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Middlesex County is flourishing with small businesses that enrich our community and drive the local economy. One standout is Willow and Water, a remarkable establishment owned and operated by Mia VanBree, whose lifelong passion for horses and the great outdoors is at the heart of this thriving venture.

Last week, Middlesex County staff joined the Grain Farmers of Ontario (GFO) on a tour of agricultural businesses in the County. The tour began at the new Holiday Inn Express, proceeded through southwest Middlesex County, and included visits to Aspire’s cricket processing facility, Arva Flour Mills, and the Western University Environmental Sciences Field Centre. The final stop was Stanton Farms, showcasing innovative agricultural practices. The tour highlighted the significant contributions of grain farmers, who produce $900 million in regional GDP and manage 84% of the county's farmland.

The Invest in Middlesex familiarization (FAM) tours kicked-off 2024 with a fungi-filled adventure in Putnam, Thames Centre, bringing together businesses, elected officials, and curious neighbors for a behind-the-scenes peek at Whitecrest Innovations.

We're excited to announce the upcoming release of the newest installment in our "Middlesex at Work" video series.

Dedicated to the processing and marketing of canned and frozen vegetables and fruits, Nortera operates plants in Canada and the United States.

The Business Appreciation Program is designed to create a cohesive approach to welcoming new businesses and organizations to Middlesex County, and celebrating the anniversaries of current establishments.

Middlesex County has been busy this fall with a number of Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) shows.

One of only two companies in the world that manufacture curling stones – Canada Curling Stone Co. opened their doors to the County on Thursday, September 28th to show how they have been manufacturing curling stones since 1992 for curling clubs around the world.

The Ontario Manufacturing Communities Alliance (OMCA) is a partnership of economic and business development organizations, committed to bringing new businesses to Ontario’s manufacturing sector.

Here you will find the last of four features that make up this new and exciting video series, profiling amazing companies from across Middlesex County.