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Announcing Oxford County’s Tourism Innovation Grant Recipients 2026!

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Tourism Oxford, Community Futures Oxford and Rural Oxford Economic Development Corporation are pleased to announce the recipients of the 2026 Tourism Innovation Grant. Following a thorough review and scoring process, five local businesses and two non-profits were selected as finalists. The finalists presented to our objective judging panel on April 16 followed by a Q&A. Our judges, Carol Greenwood VP, […]

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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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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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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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Tourism Innovation Grant Program

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The 2025 Tourism Innovation Grant Program is officially open for applications! Now in its fourth year, this grant program is a collaboration between Community Futures Oxford, Tourism Oxford, and the Rural Oxford Economic Development Corporation. It supports local businesses that are creating or enhancing tourism experiences in Oxford County. These experiences aim to attract visitors

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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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Rural Oxford Economic Development 2023 Year in Review

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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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Rural Oxford EDC Joins Expert Panel at Conference South of the Border

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Rural Oxford Economic Development Corporation (EDC) was represented at the recent Smart Cities Connect Fall Conference and Expo in Washington, D.C. Rural Oxford EDC may seem like a small player when you look at similar organizations across North America, but to one area businessperson, having this organization represented with a group of economic experts was

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Ivy Rose Creative – a special place where children and parents grow!

Ivy Rose Creative – a special place where children and parents grow!

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Ivy Rose Creative is the creation of Stratford native Victoria Morris. The Tavistock business opened in March of this year and is a play space for children that offers programming designed by Morris who is a Registered Early Childhood Educator with 16 years in the field. Her classes and workshops have been planned with a

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