Webinars
The Future of Workers in Rural Ontario (2020)
Watch expert speakers from StrategyCorp Institute of Public Policy and Economy and Grey County Economic Development, discussing issues impacting the future of labour force such as education, training, skill trades, automation and Covid-19.
Stories of Rural Entrepreneurship (2019)
The Rural Entrepreneurship Case Studies highlight a range of approaches to entrepreneurship programming being implemented in rural communities throughout the province.
Repurposing Public Space
Inspiring Young Entrepreneurs
Win This Space
Community Demonstration Projects (2019)
Through the Measuring Rural Community Vitality: Community Demonstration Projects, ROI worked alongside three community partners noted above on rural community vitality and well-being projects. These projects go further than the fact-finding, reporting and collection of community well-being indicators - they engage local community members in processes that build capacity for effective action and collaboration.
Combatting Social Isolation – Chigamik Community Health Centre
Food Security – Prince Edward County
Connecting Families to Services – Middlesex County
Videos
How to tell your story with video. ROI commissioned Powerline Films to curate a Youtube playlist focusing on simple tips and tools you can use to produce high-quality videos on a budget:
Watch the full playlist here: How to Tell Your Story with Video
Newcomer Engagement Case Studies (2017)
Summary Report Video
Dufferin County:
Huron County:
Northumberland County:
Youth Engagement Showcase 2015/2016:
Youth Engagement Showcase 2016/2017:
Measuring Rural Community Vitality Initative
Infographics
2018/19 Focus on Rural Ontario: Living Arrangements of Seniors
2018/19 Focus on Rural Ontario: Internal Migration highlights
Municipal Councillor Profile
Newcomer Engagement and Social Capital in Rural Communities