News & Events
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 the growth of as many small businesses as possible, we’ve partnered to deliver a wide range of programs. Here’s a … 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 pride themselves on meeting the unique needs of each client and in order to do that just right, we need … 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 partnering to offer self employment training to individuals who are affected by job loss, especially those in the manufacturing sector. … 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 to a moderated panel about starting, owning and growing a business. The panel was moderated by Holly who shares her … 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 Economic Development (CED) Initiatives program. The grant recipient is Oxford County native Ethan Williams and his business partner Evan McHugh … 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 about food. Like a lot of students living away from home for the first time, she realized that her culinary … read more