The 2018 Annual General Meeting marked 25 years serving small businesses in Oxford County! The Community Futures Oxford staff, board of directors, partners and clients celebrated small business success by announcing the 2018 winners for … Read More
Five ways Community Futures Oxford can support your business
Start up and growth financing, confidential advice and a network of support. If you’re in business, we can help. 519-425-0401 OR info@cfoxford.ca 1. We provide business loans to start, grow or purchase a small business. … Read More
Bringing fashion to the people: young entrepreneurs open Penny Lane Clothing Co in downtown Ingersoll
Nestled inside Dwell Urban Boutique, you’ll find the adorably stylish creation of two young entrepreneurs, Noah and Sophie. Penny Lane Clothing Co carries a curated selection of second hand and vintage clothing and accessories. Think … Read More
Young entrepreneur grows business with grant from Community Futures Oxford
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