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Invest in Middlesex From inspiration to expansion, Middlesex Economic Development is dedicated to helping businesses grow

Middlesex Economic Development works in collaboration with our municipal partners, supporting the creation of new businesses, expansion of existing businesses and the attraction of companies that generate meaningful employment, create regional wealth and share the community’s values. Visit us at www.investinmiddlesex.ca

Make it in Middlesex. Middlesex County, Ontario is a vibrant community of 75

,000 within easy reach of major markets. Middlesex County is fertile ground for business with a skilled workforce, world class education and research facilities, low business costs and shovel ready sites

Registration is open for the Middlesex County 2026 Agri-Business Tour!Join us Thursday, October 1 for a full day touring...
09/03/2026

Registration is open for the Middlesex County 2026 Agri-Business Tour!

Join us Thursday, October 1 for a full day touring agricultural businesses across the county.

Agriculture is our leading sector, and this is your chance to see the operations driving it and meet the people behind them.

🗓️ Thursday, October 1 | Starts at 8:30 a.m.
📍 Departing from 110 Industrial Rd, Southwest Middlesex

Register: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/middlesex-county-2026-agri-business-tour-tickets-1998363210156

Municipality of Southwest Middlesex Middlesex County Municipality of North Middlesex Municipality of Strathroy-Caradoc Municipality of Thames Centre Township of Adelaide Metcalfe Township of Adelaide Metcalfe Municipality of Middlesex Centre

09/01/2026

80 years. Three generations. One Middlesex County plant.

Coldstream Concrete has been manufacturing precast concrete in Middlesex County since 1945. What started with farm drain tile is now custom heavy precast up to 32,000 kg, including box culverts used in accelerated bridge construction, helping municipalities replace aging crossings in days rather than months.

Today the company is led by Amy Koteles, the third generation of her family and a leader in an industry where women at the top are still rare, carrying forward what her grandfather started in 1945.

We spent a morning on the plant floor with Amy. Watch the conversation and read the full business profile: https://www.investinmiddlesex.ca/articles/newsletter/built-last-coldstream-concrete-marks-80-years-manufacturing-middlesex-county

Learn more about Coldstream Concrete here: https://coldstreamconcrete.com/

The Canadian Plowing Championship is coming to Middlesex County.From September 2 to 4, the Middlesex Plowmen's Associati...
08/31/2026

The Canadian Plowing Championship is coming to Middlesex County.

From September 2 to 4, the Middlesex Plowmen's Association hosts Canada's top competitive plowmen at the Van Geffen farm on Egremont Drive in Adelaide Metcalfe, near Strathroy.

Agriculture is one of Middlesex County's foundational industries, and national events like this put our farm community, our land, and our agri-business sector in front of visitors from across the country.

Event highlights:
🎉 Opening ceremonies and Parade of Tractors, September 2 at 8:30 AM
🚜 Competition plowing daily at 10:00 AM
🍽️ Community BBQ and charity auction, September 2
🌟 Celebration banquet at Caradoc Sands, September 4

Middlesex County Municipality of Middlesex Centre Municipality of Strathroy-Caradoc Municipality of North Middlesex Municipality of Southwest Middlesex Township of Adelaide Metcalfe Township of Lucan Biddulph Municipality of Thames Centre

School infrastructure is economic development infrastructure.The Ontario Government has announced funding for three scho...
08/26/2026

School infrastructure is economic development infrastructure.

The Ontario Government has announced funding for three school projects in Middlesex County :

An expanded replacement for St. Patrick Catholic Elementary School in the Township of Lucan Biddulph (Lucan), with capacity for 424 students. An addition at Parkview Public School in the Municipality of Middlesex Centre (Komoka), adding 225 student spaces. An addition at West Nissouri Public School in the Municipality of Thames Centre (Thorndale), adding 207 student spaces.

That is more than 850 student spaces coming to communities across the county.

These investments respond to real growth. Lucan Biddulph, Middlesex Centre and Thames Centre are among the fastest-growing communities in the region, driven by new residential development and families choosing Middlesex County as a place to live and work.

For employers, this matters. Modern schools and expanded capacity make it easier to attract and retain workforce talent. For investors and developers, it signals that public infrastructure is keeping pace with growth.

Thank you to the Province of Ontario for investing in the communities where our workforce lives.

Learn more about growing in Middlesex County: https://ow.ly/9akh50ZFnu6

Read the full funding announcement here:
https://ow.ly/MMVA50ZFnu7

Demand for industrial space in Southwestern Ontario is growing.According to Colliers' Q2 2026 Southwestern Ontario Indus...
08/25/2026

Demand for industrial space in Southwestern Ontario is growing.

According to Colliers' Q2 2026 Southwestern Ontario Industrial Market Report, businesses across the region occupied approximately 562,000 sq. ft. more industrial space than they vacated last quarter, a clear signal of expansion and new activity.

Closer to home, CBRE's Q2 2026 Industrial Market Report points to continued growth in manufacturing employment and GDP in the region, underscoring the strength and resilience of our regional manufacturing economy.

With strategic access to Highways 401 and 402, a skilled workforce and room for business growth, Middlesex County is well positioned to build on this momentum and welcome new investment.

Sources:
Canada Industrial Figures Q2 2026 - CBRE – https://www.cbre.ca/insights/figures/canada-industrial-figures-q2-2026
Southwestern Ontario Industrial MR 2026Q2 – Colliers - https://www.collierscanada.com/-/media/files/canada/research/2026/q2/southwestern-ontario-industrial-q226-report-1.ashx?sc_lang=en-ca

Supporting Middlesex County Businesses Through Changing Trade ConditionsRecent tariff discussions between Canada and the...
08/24/2026

Supporting Middlesex County Businesses Through Changing Trade Conditions

Recent tariff discussions between Canada and the United States continue to create uncertainty for businesses, particularly those involved in cross-border trade or dependent on integrated supply chains.

Middlesex County Economic Development is monitoring these developments and will continue to update our Tariff and Trade Resources page as new information, government programs, and business supports become available.

We also recognize that the impacts will vary from business to business. Companies may be facing changes to input costs, supply chains, customer relationships, export markets, or future investment decisions. Middlesex County businesses do not need to navigate these changes alone.

Our Economic Development team is available to meet confidentially, one-on-one with businesses that are experiencing or anticipating impacts. These conversations allow us to better understand the challenges facing individual businesses, help identify relevant programs and resources, connect businesses with government and industry partners, and explore opportunities to respond and adapt.

If your business is being affected by the changing trade environment, or you have questions about the resources available, we encourage you to contact our office any time at [email protected]
https://www.investinmiddlesex.ca/alerts/navigating-canada-us-tariffs

🌾 SAVE THE DATE! 🚜Invest in Middlesex County’s Annual Agri-Business Tour📅 Thursday, October 1, 2026Join Middlesex County...
08/24/2026

🌾 SAVE THE DATE! 🚜
Invest in Middlesex County’s Annual Agri-Business Tour
📅 Thursday, October 1, 2026

Join Middlesex County’s Department of Economic Development for a day of local innovation, agriculture, and connection as we explore the diverse businesses helping shape the future of agri-business in our region.

Mark your calendar and stay tuned. Tour starting point, registration details, and more are coming soon.
October 1st – we hope to see you on the tour!

A new kind of home has opened its doors in Lucan.Highview Lucan officially welcomed the community on August 18, with res...
08/21/2026

A new kind of home has opened its doors in Lucan.

Highview Lucan officially welcomed the community on August 18, with residents set to move in this September. The 53-suite residence brings three types of living together under one roof: retirement living, specialized dementia care, and supported independent living for adults with intellectual or developmental disabilities, autism, and other forms of neurodiversity.

The opening also means new local jobs. Highview is hiring in Lucan across a range of roles, from Developmental Service Workers and nurses to recreation staff, housekeepers, and cooks. It's a meaningful addition to housing, care capacity, and employment in the Township of Lucan Biddulph.

We love to see this kind of investment in Middlesex County. New housing, expanded care capacity, and local employment all in one project is a win for Lucan Biddulph and the county as a whole.

Interested in joining the team? Visit highviewres.com/careers

Read more from the Lakeshore Advance: https://lnkd.in/g76AD8jP

Exciting infrastructure investment is taking shape today in Middlesex County, where a new 35-metre telecommunications to...
08/20/2026

Exciting infrastructure investment is taking shape today in Middlesex County, where a new 35-metre telecommunications tower is being constructed at the Kilworth Business Park in the Municipality of Middlesex Centre.

The project will help close an important coverage gap in the area, where the nearest existing towers are roughly 3 km away. The newly constructed tower is designed for co-location, allowing multiple telecommunications carriers to share one structure.

New investments like this mean:
• Better connectivity to help local businesses operate and grow.
• More opportunities for residents to engage in remote and hybrid work.
• Support for growing communities and quality of life.
• Improved access to reliable communications, including 911 services, when they matter most.

Modern telecommunications infrastructure is as important as roads, water, and other essential services. Investments that strengthen our digital infrastructure ultimately strengthen our ability to attract investment, support business expansion, and build connected, resilient communities.

Another great step forward for Middlesex County as a region to live, work, invest and grow.


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Big news for Strathroy-Caradoc! 🏗️ Construction is officially underway on two new stores: Marshalls and FreshCo, at Stra...
08/19/2026

Big news for Strathroy-Caradoc! 🏗️ Construction is officially underway on two new stores: Marshalls and FreshCo, at Strathroy Crossing Plaza, next to Canadian Tire and near Walmart.

Fantastic to share this development is moving forward, bringing new retail choices, new local jobs, and more walkable amenities to one of Middlesex County's fastest-growing communities. Both stores are expected to open by summer 2027.

This is what investment in Middlesex looks like: new businesses, new opportunities, and continued growth for local residents. 📈

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