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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
Community Futures Oxford looking for advice on development of entrepreneurial hub
February 7, 2022. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Local entrepreneurs and business owners are encouraged to submit their opinions on how an entrepreneurial hub would help them start or grow their business Ingersoll, ON- Community Futures Oxford has engaged consultants to gather community insight about the development of an entrepreneurial hub in Oxford County. The exploration of … read more
Federal and Provincial Supports Available During Step 2 Restrictions- January 2022
On January 3, Premier Ford announced further restrictions to blunt the spread of the Omicron variant. These time-limited measures include: Reducing social gathering limits to five people indoors and 10 people outdoors. Limiting capacity at organized public events to five people indoors. Requiring businesses and organizations to ensure employees work remotely unless the nature of … read more
Future Oxford Legacy Fund Impact Report 2021
In 2021, the Future Oxford Legacy Fund awarded $125,000 in loans to support local businesses and another $8,695 in grants to support sustainable community and regional opportunities aligned with the Future Oxford Community Sustainability Plan. As a direct result of this funding, six jobs were created or maintained within Oxford County. Explore the 2021 Impact Report … read more