OMI ~ In the
News:
Oxford
Mainstreet Inc. is at an exciting crossroads. A new board
of directors is helping to guide the vision of OMI. As a
result of the BID, a greater representation of business/property
owners will be on the board. With their invaluable experience,
we look forward to working together to continue the commitment
OMI has to the downtown businesses and the revitilization of downtown
Oxford.
July 15 -
OxfordFest - OxfordRun 5K
OMI,
the Borough, Oxford Area Chamber of Commerce and working in conjuction
to plan OxfordFest. Mark your calendar for September 27,
2008 for a fun filled family day of food, culture, music, and
art. In addition, the OxfordRun 5K run, walk and dash is
back!! The event will begin at 9:00 a.m. The new course
will be certified by the USA Track & Field. More information
will follow suit - with registration forms for the 5K online shortly.
June 2008 -
Oxford Village Market Cross Promotes with downtown businesses
The
Oxford Village Market has not only expanded it's offerings to
include grass fed meats, cheeses, yogurts, artisans breads, jewelry,
and soaps, but the Market is now including the downtown businesses.
Bella Boriquen, StillWater Fibers, and Oxford Feed and Lumber
are just a few of the businesses that have been cross promoting
with the Tuesday Village Market. Wheater it is by offereing
free samples, a demonstration or information on their business,
the Market is helping to market the downtown.
April
24 - Oxford 's Take Your Child To Work Day A Success
Oxford
's first Downtown Take Your Child to Work Day proved to be a fun
filled afternoon for the children of downtown employees. The children
of downtown employees were able to choose from a variety of tours
and activities hosted by downtown Oxford businesses. Tours and
activities included Union Fire Station, the old mill of Oxford
Feed and Lumber, a weaving demonstration at StillWater Fibers,
floral arranging at Bittersweet Florist, napkin folding at Peppercorns
Restaurant and Oxford Card and Gifts showed the children how the
Webkinz plush animals get to Oxford . The Promotions committee
of OMI brainstormed the idea to showcase the downtown merchants
and provide the children of downtown employees a “behind the scenes”
glance at different businesses. The orginal concept of Take Your
Child to Work Day began in 1993 to give girls an opportunity to
see what career possibilities were available to them. Shortly
thereafter, the boys were included in the program. The children
who attended Oxford 's program were able to gleen a little of
what it might be like to be a business owner and the merchants
were able to showcase their talents.
