Leadership Development & Training
The Rural Ontario Institute trains leaders to engage in rural issues and connects leaders to rural issues.
Programming offered by the Rural Ontario Institute provide exciting, effective leadership development opportunities for Ontario's rural sector.
These programs include:
Upcoming programs:
Leadership Webinar Series 2012
Innovative Approaches to Rural Community Economic Development
The Rural Ontario Institute is pleased to announce a new webinar series to be offered in the spring of 2012. The series is presented in partnership with CCEDNet, EDCO and OACFDC, with support from the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs. The series will feature three thought-leaders who have practical experience with an innovative economic development approach at the community or regional level.
Click here to download the project description for more information.
Webinar #2: Economic Gardening
Wednesday, May 30, 2012
12:00 - 1:00 pm Eastern Time
Featuring Christine Hamilton-Pennell, Founder and President of Growing Local Economies in Colorado. Christine is an accomplished speaker and trainer, with a background in both economic development and business research services.
Download the webinar description.
Webinar #3: Time Banking
Coming June, 2012
Featuring Edgar Cahn, Creator of Time Dollars and Founder of TimeBanks USA. Edgar is an Ashoka Fellow, distinguished emeritus professor at the University of the District of Columbia David A. Clarke School of Law, and the author of several books, including, No More Throw Away People: The Co-Production Imperative.
Registration details coming soon.