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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
2025 Tourism Innovation Grant Program Applications Closed
APPLICATIONS OPEN Community Futures Oxford, Tourism Oxford and Rural Oxford Economic Development jointly announce: the Tourism Innovation Grant Program applications are now open. The Tourism Innovation Grant Program supports Oxford County businesses who are developing or expanding tourism to offer unique and innovative visitor experiences. Applications are evaluated on sustainability, creativity, innovation, feasibility, economic and … 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
Ingersoll Rails House of Brews, Ingersoll, ON
Owners Craig and Kath Rathburn, Since 2019 Craig and Kath Rathburn incorporated their business in 2019, opening Ingersoll Rails House of Brews in 2024. After investigating other financial options that were either unobtainable or too expensive, and not wanting to alter their vison to meet private investor influence, Craig and Kath contacted Community Futures Oxford. … read more
Sew Stylish Wedding Works, Ingersoll, ON
Owner Jessy Eterno, Since 2019 When Jessy Eterno was a student in Fanshawe’s Fashion Design program, her co-op placement at Sew Stylish Wedding Works in Ingersoll involved alterations and then she was hired for sales on weekends. Her first experience with being an entrepreneur, however, began later with wedding dress alterations out of her home … read more