News & Events
2026 Tourism Innovation Grant Program Applications Now Open
APPLICATIONS OPEN Community Futures Oxford, Tourism Oxford and Rural Oxford Economic Development jointly announce: the Tourism Innovation Grant Program applications are now open. The Tourism Innovation Grant Program supports Oxford County businesses (and now non-profits) who are developing or expanding tourism to offer unique and innovative visitor experiences. Applications are evaluated on sustainability, creativity, innovation, … read more
Join Us for Understanding Your Customer: A Hands-On Workshop in Empathy & Journey Mapping
Join us for breakfast and panel discussion fostering collaboration and partnerships among Oxford County entrepreneurs. February 25, 2025. Community Building, Strategies, Resource Sharing, Overcoming Challenges. Tickets on Eventbrite $30. All are welcome
2025 Oxford Tourism Innovation Grant Update
Three Oxford businesses received Tourism Innovation Grants this year. Tourism Oxford, Rural Oxford Economic Development Corporation and Community Futures Oxford partner on this initiative. We followed up with the recipients to see how the grant impacted them. Alisha Wilson, Transitions Equine Assisted Learning, said the grant funded the addition of a medicine garden and a … read more
R&Bcreeations, Woodstock, ON
Rebecca (Becca) Neepin, since 2019 Rebecca (Becca) Neepin received a Community Futures Oxford Young Entrepreneur Grant in June 2025. Becca has owned R&Bcreeations since 2019, an Indigenous-owned business that offers custom apparel, merchandise, and workshops rooted in culture and community. “I create everything from Every Child Matters shirts all custom personalized items with all holidays, … read more
Join Us for The Future of Business Summit: Beyond Chat GPT
New & Practical AI Tools To Save Time and Boost Productivity! You’re invited to attend our Business Summit breakfast and workshop event on October 29, 2025 at Elm Hurst, Ingersoll. The event takes place from 8 am to noon. Tickets are $50 and available on Eventbrite. AI is evolving fast — and the tools now … read more
D&B Construction, Tillsonburg, ON
Owners Ben and Dylan Taylor, since 2023 Brothers Ben and Dylan Taylor began D&B Construction in Tillsonburg two years ago and have one part-time employee. Recipients of the Young Entrepreneur Grant, they’ve made networking connections at a CF Oxford event that led to business opportunities. Connecting with CF Oxford has provided new business contacts and … read more