enthusiasm of community partners for the continuation of these events.
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The chronic skill and labour shortage continues to challenge our business community. Inability to secure the talent required to maintain and grow our local businesses can have a devastating impact on the economic vitality of Oxford. This situation has no easy solutions and requires innovative strategies to ensure our community thrives. In response, CES with
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Blue Cow Delivery, owned and operated by Carl & Andrea VanRooyen, is a local business in Norwich Township that is passionate about environmentally sustainable practices, and the support of other local businesses, as well as being able to offer its customers local products. Purchased in 2019, Andrea and Carl had a plan for this business,
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