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The Rural Ontario Institute contributes to a strong, vibrant rural Ontario with Vision, Voice and Leadership.

AALP Class 14 gains a ‘Northern’ perspective

Have you witnessed a real community in action?  The Advanced Agricultural Leadership Program’s (AALP) Class 14 participants certainly have.

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OCA's Leadership Development Program Announces First Class Graduates

In collaboration with the Rural Ontario Institute (ROI), the Ontario Cattlemen's Association (OCA) committed in the fall of 2011, to the development and implementation of a pilot program to recruit and train...

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Empowering individuals to build strong rural communities

Devoting more time on one’s greatest strengths or assets can lead to positive change in individuals, their organizations and their communities. By utilizing these resources and investing in themselves, a community can work towards the creation of a strong, positive and vibrant future.

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Investing in the future of rural communities

During these times of economic uncertainty, it is refreshing to see rural leaders invest in the future of rural communities. A record setting $92,000 was raised when attendees dug deep into their wallets for a great cause at the 2012 “Red Carpet Affair” Dream Auction in support of the Advanced Agricultural Leadership Program (AALP) on February 11, 2012.

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Announcing Ontario’s 2011-13 AALP Class 14

The selection of thirty individuals to participate in the Agricultural Leadership Program (AALP) Class 14 was recently made by the AALP advisory committee, a working group of the board of directors of the Rural Ontario Institute.

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Ontario communities and organizations learn their ABCDs

Guelph, ON [June 28, 2011] - What can you do better? What can you do smarter? What will you do differently tomorrow? These were the questions Peter Kenyon posed to more than 250 leaders from rural organizations and commun

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Steps to Leadership Speaker’s Network Launched

Finding the right keynote speaker or workshop facilitator for meetings and events can be challenging for organizations and communities, as well as an expense. Enter the recently launched Steps to Leadership Speaker’s Network

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Advanced Agricultural Leadership Program (AALP) Applications Due March 11

The March 11, 2011 deadline for applications to Class 14 of the Advanced Agricultural Leadership Program (AALP) is fast approaching. 

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Innovating for positive change in rural Ontario

Orangeville, ON [October 29, 2010] – Delegates of the recent Leading Edge Summit were asked if they want to make positive changes in themselves, in their organizations and in their communities. 

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Retired General Rick Hillier headlines 2011 Wm. A. Stewart Lecture

Guelph, ON [October 26, 2010] - Canada's most charismatic and influential soldier, General Rick Hillier, is the featured speaker at the 2011 Wm. A. Stewart Lecture & Reception on Thursday, March 31, 2011 at 7 p.m. at the London Convention Centre in London, Ontario. 

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Monsanto Continues Partnership with Agriculture Leadership at GenuityTM Technology Expo

Guelph, ON [July 9, 2010] - Monsanto is once again partnering around the Genuity Technology Expo, part of Canada's Outdoor Farm Show.

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Committed to a rural strategy

 Guelph, ON [June 30, 2010] - Demonstrating his commitment to rural Canada and his party's commitment to tackling the rural-urban divide, Frank Valeriote, Member of Parliament for Guelph paid a visit to the offices of the recently formed Rural Ontario Institute (ROI) on Monday, June 28, 2010.

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Steps to Leadership Leading Edge Summit - Save-the-Date

Save these dates: October 19 and 20, 2010  You won’t want to miss the: Leading Edge Summit Innovating for Positive Change in Rural Ontario

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Rural Ontario Institute celebrates

Guelph, ON [June 2, 2010] – The Rural Ontario Institute (ROI) celebrated the past, present and future at the official ‘launch’ of the organization with nearly 100 attendees, on Tuesday, June 1, 2010. 

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Rural Ontario Institute appoints Director, Policy and Stakeholder Engagement

Guelph, ON [June 1, 2010] – Mr. Norman Ragetlie has been appointed as the first Director, Policy and Stakeholder Engagement with the newly formed Rural Ontario Institute (ROI). Ragetlie brings experience, innovative thinking and energy to his role in this new position, beginning on June 1, 2010.

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Rural Ontario Institute launches a new website

Guelph, ON [May 7, 2010] – The Rural Ontario Institute (ROI) is pleased to announce the launch of our brand new website, a web portal devoted to information, opportunities and resources for a strong and vibrant rural Ontario.

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Hudak reaches out to rural Ontario

Guelph, ON [April 19, 2010] – Ontario PC Leader Tim Hudak demonstrated his commitment to rural Ontario by meeting with key members of the recently formed Rural Ontario Institute (ROI) last week.

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Rob Black named CEO of the new Rural Ontario Institute

Guelph, ON [April 1, 2010] – Accomplished leader and rural Ontario advocate Rob Black has been named as the chief executive officer (CEO) of the new Rural Ontario Institute. Well-known in the agricultural industry, Black will lead the new not-for-profit organization that officially began operations today, April 1, 2010.

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Forum Looking at Innovations Re-shaping Health Care

Sault Ste Marie, ON [March 31, 2010]  – The Ontario Rural Council (TORC) and its northern health care partners (Algoma Public Health, FedNor, Group Health Centre, Health Informatics Institute at Algoma University, Northern Ontario School of Medicine, and the Sault Ste. Marie Innovation Centre) held a very successful forum today at Algoma University on Transforming Northern Heath: Innovations Making a Difference.

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Minister Mitchell announces $200,000 transition investment to Rural Ontario Institute

Guelph, ON [February 26, 2010] – A provincial government investment will help the new Rural Ontario Institute make a strong, smooth transition from the amalgamation of The Centre for Rural Leadership (TCRL) and The Ontario Rural Council (TORC).

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New organization takes the lead on rural Ontario issues

Guelph, ON [November 24, 2009] – Two provincial organizations have merged to create the new Rural Ontario Institute, a not-for-profit organization formed to provide stronger support for key issues facing rural Ontario.

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