Economic Development

Ontario Welcomes $3.2 Million Manufacturing Investment in Oxford

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The Straw Boss will create five new good-paying jobs WOODSTOCK — The Ontario government is welcoming an investment of $3,267,406 by The Straw Boss, an Ontario-based producer of clean chopped straw and pellet bedding for the equine, poultry, and farm retail industry, to boost local manufacturing and create five new good-paying jobs in Oxford. The investment […]

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Business Event – Funders Forum – November 27th – 2pm to 4pm – Tillsonburg Soccer Club

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The WOWC Funders Forum in Oxford County will be at the Tillsonburg Soccer Club on Thursday, November 27th from 2pm – 4pm. We hope that you will join us and share this opportunity with your business network.——————————————————————————————————————————————— The Western Ontario Fall Funders Forum Series is an in-person opportunity to meet representatives from various provincial ministries,

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2026-2030 Strategic Plan

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Rural Oxford Economic Development Corporation (Rural Oxford EDC) is a local non-profit organization that focuses on the diverse economic development and investment attraction needs of Oxford County’s rural municipalities. Oxford County is a regional municipality in Southwestern Ontario and is amongst the most prosperous rural communities in Ontario with its rich agricultural heritage and extensive

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Building Stronger Communities: Understanding The Power Of Community Economic Development

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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, empowering communities to drive sustainable growth, create jobs, and enhance quality of life for their residents. For economic development professionals seeking to make a profound and lasting impact, understanding the

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Oxford Connection’s Fam Tour Series receives prestigious EDCO Award of Excellence

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OXFORD COUNTY, ON – The Oxford Connection “Fam Tour” and digital video series has been selected as the recipient of the 2022 Economic Developers Council of Ontario (EDCO) Award of Excellence for the Investment Attraction – Urban Population over 100,000 category. The EDCO Awards of Excellence is an annual program organized by the EDCO Awards Committee that

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Oxford County Shortlisted for Prestigious EDCO Award

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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 Awards of Excellence is an annual program and looks for distinctive ideas and initiatives that can become economic development best practices of the future. Winners in each category are eligible

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Oxford Connection Releases New Video Series Showcasing Rural Strength to Prospective Investors

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The Economic Development Offices of Oxford County – collectively known as the “Oxford Connection” – are pleased to announce the release of a new video series showcasing how attractive the area is for new investment and growth. The Familiarization or “FAM” Tour video series takes a deep dive into what makes Oxford County and the

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