Community Futures Oxford

10/17/2026

Join us for an exclusive WORKSHOP dedicated to introduce Oxford County entrepreneurs to a curated set of practical AI tools beyond ChatGPT. Bring your laptop or tablet and follow along as you test-drive one or two user-friendly AI formats.
November 12, 2026 8am to 12:30pm
Tickets are $25 and available on Eventbrite. https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/the-future-of-business-summit-ai-tickets-2002571083017

Community Futures Oxford, 118 Oxford Street, Ingersoll, N5C 2V5
More information: https://cfoxford.ca/the-future-of-business-summit-ai-tools-every-small-business-owner-should-know/

10/16/2026

Looking for financing for your business?

The Community Futures Program provides financing to help eligible local businesses start, grow, and adapt.

We take the time to understand your business, your plans, and the community you operate in so we can explore options that fit your needs.

Funded by through FedDev Ontario.

10/15/2026

Would new equipment allow you to grow your business and serve more customers? Perhaps we can help!

10/14/2026

When it comes to your business, local knowledge matters.

Our team understands the communities we serve because we’re part of them too.

That local perspective helps us work with entrepreneurs to understand their goals, challenges, and opportunities, connecting them with support that makes sense for their business.

Funded by through FedDev Ontario.

10/14/2026

10/12/2026

This Thanksgiving, we’re grateful for the entrepreneurs, small businesses, community organizations, and local partners who help our communities thrive.

Their hard work, ideas, and commitment create jobs, strengthen our local economy, and make our communities great places to live and do business.

Happy Thanksgiving from our team to yours!

10/09/2026

Thanksgiving weekend is a great opportunity to support the businesses that help make our communities unique.

Whether you’re picking up something for the table, visiting a local restaurant, or shopping for the long weekend, choosing local helps keep dollars circulating close to home.

This weekend, consider showing some extra appreciation for a local business.

10/08/2026

Join Us For The Future of Business Summit: AI Tools Every Small Business Owner Should Know! November 12, 2026 8am to 12:30 at Community Futures Oxford in Ingersoll. Tickets 25 on Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/the-future-of-business-summit-ai-tickets-2002571083017?aff=oddtdtcreator

About our facilitator:
Jason Durham is the founder of and has spent more than 20 years developing, designing, building and simplifying workflows for organizations like Sun Life, TD, the Ontario Securities Commission, CIBC, Toronto Film School and the University of Toronto. He’s already delivered AI workshops for local organizations like the Elgin Business Resource Centre, Elgin – St. Thomas Community Foundation (ESCF) and the Elgin – St. Thomas Small Business Enterprise Centre (SBEC). Helping small organizations right here in St. Thomas, London and SW Ontario build real AI and workflow capacity, without pressure or confusion, is what Jason is passionate about and at the heart of what he does.

10/07/2026

Have a business idea you’re ready to explore? Or an existing business you’re ready to grow?

From planning and practical guidance to financing and resources, we work with entrepreneurs at different stages of their business journey.

It starts with a conversation about where you are and where you want to go.

Funded by through FedDev Ontario.

10/06/2026

In addition to helping you prepare for loan applications, a thorough business plan will provide insight into your vision and support critical decision-making as you move forward.