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Future-Proof Your Business: Exploring Co-Operative Ownership
You’re invited to attend our breakfast and workshop in recognition of International Women’s Day on February 25, 2026 at Elm Hurst, Ingersoll. The event takes place from 8 am to11:30. Tickets are $50 and available on Eventbrite.
Join us to celebrate International Women’s Day a bit early! Breakfast and a workshop to help you focus on understanding your customer and meeting them where they are in the business process.
Proactive Safety: How We Identify Risks Before They Become Incidents
You’re invited to attend our breakfast and workshop in recognition of International Women’s Day on February 25, 2026 at Elm Hurst, Ingersoll. The event takes place from 8 am to11:30. Tickets are $50 and available on Eventbrite.
Join us to celebrate International Women’s Day a bit early! Breakfast and a workshop to help you focus on understanding your customer and meeting them where they are in the business process.
Keeping It Local: Aaron Wright Takes the Wheel at Ken’s Small Engine Repair, Ingersoll, ON
Owner Aaron Wright, since 2026 Aaron Wright, a young entrepreneur, is providing a much-needed service in Ingersoll, Oxford County, repairing lawn and garden equipment and snowblowers. In the future he hopes to add quads and dirt bikes when he has more room for storage. Aaron received support from Community Futures Oxford to purchase Ken’s Small … read more
SixPence and Sage Dress and Bridal Boutique, Tillsonburg, ON
Life is Beautiful – Dress for It Owner Leslie Cameron, since 2019 Leslie describes her bridal shop as her happy place; a space filled with smiles, joy, and confidence. Before pursuing her dream of owning a bridal boutique, she spent 20 years working as a frontline paramedic where she experienced PTSD and sanctuary trauma. Those … read more
CF Oxford Awarded Rural Inspiration 2026 Award
Thrive Oxford Recognized: Minister Lisa Thompson, Minister of Rural Affairs presented Allan Simm the Rural Inspiration 2026 Award for Community Futures Oxford’s Thrive Oxford programming that supports women entrepreneurs in Oxford County. The presentation took place January 19, 2026 in Toronto at the Rural Ontario Municipal Association (ROMA) Conference. “We’re grateful for this recognition from … read more
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