Community
Community Over Competition – The Jack Pine Woodworks Story
Jeff Durston is a graphic designer by trade and has turned his creative background into a side gig that helps other businesses stand out. Jack
March 17, 2023
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Community
Beachville District Museum is the 2022 Innovator of the Year
The awards recognize businesses and organizations that help to build the tourism industry in Ontario with purpose and passion. BEACHVILLE – The proud recipient of
March 14, 2023
Community
Beachville Museum Announced a Finalist for the Ontario’s Southwest Tourism Innovation Award
WOODSTOCK, ON – February 7, 2023 – Ontario’s Southwest (OSW) Regional Tourism Organization is pleased to announce the finalists for the 2022 Innovation Awards. These
March 3, 2023
Business
Oxford Connection’s Fam Tour Series receives prestigious EDCO Award of Excellence
OXFORD COUNTY, ON – The Oxford Connection “Fam Tour” and digital video series has been selected as the recipient of the 2022 Economic Developers Council
February 27, 2023
Community
The Rural Oxford Shopping Channel Returns for a Second Season!
Oxford County’s five rural townships have an abundance of local shops, tourism stops, and service businesses that we just love to promote! Building on a
February 20, 2023
Business
Three Oxford Organizations offering second round of Tourism Grants
Three grants of $3,000 will be given to local businesses that are developing or expanding tourism experiences in Oxford County. The organizations involved feel it is important to offer unique and innovative visitor experiences to motivate longer stays and increase year-round visits in the area.
February 17, 2023
Business
peopleCare Ready to Break Ground in Tavistock
peopleCare is rebuilding its 50-year home in Tavistock. The exact timeline of the construction project hasn’t been finalized yet, but the new, more modern building will be located behind the current home and schoolhouse.
February 9, 2023
Business
Oxford County Shortlisted for Prestigious EDCO Award
The “Oxford Connection Fam Tour Re-launch” has been named a finalist for the Economic Developers Council of Ontario’s Investment Attraction – Urban Award. The EDCO
February 1, 2023
Agriculture
Get the Vet: Solutions sought to ease farm animal veterinarian shortage
Telemedicine options and modernization of rules could help better service rural areas. Telemedicine technology could improve access to veterinary care in Ontario’s remote and underserviced
January 30, 2023
Agriculture
After Nearly 150 Years Golspie Dairy Modernizes the Retail Market
Zorra Township’s Golspie Dairy has been around for many years but until recently most people have never heard of it. Thanks to some slick new
January 27, 2023
Business
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
Agriculture
CountyLine Opens New Operation in Hickson
East Zorra-Tavistock’s newest agricultural business has set up shop in Hickson and couldn’t be any happier to be there. The company sells equipment primarily to
November 25, 2022