EXCITING OPPORTUNITY: Apply Now to be an Exhibitor at Discover Rural Oxford.
EXCITING OPPORTUNITY: Apply Now to be an Exhibitor at Discover Rural Oxford.
In a world that often feels rushed and disconnected, there’s something magical about the humble small town cafe-a place where time seems to slow down, and every visitor is treated like family. Little Town Cafe, on Main Street in Norwich, will attempt to do just that. Representative of how Norwich maintains itself as a small, […]
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In the heart of Southwestern Ontario, something remarkable is happening. Across the rolling farmland and vibrant small towns of Rural Oxford, entrepreneurs are finding the perfect balance between opportunity and community. Whether you’re launching a new agri-business, expanding your shop floor, or exploring value-added food production, Rural Oxford offers the kind of business environment that
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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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Established in 1916, Moores Seeds has seen a few changes in ownership, but has never wavered in their commitment to quality and community. Ralph Moore & Sons was established in 1916 as a family farm in Norwich. In the early years, dairy and vegetable farming were the main focus. However, in 1939 the opportunity to
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Discover Rural Oxford returns for its second year at Canada’s Outdoor Farm Show, bringing together an inspiring collection of local businesses that highlight the rich entrepreneurial spirit of our rural communities. This unique exhibit connects visitors with market-style vendors offering products and experiences you can’t always find at the farm show—encouraging people to shop local
In 2014, Rural Oxford Economic Development Corporation, also known as Rural Oxford EDC, established as a non-profit economic development organization with a mandate to focus on, and serve, the diverse needs of Oxford County’s rural economies. Specifically, Rural Oxford EDC represents five member municipalities- the townships of Blandford-Blenheim, East Zorra-Tavistock, Norwich, South-West Oxford, and Zorra.
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It gets so sticky down hereBetter butter your cue finger up It’s the start of another new year Better call the newspaper up(Little Bones- The Tragically Hip) Consider us called! Little Bones Grill, operated by Mat Taylor, is ‘not a chip wagon’, but rather a ‘sandwich wagon’. They make sandwiches, tacos, smoked meat dishes and
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The crisp Autumn air is upon us, but that doesn’t mean that we can’t still crave the smoky scent of the grill, and who better to supply the delicious meats to go upon that grill, but The Block Butcher Shop. The Block Butcher Shop, in Norwich, opened on September 10th, 2024 to rave reviews. Mitchell
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He hasn’t even reached the age of 20 years old yet, but Norwich Township resident Ethan Cornish has quite a track record of entrepreneurship. In 2017 at 13, he created Acorn Sound and DJ. He took that business and incorporated it into Cornish Entertainment Ltd. “The name didn’t limit me to what we were able
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Located in Norwich, Oxford Granite & Quartz is a custom fabrication shop in the natural stone industry open to consumers, contractors, and builders alike. This budding business opened in November, 2023 and is definitely leaving an impression with its customers! With almost 20 years in the business, Master Craftsman Amil Benyamin started Oxford Granite &
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I’d like to take a moment to thank our five rural municipalities and board members for contributing to Rural Oxford Economic Development‘s overall success. The economic and political landscape has been dynamic to say the least. Our team worked hard to support businesses and developers and we couldn’t have helped or made as many thoughtful connections as
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Sisters, best friends, and entrepreneurs, Pam and Paula de Montmorency, own and operate Ray’s on the Dell, a mobile specialty coffee truck in Norwich, Ontario that pops up at Oxford area events to serve the local community. Pam and Paula felt that there needed to be more local options available for consumers and business, where
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