31st Line Strategic Communications was honoured at the Rural Oxford Economic Development Forum for being innovative and setting themselves apart from their competition.
31st Line Strategic Communications ballooned in size to the point where traditionally they wouldn't have been allowed to continue expanding due to zoning restrictions in
But that's where President Karen Sample broke the mold and pushed to stay at her location in
"We talked to them about the fact that we'd like to keep the business there, and we weren't interfering with farming in any way - we actually do agriculture and live agriculture every day in what with do in the business and that it makes sense for us to be there."
Sample says that by being able to stay put they have been able to stand out from other businesses and even help bring more jobs to
"So I'm very, very passionate about helping to build our economy locally and I'm very proud to be here. I believe it's the heart of Canadian agriculture. You can change things and if you have a good idea talk to someone and you can make it happen."
The forum also included special guest speaker Melissa Shenk.

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