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Announcing Oxford County’s Tourism Innovation Grant Recipients 2026!

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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2025 Oxford Tourism Innovation Grant Update

Business / By ROEDC

Three Oxford businesses received Tourism Innovation Grants this year. Tourism Oxford, Rural Oxford Economic Development Corporation and Community Futures Oxford partner on this initiative. We followed up with the recipients to see how the grant impacted them. Alisha Wilson, Transitions Equine Assisted Learning, said the grant funded the addition of a medicine garden and a fencing update. The garden has become

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Building a Future in Rural Oxford: Why Entrepreneurs Thrive Here

Business / By ROEDC

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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Announcing Oxford County’s Tourism Innovation Grant Recipients 2025

Community, Business / By ROEDC

Tourism Oxford, Community Futures Oxford and Rural Oxford Economic Development Corporation are pleased to announce the recipients of the 2025 Tourism Innovation Grant. Following a thorough review and scoring process, five local businesses were selected as finalists. The finalists presented to our objective judging panel on March 25 followed by a Q&A. Our judges, Carol Greenwood VP, Operations & Partnerships,

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Tourism Innovation Grant Program

Business, Community, Shop Local / By ROEDC

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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Oxford County Tourism Innovation Grant Recipients 2024

Business / By ROEDC

Tourism Oxford, Community Futures Oxford and Rural Oxford Economic Development Corporation are pleased to announce the recipients of the 2024 Tourism Innovation Grant. Following a thorough review and scoring process, five local businesses were selected as finalists. The finalists met with an objective judging panel on March 18 via Zoom to present their projects and answer questions. The judges had

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2023 Tourism Innovation Grant award winners announced

Business, Shop Local, Supporting Oxford / By ROEDC

Tourism Oxford, Community Futures Oxford and Rural Oxford Economic Development Corporation are pleased to announce the recipients of the 2023 Tourism Innovation Grant. Following a thorough review and scoring process, four local businesses will each receive $3,000 to help develop a new tourism product in 2023. The 2023 grant recipients include: In total, the program received nine applications, which were

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Three Oxford Organizations offering second round of Tourism Grants

Business, Community, Marketing, Shop Local, Supporting Oxford / By ROEDC

Three grants of $3,000 will be given to local businesses that are developing or expanding tourism experiences in Oxford County. The organizations involved feel it is important to offer unique and innovative visitor experiences to motivate longer stays and increase year-round visits in the area.

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Oxford County Federation of Agriculture Promotes Local Food

Agriculture, Business, Marketing, Shop Local, Supporting Oxford / By ROEDC

Written by: Laura Fraser, MSR Supporting farmers and promoting local food is always a high priority at OFA, and the Oxford County Federation of Agriculture is fostering their relationship with community partners to share this message. Oxford Fresh is a partnership between two groups who share a passion and love for promoting local – the

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Oxford County Tourism Innovation Grant

Business, Management, Marketing, Shop Local / By ROEDC

Applications now open. Community Futures Oxford has teamed up with Tourism Oxford to award two grants of $3,000 to local businesses that will develop or expand tourism experiences in Oxford County. With growing interest in domestic travel destinations, it is important to offer exciting and innovative visitor experiences to motivate longer stays and increase year-round

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Tourism Oxford providing partnership opportunities for local businesses and organizations

Business, Community, News / By ROEDC

Partnerships provide businesses with learning opportunities and resources to help grow their tourism business Tourism Oxford is offering a variety of partnership opportunities for local tourism businesses and organizations looking to increase their reach and engage audiences. Businesses that meet appropriate criteria, developed through research and consultation with the tourism industry, are eligible to participate

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