With the support of Community Futures Oxford, Alyssa Hazeleger grew her business from a small, one-room office space to a full fitness studio location. Natural Motion Health was the recipient of a young entrepreneur grant … Read More
Partnering to catalyse small business
At Community Futures Oxford, we know that every small business is different and the needs of entrepreneurs in different stages and industries have very unique needs. To provide a variety of opportunities and support … Read More
Growing your small business in Oxford: opportunities for every stage
Growing a small business is no easy task, especially in a small rural community. Community Futures Oxford can provide so many supports and resources to make that growth just a little bit easier. Our staff … Read More
Self Employment Training Information Session
Self Employment Training for Individuals Affected by Job Loss in the Manufacturing Sector After experiencing uncertainty, are you ready to consider being in control of your career path through self employment? Oxford-Norfolk-Elgin Community Futures are … Read More
Conversations on Entrepreneurship with Leap Junction
Last week, Community Futures Oxford was invited to join Leap Junction at the Fanshawe College Woodstock/Oxford campus. With a new take on learning from entrepreneurs in the trenches, the event welcomed four local business owners … Read More
COMMUNITY FUTURES OXFORD DISPERSES YOUNG ENTREPRENEUR GRANT TO LOCAL TECH STARTUP, GYMFLEET
Community Futures Oxford has dispersed a grant that will help a local tech startup to officially launch their business. Grants are made available to startup and existing small business owners under 30 through the Community … Read More
Young entrepreneur grows business with passion for local food and the health of her rural community
Young entrepreneur, Nicole VanQuaethem officially launched her business, SimplyNic Nutrition, in January 2017, but her journey that lead to this business began many years earlier. After starting university, Nicole found herself wanting to know more … Read More
What’s in a Brand?
With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, February is a month that brings upon tender feelings of love and sentiment about the important things in life. On a personal level this includes my family, partner, … Read More
How a small business loan made an entrepreneur’s dreams come true
When Sherri was just 25 years old, she worked full-time nights at a factory in Guelph. As things slowed down at the factory she found herself job sharing and was eventually laid off. Along the … Read More
2018 Leadership Development for Young Professionals in Oxford County
Community Futures Oxford and Rural Oxford Economic Development Corporation are partnering to bring leadership development training to Oxford County. The seminar will introduce Strengths Based Leadership. Delivered in two half day sessions, the seminars will help participants … Read More