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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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Retail and Small Business Potential at 66 Albert Street West, Plattsville

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If you’re a small business owner or entrepreneur looking for a prime rural downtown retail location, 2-66 Albert Street West in Plattsville offers a compelling opportunity to put down roots in this charming village. This fully renovated street‑level commercial property is currently available for lease and presents flexible space suitable for a variety of retail,

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Connect with Local Talent at the Oxford County Career Expo

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The Oxford County Career Expo, hosted by Community Employment Services, takes place on Thursday, March 26, 2026, and offers employers a powerful opportunity to connect directly with job seekers and future talent from across the region. Oxford County continues to experience strong population growth and steady job creation, yet many employers report ongoing challenges filling

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Strengthening the Heart of Rural Communities: The Rural Downtown Forum launches in February

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The Rural Oxford Economic Development Corporation (Rural Oxford EDC) is looking to launch the Rural Downtown Project, a new initiative designed to revitalize Oxford County’s rural commercial cores and support local entrepreneurship. The project recognizes that rural downtowns and village cores are more than economic hubs—they are central to community identity, connection, and long-term resilience.

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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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Tourism Oxford and Snyder’s Family Farm utilize federal funding to enhance local tourism experiences

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Twenty organizations expand experiences to attract more visitors with Government of Canada support August 21, 2024 – Bright, Ontario                Southwestern Ontario attracts thousands of visitors with its scenic landscapes, rich heritage, dynamic arts scene and quaint towns. Nestled between Lake Erie to the south and Lake Huron to the north,

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Rural Oxford EDC teams up with Canada’s Outdoor Farm Show on New Exhibit

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June 24, 2024 – Rural Oxford Economic Development Corporation has joined Canada’s Outdoor Farm Show (COFS) to create a Discover Rural Oxford exhibit. “The exhibit will bring local fare to an international stage,” said Rural Oxford EDC Economic Development Officer Crystal van Roekel. Discover Rural Oxford is an exciting initiative set to debut at Canada’s Outdoor Farm Show, the

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