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Three local organizations focused on business and arts in Oxford County have been awarded nearly $34,000 in grants from a county economic stimulus fund.
The Ingersoll BIA, Woodstock BIA and Ingersoll Theatre of Performing Arts will receive a combined $33,995 in funds from the Oxford Economic Stimulus Fund to combat the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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The Woodstock BIA will use its $25,000 grant to fund its Love Downtown Woodstock project, which supports local businesses in safely opening patios, welcoming visitors and fostering events. Its particular focus is on helping businesses adapt to outdoor dining.
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In a year like no other, the Ingersoll District Chamber of Commerce decided to honour front-line workers as its Citizens of the Year for 2020.
This year’s honour is being given in lieu of the chamber’s annual awards of excellence, and is the first of its kind for the chamber in its 60-year history.
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“It was important for us to do something different to acknowledge what an impact our front-line workers have had locally. These are people we know, and who we see everyday. For many people, these are our family members and friends, and they’ve dealt with so much this year. They’re really our hometown heroes” said Allan Simm, president of the Ingersoll Chamber of Commerce, in a statement.