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Community Futures Oxford celebrates 30 years supporting small businesses and community economic development in Oxford County
Today, Community Futures Oxford hosted its annual general meeting marking their thirtieth anniversary serving Oxford County. Since inception, the organization has disbursed $24,401,283 in loans and equity to 417 businesses that were starting or growing in the community. This directly impacted 3,294 jobs. Since 1993, Community Futures Oxford has awarded 368 grants in the amount … read more
2023 Tourism Innovation Grant Recipients
Tourism Oxford, Community Futures Oxford and Rural Oxford Economic Development Corporation are pleased to announce the recipients of the 2023 Tourism Innovation Grant. Following a thorough review and scoring process, four local businesses will each receive $3,000 to help develop a new tourism product in 2023. Applications were reviewed based on several criteria including creativity, … read more
Oxford County Tourism Innovation Grant Recipients 2022
Tourism Oxford, Community Futures Oxford and Rural Oxford Economic Development are pleased to announce the inaugural recipients of the 2022 Tourism Innovation Grant. Following a thorough review and scoring process, three local businesses will each receive $3,000 to help develop a new tourism product in 2022. 2022 grant recipients include: In total, the program received 11 applications, which were … read more
Program to support the recovery of women-owned businesses re-launches at Community Futures Oxford
The Thrive Oxford program is returning with a renewed focus on supporting the recovery of small businesses and sustainability. Community Futures Oxford was awarded $48,000 from the Libro Prosperity Fund in December 2019. After launching the program in February 2020, Thrive Oxford was paused for group programming due to the pandemic. While the team made … read more
Community Futures Oxford is proud to announce the recipients of the 2022 entrepreneur awards
After another difficult year for small businesses, Community Futures Oxford is proud to have an opportunity to recognize the winners of the annual entrepreneur awards. Each year, the organization recognizes three clients who demonstrated true entrepreneurial spirit and small business success. Three winners are profile below. Young Entrepreneur of the Year: Allison Drost, Woodstock School … read more
How would you use an entrepreneurial hub in Oxford County?
Community Futures Oxford is exploring the possibility of creating and investing in an entrepreneurial hub to support the communities in Oxford County. Through providing access to a physical hub in Ingersoll, Community Futures Oxford would expand and scale their business support services and resources to local business owners, entrepreneurs, and aspiring entrepreneurs. This survey aims … read more