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For nearly 40 years, this family-owned Middlesex Centre builder has shaped where people in Middlesex County live, work and put down roots. Now headquartered on Komoka Road, Melchers Construction has spent close to four decades building homes, neighbourhoods and business spaces across Middlesex County and Southwestern Ontario. What began in 1987 as a home renovation company is now a full-service design/build firm creating entire communities in Ilderton, Kilworth and Komoka. The latest episode of Making it in Middlesex goes on site with the Melchers team to see how a family business grew alongside the county it calls home, and why it continues to invest here.

Tourism Signage Program Now Open Help travellers find their way to you. Middlesex County's new Tourism Signage Program is now accepting applications from tourism-related businesses and attractions. Developed through the Middlesex County Tourism Wayfinding Strategy 2026, the new signs feature a fresh, consistent design that reflects the Visit Middlesex brand. They are built for clear visibility and easy reading and are placed along County roads to guide visitors to the experiences that make Middlesex worth exploring.

Since 1945, the family-owned manufacturer has been producing precast concrete from its plant in Coldstream, in the heart of Middlesex County. What began with concrete drain tile for local farms has grown into one of Ontario's leaders in custom heavy precast, producing box culverts, maintenance holes, catch basins, headwalls and reinforced concrete pipe for infrastructure projects across the province.

The Wandering Bee Flower Farm is a multi-generational family operation run by Dan and Bronwyn Mund on a hill above the Thames River. The farm grows seasonal cut flowers from April through October using regenerative agriculture and organic growing practices, with a focus on supporting soil health while producing beautiful blooms for homes and businesses across the region.

Our judging panel was impressed by the quality of applications received this year for 2026’s Pitch your Plan Youth Business Plan competition.  With prizes available in two divisions – Elementary – Grade 7&8, and Secondary – Grade 9-12.  Both winners were presented with a MacBook Air and Invest in Middlesex swag by Warden Sue Clarke to help support their business launch. 

Three County Programs Help Fuel Local Municipal Growth, Investment, and Housing As communities across Middlesex County prepare for future growth, three County funding programs are helping municipalities advance locally determined housing, infrastructure, employment lands, and economic development priorities. The Community Improvement Support Program, Employment Lands Readiness Program, and Middlesex County Loan Program provide municipalities with tools to attract investment, expand housing options, prepare employment lands for development, and bring serviced land to market sooner. Together, these programs strengthen local municipal capacity and support communities in achieving their locally determined planning and development goals.

A Taste of Thailand, Rooted in Middlesex County When Thai Pad opened its doors in Lucan, Ontario, it brought something new to Middlesex County - authentic, from-scratch Thai cuisine made the way it is meant to be made, with no shortcuts and no compromises. Thai Pad is a family-owned and operated restaurant serving the Lucan Biddulph community and drawing visitors from across Middlesex County. For owner Lot Chansamone, the mission has always been simple: give customers the real experience.

Middlesex County is proud to announce the completion of its 2026 Tourism Wayfinding Strategy, a forward-looking plan that will guide how visitors discover, navigate, and experience everything our communities have to offer.

What is Pitch your Plan? Pitch your Plan is a program proudly presented by Invest in Middlesex and designed to ignite a spark of entrepreneurial spirit in our youth! Middlesex students, grades 7-12 are invited to share their business idea, and a short Pitch video, explaining your bright business idea. More than bragging rights are up for grabs too, MacBook Airs are available to be won. One awarded to the elementary (Grade 7 & 8) winner, and one for the top Secondary school (Grade 9-12) entry.

Middlesex County is pleased to share the launch of its new Economic Development and Tourism Strategic Plan. Building on the success of our previous strategy, it’s a roadmap designed to fuel growth, spark innovation, and showcase everything that makes our region a great place to live, work, build, and explore. This plan highlights what makes Middlesex County special: our collaboration, our creativity and our commitment to building for the future alongside our local and regional partners, businesses, and senior levels of government. The strategy lays out how Invest in Middlesex will work with local and regional partners on a coordinated approach to investment attraction, business retention and expansion, workforce development and tourism promotion. As an upper-tier municipality, Middlesex County plays a key role in generating opportunities, strengthening regional competitiveness, and supporting local municipal partners.