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For nearly a century, Dashwood Industries has been shaping homes across Ontario with windows and doors that stand the test of time. Founded in 1928 in Dashwood, Ontario, the company has grown from a small local manufacturer into a trusted name in the residential and replacement market. Today, Dashwood continues that tradition from its modern facility in the Township of Adelaide Metcalfe in Middlesex County, where innovation and community go hand in hand.

Middlesex County is home to a robust agriculture industry that provides foundational support for the local economy. Van Osch Farms, a family-owned beef cattle and cash crop operation that has been nurturing the land and feeding families since 1954, is one of these foundational agricultural businesses.

Middlesex County’s Business Retention and Expansion (BR&E) initiative supports local businesses to foster job growth and economic vitality. Through confidential interviews, the program identifies challenges and opportunities to create targeted action plans for job retention, expansion, and an improved business climate. Open to all industries and businesses of every size.

Middlesex County provides a good environment for growing small businesses that strengthen the community and fuel local economic growth. Among them, Baribeau Construction stands out as a multi-generational family business that has been building not just structures, but trust and relationships, for over three decades. Founded in 1987 by Jack Baribeau, this Dorchester-based company has grown into a trusted name in Southwestern Ontario, blending small business values with construction expertise.

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.

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

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.

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.