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Ingersoll Rails House of Brews, Ingersoll, ON
Owners Craig and Kath Rathburn, Since 2019 Craig and Kath Rathburn incorporated their business in 2019, opening Ingersoll Rails House of Brews in 2024. After investigating other financial options that were either unobtainable or too expensive, and not wanting to alter their vison to meet private investor influence, Craig and Kath contacted Community Futures Oxford. … read more
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