News & Events
Supporting your business through COVID-19
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 make the difficult decision to close your doors. Others yet have been mandated to do so indefinitely. For small, independent, … 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 of the resources that a small business owner may need into one room. The idea was efficiency- you may not … 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 Prosperity Fund to develop and deliver Thrive Oxford, a program that will support female entrepreneurs starting or growing a sustainable … 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 of the main reasons new businesses struggle. Most people think of rapid growth as a good thing (and of course, … 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 is entrepreneurship award recipients acknowledging excellence in entrepreneurship. New at this year’s event, CFO added a new category to honour … 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 including workforce development, agriculture/rural sector, business development, social infrastructure, youth programs, capacity development, tourism development and cultural/environmental stewardship. The Future … read more