Retail business has remained stable through-out the last decade. The cultural amenities are inordinate for a city of this size. Oxford looks to advance, promote and encourage managed economic, commercial and civic development to take its community forward while retaining its small-town college tradition. Square D, Oxford's largest employer is located in this corridor.
Opportunities exist for retail, professional office and service firms.
The new parks on the Uptown square will bring the area into sharper focus as the center of activity in Oxford, with a performance venue, new plantings, sculp-ture and other attractions for gathering and leisure. Other major retailers, such as Kroger and Wal-Mart, are located here. Food and service businesses complement major retailers. The area is in close proximity to several residential neighborhoods. Located on US 27 South, this area, serving as the main approach to Oxford, is currently being planned for professional office and service uses.