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Middlesex County Economic Development and Tourism Celebrate MarCom Awards Success

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.

Glencoe, Ontario – October 9, 2024 – Today marks a significant milestone for Middlesex County as the economic development team proudly welcomes Ontario Plants to the community. This new facility represents a major investment in the county and underscores the community's readiness to collaborate with innovative agri-businesses aimed at enhancing agricultural growth in the region, according to Cara Finn, Director of Economic Development for Middlesex County. 

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 Spa Date is a full service spa located in Middlesex County in the town of Kilworth

The Middlesex Workforce Development Partnership is thrilled to announce the launch of the "Pitch Your Plan" youth business competition. This dynamic contest invites students from grades 7-12 to step forward with their innovative business ideas and compete for a chance to turn their dreams into reality.

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.