City of Oxford

Downtown Oxford catches the spirit of the past, enriches the present, and embraces the future and we are recognized as a National Registered Historic District as well as a Main Street America Affiliate for 2023. Oxford takes pride in its historical, walkable, friendly community with an array of unique shops, restaurants, and businesses. Family-oriented events and activities are planned for year-round enjoyment. 

SBA LEARNING CENTER
Access training modules through the Small Business Administration (SBA) Learning Center. 

GROW WITH GOOGLE 
Access digital training courses and tools to help your small business adapt, grow, and better serve you and your community! 
Register for webinars through this link

COMMUNITY PARTNERS
Downtown Oxford Economic Development Corporation (DOEDC): The DOEDC is a 501 (c)(3) not-for-profit organization governed by an executive committee, a 10-member board, and three (3) ex-officio members whose purpose is to focus on Downtown revitalization and enhancement while preserving the historical character. 

DOEDC meets monthly at the following times and locations:
             - Design Committee Meeting: Every first Monday of the month at 10:00 am, Strong Arm Bakery
             - Promotions Committee Meeting: Every first Tuesday of the month at 10:00 am, 105 Main Street (below The Hub on Main)
             - Commerce Committee Meeting: Every first Wednesday of the month at 8:00 am, Oxford Oaks Distillery 
             - DOEDC Board Meeting: Every first Wednesday of the month at 9:00 am 

Non-Profit/Community Organizations: The Downtown Development office strives to work and partner with community organizations and non-profits to bring a variety of support services, events, and activities to Downtown Oxford and the City of Oxford as a whole. 


INCENTIVES
The DOEDC offers a Façade Incentive Grant program for businesses specifically interested in our historic downtown area as well as providing information for Starting a New Business.  They also offer a listing of available business spaces to rent or purchase in the Downtown area.  

*DOEDC and the City of Oxford are currently working to revise current incentive programs in order to develop additional resources for new business owners and business expansion/retention efforts. *



Related Links:
- Facebook
- Instagram 
- Main to Main Trail
- NC Main Street 

Downtown Development Department Contacts: 
Downtown Development Main Street Director
Office: 919-603-1164

Brianne Elliot, Events Programming & Promotions Coordinator 
Office: 919-603-1101

                       
Oxford is a North Carolina Main Street community, designated by the N.C. Department of Commerce Main Street & Rural Planning Center. Oxford's Main Street Program is charged with administering the program at the local level and building public-private partnerships to spur economic development that achieves measurable results such as investment, business growth, and job creation. 

As a Main Street America Affiliate™, the City of Oxford and DOEDC is part of a national network of more than 1,200 neighborhoods and communities that share both a commitment to creating high-quality places and to building stronger communities through preservation-based economic development.