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Rural Oxford Economic Development 2022 Year in Review
I wanted to take a moment to thank each of our five rural municipalities, our contract support team and board members for contributing to Rural
January 25, 2023
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Connecting students with food and agri-tech employers
Riipen and Bioenterprise Canada partner to attract young people to the sector Guelph/Vancouver, 30 November 2022 – A new partnership between an online work-integrated learning
January 6, 2023
Business
Terra Nova Spa and Café Opens Nordic Spa
When Jodi Pendry opened her wellness centre and café in the fall of 2020, she brought a unique business to the Hickson landscape, one dominated
December 22, 2022
Agriculture
Ontario Reducing Red Tape to Improve Competitiveness and Strengthen Supply Chains
Less Red Tape, Stronger Ontario Act making life easier for people and businesses TORONTO — Today, the Ontario government introduced the Less Red Tape, Stronger Ontario
December 2, 2022
Business
Ontario Helping More Young People Train for In-Demand Careers in Construction
New investments prioritizing skilled trades training for students, including underrepresented groups TORONTO — The Ontario government is investing $3.5 million in province-wide training initiatives to help
November 28, 2022
Business
Slow down for the season: small town shopping and experiences in Oxford County
The sprawling, wide-open spaces and charming small towns of rural Oxford County are beautiful any time of year — but especially now, in late autumn
November 18, 2022
Business
Ontario Launches Skilled Trades Career Fairs for Students
Province unveils new initiatives to tackle labour shortages and modernize skilled trades. TORONTO — The Ontario government is working for workers by launching career fairs this
November 4, 2022
Business
Oxford County Women Open Mental Health and Family Support Centre
Thamesford, ON – Sisters Erica Haas and Lindsay Vandenbussche grew up in Innerkip and are well aware of the importance and need for mental health
October 24, 2022
Business
A Passion for Repairing Vehicles, Powersports & Small Engines Leads Young Drumbo Man to Open Webb Motors
There are numerous interesting and young entrepreneurs in Oxford County, but not many can say they have opened their own garage at the age of
August 12, 2022
Business
From Truck Driver to Restaurant Owner – Jordan Jepma’s Restaurant Ride
The road to opening Jordan’s Divine Dish Restaurant and Catering in Norwich was a long one for the owner who travelled thousand of kilometers to
July 29, 2022
Business
Oxford Connection Releases New Video Series Showcasing Rural Strength to Prospective Investors
The Economic Development Offices of Oxford County – collectively known as the “Oxford Connection” – are pleased to announce the release of a new video
July 15, 2022
Agriculture
Government of Canada invests nearly $2 million to help food processors and agri businesses accelerate adoption of clean technologies
From: Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario June 10, 2022 – Guelph, Ontario Ontario’s food and beverage processing sector is one of the largest in North
June 13, 2022