To say that our small business community has been rocked by the covid-19 pandemic would be an absolute understatement. As the situation continues to evolve, we know that many of you have already had to … Read More
6th Annual Small Business Services Showcase
Join us for a new take on our 6th Annual Show Me the Money: Small Business Support Showcase and Networking Event! Since our first Show Me the Money event in February 2014, our goal was to bring together all … Read More
Community Futures Oxford to launch Thrive Oxford, a program to support female entrepreneurs starting and growing a sustainable business
With funding from the Libro Credit Union Prosperity Fund, Community Futures Oxford will offer a 6-month program that provides training, mentorship and access to capital Community Futures Oxford was awarded $48,000 from Libro Credit Union … Read More
Unique funding options for small businesses in Oxford County.
There are so many variables that determine how your business grows and frankly, you can’t control them all. Most of the clients we meet are surprised to learn that companies growing too quickly is one … Read More
Community Futures Oxford celebrates over $1M in funding disbursed to small businesses
Woodstock, ON- Today, Community Futures Oxford (CFO) held its 26th annual general meeting, celebrating its commitment to small business, job creation and community economic development in Oxford County. To mark the occasion, the organization announced … Read More
Grants for sustainable, economic development projects opens March 1
Community Futures Oxford administers grants from two funds: Community Economic Development (CED) Initiative and the Future Oxford Legacy Fund. The CED Initiative provides seed funding to projects that generate economic benefits in several priority areas … Read More
SET Program Success Story: Advocacy Tax Service
As we near the end of funding available to deliver the Self Employment Training (SET) program, we are reflecting on some of the successes over the past year. The program was a special project funded … Read More
Everything you need to know about our February 7th event
It’s that time of year again… Each year, we host our Networking Thursday event, which has gone by a few different names over the years. You may know it as Show Me The Money, but … Read More
Staying grounded during the holidays: yogi tips for small business owners
Happy December! We’re so pleased to present a guest blogger this month! Leanne Hennessy completed our Self Employment Training program this year as she was working away at her yoga instructor training. She recently became … Read More
Help us support you (even) better: 2019 entrepreneur survey
We want to be able to serve you better each and every year! Please tell us how we can help make 2019 your best year yet. Create your own user feedback survey