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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

Snyder’s Family Farm

Hosting Tens of Thousands in Their Own Backyard Rural businesses, organizations and communities are the cornerstone of Canada’s economy. To ensure rural Canadians are positioned for success, the Government of Canada, through the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario), has partnered with Community Futures Development Corporations (CFDCs) across southern Ontario to provide … read more

Terra Nova Nordic Spa & Café Inc.

Elevating mood and stress relief, one client at a time! Rural businesses, organizations and communities are the cornerstone of Canada’s economy. To ensure rural Canadians are positioned for success, the Government of Canada, through the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario), has partnered with Community Futures Development Corporations (CFDCs) across southern Ontario … 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