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The Ripped Club TRC – Transforming Lives, Tillsonburg, ON

Owner Patti McCarragher, since 2016 Patti is in the business of changing and improving people’s lives, longevity, boosting confidence, providing a sense of community and belonging, educating on health and transforming their view of what fitness is – overall improving quality of life, she said. As COVID lockdowns were lifting, she knew people would be … read more

Join Us for Understanding Your Customer: A Hands-On Workshop in Empathy & Journey Mapping

Join us for breakfast and panel discussion fostering collaboration and partnerships among Oxford County entrepreneurs. February 25, 2025. Community Building, Strategies, Resource Sharing, Overcoming Challenges. Tickets on Eventbrite $30. All are welcome

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

Join Us for Stronger Together: Fostering Business Collaboration & Partnerships

Join us for breakfast and panel discussion fostering collaboration and partnerships among Oxford County entrepreneurs. February 25, 2025. Community Building, Strategies, Resource Sharing, Overcoming Challenges. Tickets on Eventbrite $30. All are welcome