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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
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
U-Fill Water Center, Ingersoll, ON
Owner Mike Christiaens, since 2007 In Oxford County, U-Fill Water Center received support through Community Futures Oxford, that allowed them to grow and over time add more locations. This support helped Mike Christiaens of U-Fill Water Center expand his Tillsonburg business by opening additional locations in Ingersoll, Paris, and Simcoe. “Community Futures helped me achieve … read more
Ingersoll Rails House of Brews, Ingersoll, ON
Owners Craig and Kath Rathburn, Since 2019 Craig and Kath Rathburn incorporated their business in 2019, opening Ingersoll Rails House of Brews in 2024. After investigating other financial options that were either unobtainable or too expensive, and not wanting to alter their vison to meet private investor influence, Craig and Kath contacted Community Futures Oxford. … read more
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. Anne Bedard, Thoughtful Artisan Anne Bedard said receiving the Tourism Innovation Grant opened doors to a network of … read more
Sew Stylish Wedding Works, Ingersoll, ON
Owner Jessy Eterno, Since 2019 When Jessy Eterno was a student in Fanshawe’s Fashion Design program, her co-op placement at Sew Stylish Wedding Works in Ingersoll involved alterations and then she was hired for sales on weekends. Her first experience with being an entrepreneur, however, began later with wedding dress alterations out of her home … read more