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Oxford Rural Entrepreneurs is back!
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
March 12, 2024
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Oxford County Career Expo Coming Soon
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
February 22, 2024
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Applications Open – Tourism Innovation Grant Program
INGERSOLL, ON – January 9, 2024 | Community Futures Oxford, Tourism Oxford and Rural Oxford Economic Development jointly announce: the Tourism Innovation Grant Program applications
January 9, 2024
Business
If You Build It, They Will Come
It’s not everyday that someone opens a pharmacy in an underserved, small community. But for Dawood Zulfiqar and Stuart Alp, that is exactly what they
October 27, 2023
Business
Ivy Rose Creative – a special place where children and parents grow!
Ivy Rose Creative is the creation of Stratford native Victoria Morris. The Tavistock business opened in March of this year and is a play space
October 12, 2023
Business
A New Era in Baking for a Rural Oxford resident
Many patrons in rural Oxford will recognize the cute baker with a giant whisk logo, which sits on the front of a mobile food truck
October 3, 2023
Business
The Butcher Barn Opens Old School Operation in Rural Oxford
Oxford County’s newest butcher shop is located in a 150-year-old barn just outside East-Zorra Tavistock and is run by lifelong Hickson resident Chris Bray along
July 7, 2023
Business
Willow Lake Campground and RV Park Partners with Black Folks Camp Too
WILLOW LAKE CAMPGROUND AND RV PARK PARTNERS WITH BLACK FOLKS CAMP TOO TO BECOME THE FIRST “UNITY BLAZE CERTIFIED” CAMPGROUND AND RV PARK IN CANADA.
June 30, 2023
Community
Building Stronger Communities: Understanding The Power Of Community Economic Development
In the realm of economic development, where strategies and approaches continually evolve, the concept of community economic development (CED) has emerged as a transformative force,
June 27, 2023
Business
Salad or Sandwich with a Side of Conversation in Hickson
The owner of Stories Café is the latest food option in Oxford County, and it may very well be one of the most unique ones.
June 23, 2023
Community
Ontario Breaks Ground on Long-Term Care Home in Oxford County
peopleCare Tavistock bringing 128 much-needed long-term care beds to the province. TAVISTOCK — Construction is underway at peopleCare Tavistock in Oxford County. This is part
May 26, 2023
Business
Unique Development Underway in Zorra Township
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.
April 8, 2023