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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

Announcing Oxford County’s Tourism Innovation Grant Recipients 2024!

Tourism Oxford, Community Futures Oxford and Rural Oxford Economic Development Corporation are pleased to announce the recipients of the 2024 Tourism Innovation Grant. Following a thorough review and scoring process, five local businesses were selected as finalists. The finalists met with an objective judging panel on March 18 via Zoom to present their projects and answer questions. Our judges from … 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

Apply Now! 2024 Tourism Innovation Grant Program

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 who are developing or expanding tourism to offer unique and innovative visitor experiences. Applications are evaluated on sustainability, creativity, innovation, feasibility, economic and … read more

Mastering Your Business Cash Flow: A Guide for Small Business Owners*

As a small business owner, understanding and managing your cash flow is crucial to the success and sustainability of your enterprise. Cash flow is the lifeblood of any business, and having a clear grasp of your financial inflows and outflows is essential for making informed decisions and steering your business towards growth. In this blog … read more