Blandford-Blenheim

About Blandford-Blenheim

The township was formed in 1975 after the amalgamation from the two historic townships, Blandford and Blenheim. The communities that exist within the township include: Bright, Drumbo, Plattsville, Princeton and Washington.

With a population of 7399, and just over 500 businesses, the Blandford-Blenheim community is small but mighty. With farming practices built up with generations of experience, to newer consulting firms, and manufacturing – there’s space for any business in Blandford-Blenheim.

Blandford-Blenheim’s economy has historically relied on the agricultural industry, which continues to be a major part of the economy today. The township also attracts many skilled workers in the manufacturing sector due to its many highly specialized facilities.

It’s not just businesses that benefit in Blandford-Blenheim. We have an unemployment rate of just 4%, which is lower than the provincial average.

Doing Business in Blandford-Blenheim

With a population of 7399, and just over 500 businesses, the Blandford-Blenheim community is small but mighty. With farming practices built up with generations of experience, to newer consulting firms, and manufacturing – there’s space for any business in Blandford-Blenheim.

Blandford-Blenheim’s economy has historically relied on the agricultural industry, which continues to be a major part of the economy today. The township also attracts many skilled workers in the manufacturing sector due to its many highly specialized facilities.

It’s not just businesses that benefit in Blandford-Blenheim. We have an unemployment rate of just 4%, which is lower than the provincial average.

Ready to grow in Blandford-Blenheim Township?

Opportunity in Zorra! This is your opportunity in Rural Zorra: an approximately 40'x60' shop plus an approximately 20'x40' attached apartment, set on 0.64 acre with C2 zoning.

The shop features radiant gas heat, a heat pump, window AC, and a steel roof. The attached apartment offers forced air gas heating and central AC, with a living room, kitchen with eating area, bedroom, and two bathrooms. A mezzanine/utility room above the apartment adds laundry and attic storage space.

Conveniently located, this property offers flexibility for a range of business or live-work uses.

https://www.realtor.ca/real-estate/29772746/684280-road-68-zorra-rural-zorra

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Ben Rawson tried contracting first. It didn't take.

What did take hold was woodworking. In 2015, Ben started building custom tables and furniture on the side, and the response surprised even him. Eleven years later, I Wood Build in Kintore is a small, deliberately personal shop built almost entirely on word of mouth: custom carpentry, refined timber work, and live-edge pieces, with much of the wood milled from the bush lot across the road.

What Ben values most is the story behind each piece. A family tree that came down in a storm, salvaged barn timbers, logs a client wants preserved rather than discarded. He turns them into something a family can keep living with for generations. His advice for other business owners: don't undervalue yourself, and trust your gut. Looking ahead, he's aiming to reach beyond Zorra Township and add heritage refinishing and repair work.

Read Ben's full story
https://ruraloxford.ca/i-wood-build-turning-bush-lot-timber-into-heirlooms-in-kintore/ 

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Lest We Forget.
Opportunity in Zorra! Seize the chance to own the only restaurant in the village of Embro, with this prime corner property on Commissioner Street.

This well-loved, family-style establishment seats up to 98 guests and enjoys high visibility and ample parking, making it a favourite for locals and a magnet for passing traffic. Conveniently located near London, Ingersoll, Woodstock, and Stratford, it's well positioned to attract a broad customer base. The restaurant comes fully equipped for a smooth transition, and also features a seasonal ice cream shop and a newer outdoor patio.

The property also includes a vacant 2-bedroom, 1-bathroom apartment on the upper level, ideal for rental income or personal use.

An ideal investment for those looking to run a successful community fixture.

https://www.realtor.ca/real-estate/30015910/103-commissioner-street-zorra-embro

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Pete Jones didn't set out to open a pub. A factory closure and a father's loan got him there instead.

When the plant he worked at shut down, Pete saw an opening: pay off his father's loan on the Drumbo building and become a partner. The partnership fell apart quickly, so he pressed on alone. A year of work followed, including formal objections from local residents to the liquor licence. On December 6, 2002, approval finally came through, and Pete opened the same day.

He started with a personal deep fryer and a George Foreman grill. Today The Drumbo Pub runs a full kitchen with a pizza oven, roast beef sandwiches, quartered chicken dinners, and Friday fish and chips. What he's proudest of is what the pub has given a small town with few places to gather. "It's a lifestyle business," he says. Next up: possibly breakfast.

Read Pete's full story
https://ruraloxford.ca/the-drumbo-pub-becoming-the-communitys-central-hub-since-2002/ 

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Opportunity in South-West Oxford! This 10-unit T-hangar at the Tillsonburg Regional Airport is fully leased, with all 10 bays currently rented and generating income.

Each bay features a 41.5 ft. wide bifold door, 9.5 ft. of open height, and 32 ft. of bay depth, offering flexibility for private or commercial aviation use. A paved taxiway connects directly to the runway, and both Oxford County and Township of South-West Oxford bylaws permit industrial and commercial aviation-related activities on site.

The airport itself has a strong sense of community, anchored by the Skyway Cafe, and sits just 10 minutes from the 401, making it a well-connected option for owner-operators or investors.

Worth a closer look for the right business plan.

https://www.realtor.ca/real-estate/29712823/g2-14-244411-airport-road-south-west-oxford-rural-south-west-oxford

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Opportunity in Zorra! This prime Highway Commercial property in Rural Zorra offers excellent exposure and strong business potential on 8.22 acres.

HC zoning permits a wide range of commercial uses, including eating establishments, hotel, motel, motor vehicle sales, motor vehicle washing, public garage, parking lot, farm implement dealership, farm produce retail outlet, auction establishment, and more (buyer to verify intended use and municipal requirements).

Ideal for investors, developers, or owner-users seeking visibility and future growth potential in a high-traffic location.

https://www.realtor.ca/real-estate/29865229/684471-68-road-zorra-rural-zorra

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Walk into a grocery store and you can just as easily find Australian or Brazilian beef on the shelf as anything raised down the road. For Jeff Veldjesgraaf, that never sat right.

With 30 years in the hog industry, Jeff and his wife Tanya wanted to promote Canadian and Ontario product. "We are 100% Canadian," he says, and the meat counter at JTK Meat Shoppe in Verschoyle has never deviated. This year marks ten years since the doors opened in 2016, growing from a single freezer into a full shop with its own Smoke and Grill and just under 30 staff.

What Jeff is proudest of is who's standing beside him. With his son Shawn stepping fully into the business, succession has become a lived reality. Next up is more space, new products, and a collaboration with farmers aimed at making the beef supply over 80% Ontario.

Read the full story
https://ruraloxford.ca/jtk-meat-shoppe-staying-100-canadian-through-a-decade-in-verschoyle/ 

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