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Sew Stylish Wedding Works, Ingersoll, ON
Owner Jessy Eterno, Since 2019 When Jessy Eterno was a student in Fanshawe’s Fashion Design program, her co-op placement at Sew Stylish Wedding Works in Ingersoll involved alterations and then she was hired for sales on weekends. Her first experience with being an entrepreneur, however, began later with wedding dress alterations out of her home … read more
Transitions Equine Assisted Learning, Tavistock, ON
Owner Alisha Wilson, Established 2021 When Community Futures Oxford sponsored a Woodstock Chamber of Commerce award category, Alisha Wilson became aware of its services and began following on social media. After applying, Alisha was awarded a Community Futures Oxford Youth Entrepreneur Grant in 2024. Having formerly operated out of another facility, Alisha is better able … read more
Join Us for The Future of Business Summit: Using AI and Digital Marketing for Growth
YOU’RE INVITED! You’re invited to attend our Business Summit breakfast and workshop event on October 10, 2024 at Elm Hurst, Ingersoll. The event takes place from 8 am to noon. Tickets are $50 and available on Eventbrite. Join us for this new event! Breakfast and a hands-on workshop! This exclusive workshop will help you unlock … read more
Community Futures Oxford celebrates Entrepreneurship in Oxford County
Community Futures Oxford hosted its annual general meeting June 25 in Woodstock, ON. Since inception, the organization has disbursed $24,896,264 in loans and equity to 426 businesses that were starting or growing in the community. This directly impacted 3,319 jobs. Since 1993, Community Futures Oxford has awarded 381 grants in the amount of $1,359,408. The … read more
Snyder’s Family Farm
Hosting Tens of Thousands in Their Own Backyard Rural businesses, organizations and communities are the cornerstone of Canada’s economy. To ensure rural Canadians are positioned for success, the Government of Canada, through the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario), has partnered with Community Futures Development Corporations (CFDCs) across southern Ontario to provide … read more
Join Us for International Women’s Day Breakfast
YOU’RE INVITED! Everyone is welcome to attend our International Women’s Day breakfast and networking event on February 27, 2024 at Elm Hurst, Ingersoll. The event takes place from 7:30 am to 10:30 am. Tickets are $15 and available on Eventbrite. Our Featured Speaker is Cheryl Haskett of Udderly Ridiculous Farm Life in Bright, ON Udderly … read more