News & Events


Partnering to catalyse small business

  At Community Futures Oxford, we know that every small business is different and the needs of entrepreneurs in different stages and industries have very unique needs. To provide a variety of opportunities and support the growth of as many small businesses as possible, we’ve partnered to deliver a wide range of programs. Here’s a … 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

Conversations on Entrepreneurship with Leap Junction

Last week, Community Futures Oxford was invited to join Leap Junction at the Fanshawe College Woodstock/Oxford campus. With a new take on learning from entrepreneurs in the trenches, the event welcomed four local business owners to a moderated panel about starting, owning and growing a business. The panel was moderated by Holly who shares her … read more

Young entrepreneur grows business with passion for local food and the health of her rural community

Young entrepreneur, Nicole VanQuaethem officially launched her business, SimplyNic Nutrition, in January 2017, but her journey that lead to this business began many years earlier. After starting university, Nicole found herself wanting to know more about food. Like a lot of students living away from home for the first time, she realized that her culinary … read more