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Community Futures Oxford celebrates 30 years supporting small businesses and community economic development in Oxford County

Today, Community Futures Oxford hosted its annual general meeting marking their thirtieth anniversary serving Oxford County. Since inception, the organization has disbursed $24,401,283 in loans and equity to 417 businesses that were starting or growing in the community. This directly impacted 3,294 jobs. Since 1993, Community Futures Oxford has awarded 368 grants in the amount … read nore

Program to support the recovery of women-owned businesses re-launches at Community Futures Oxford

The Thrive Oxford program is returning with a renewed focus on supporting the recovery of small businesses and sustainability. Community Futures Oxford was awarded $48,000 from the Libro Prosperity Fund in December 2019. After launching the program in February 2020, Thrive Oxford was paused for group programming due to the pandemic. While the team made … read nore

Community Futures Oxford is proud to announce the recipients of the 2022 entrepreneur awards

After another difficult year for small businesses, Community Futures Oxford is proud to have an opportunity to recognize the winners of the annual entrepreneur awards. Each year, the organization recognizes three clients who demonstrated true entrepreneurial spirit and small business success. Three winners are profile below. Young Entrepreneur of the Year: Allison Drost, Woodstock School … read nore

How would you use an entrepreneurial hub in Oxford County?

Community Futures Oxford is exploring the possibility of creating and investing in an entrepreneurial hub to support the communities in Oxford County. Through providing access to a physical hub in Ingersoll, Community Futures Oxford would expand and scale their business support services and resources to local business owners, entrepreneurs, and aspiring entrepreneurs. This survey aims … read nore

Community Futures Oxford looking for advice on development of entrepreneurial hub

February 7, 2022. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Local entrepreneurs and business owners are encouraged to submit their opinions on how an entrepreneurial hub would help them start or grow their business Ingersoll, ON- Community Futures Oxford has engaged consultants to gather community insight about the development of an entrepreneurial hub in Oxford County. The exploration of … read nore

Community Futures Oxford AGM Zoom Invite

Topic: Community Futures Oxford AGMTime: Jun 29, 2021 12:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada) Join Zoom Meetinghttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/82383707869?pwd=Rk5PY2ZHOW5xUXhwM0xFUC9sc2pDUT09 Meeting ID: 823 8370 7869Passcode: 235866One tap mobile+17789072071,,82383707869#,,,,235866# Canada +12042727920,,82383707869#,,,,235866# Canada Dial by your location+1 778 907 2071 Canada+1 204 272 7920 Canada+1 438 809 7799 Canada+1 587 328 1099 Canada+1 647 374 4685 Canada+1 647 558 … read nore