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Rural Oxford Hits the Road to Connect with Local Businesses This Summer

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Supporting the success of rural downtown businesses remains a top priority for Rural Oxford Economic Development. This summer, we’re taking that commitment on the road through a collaborative business outreach initiative designed to strengthen connections with entrepreneurs across Oxford County. Rural Oxford Economic Development is partnering with The Small Business Centre and Community Employment Services

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A Strong Foundation with a Bright Future – Algro Farms, Norwich

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Algro Farms Inc. is embracing mechanical and technological development to build on its tried and true traditional roots, into a long-term sustainable operation growing speciality onions. “There is no other way to grow,” said operations and sales manager Wilmer Melissant, who along with his brother Joris, in charge of equipment and major projects, are partnering

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Building a Future in Rural Oxford: Why Entrepreneurs Thrive Here

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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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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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Discover Rural Oxford: Meet the Local Businesses Showcasing the Best of Rural Oxford at Canada’s Outdoor Farm Show

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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

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Rural Oxford EDC Sets Out to Develop a New Strategic Plan

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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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LITTLE BONES GRILL

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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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Local Sourcing and Community Support: The Block Butcher Shop’s Recipe for Success

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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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Oxford Granite & Quartz-Transforming Visions into Reality

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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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