News & Events
2026 Tourism Innovation Grant Program Applications Now Open
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 (and now non-profits) who are developing or expanding tourism to offer unique and innovative visitor experiences. Applications are evaluated on sustainability, creativity, innovation, … read more
Join Us for Understanding Your Customer: A Hands-On Workshop in Empathy & Journey Mapping
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.
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
Transitions Equine Assisted Learning, Tavistock, ON
Owner Alisha Wilson, Established 2021 When Community Futures Oxford sponsored a Woodstock Chamber of Commerce award category, Alisha Wilson became aware of its services and began following on social media. After applying, Alisha was awarded a Community Futures Oxford Youth Entrepreneur Grant in 2024. Having formerly operated out of another facility, Alisha is better able … read more
Entrepreneurs of the Year 2018: Winners Announced
The 2018 Annual General Meeting marked 25 years serving small businesses in Oxford County! The Community Futures Oxford staff, board of directors, partners and clients celebrated small business success by announcing the 2018 winners for entrepreneurs of the year. CFO announced three award recipients yesterday. Access to Capital Program Entrepreneur of the Year: Sandra Shank, … read more
Growing your small business in Oxford: opportunities for every stage
Growing a small business is no easy task, especially in a small rural community. Community Futures Oxford can provide so many supports and resources to make that growth just a little bit easier. Our staff pride themselves on meeting the unique needs of each client and in order to do that just right, we need … read more