Rural Ontario Institute

Rural Ontario Institute Building Vision, Voice and Leadership for a strong and vibrant rural and northern Ontario.

ROI’s Annual General Meeting is happening right now! We’re so excited to share our year’s achievements with everyone at ...
06/19/2026

ROI’s Annual General Meeting is happening right now! We’re so excited to share our year’s achievements with everyone at the beautiful Arboretum at the University of Guelph and with those joining us online.

📢 Check out our Community Wellbeing Dashboard, featuring key employment indicators: 2023 jobs, 2024 jobs, industry wage ...
06/18/2026

📢 Check out our Community Wellbeing Dashboard, featuring key employment indicators: 2023 jobs, 2024 jobs, industry wage and living wage. Easily explore local economic trends in your community and start making data driven decisions today, by visiting ➡️ https://bit.ly/3YfIJqp

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📢 Découvrez notre tableau de bord Bien-être des collectivités, qui présente les principaux indicateurs de l'emploi : emplois en 2023, emplois en 2024, salaires par industrie et salaires viable. Explorez facilement les tendances économiques locales et commencez dès aujourd'hui à prendre des décisions fondées sur des données en visitant ➡️https://bit.ly/4uGu0T5

Join us for the Rural Ontario Institute’s 2026 Annual General Meeting on Friday, June 19, 2026, from 9:00–11:30 a.m. For...
06/17/2026

Join us for the Rural Ontario Institute’s 2026 Annual General Meeting on Friday, June 19, 2026, from 9:00–11:30 a.m. For 16 years, ROI has been dedicated to developing leaders, informing decision-makers, and strengthening connections across rural and northern Ontario. Come together with our board, staff, sponsors, donors, and community partners to celebrate the past year and recognize the leaders who helped us get to where we are today.

We’re thrilled to welcome keynote speaker Dr. Rene Van Acker, President and Vice-Chancellor of the University of Guelph, as part of this year’s event.

📅 Friday, June 19, 2026
⏰ 9:00 AM – 11:30 AM
📍 Hybrid Event, In-person (OAC Centennial Arboretum Centre) & ZOOM. Virtual registration is still open.

Register today to save your spot! ➡️https://roiagm2026.eventbrite.ca/

We believe YOU can make a difference. Apply to become a 2026 Rural Change Maker and join the movement of emerging leader...
06/15/2026

We believe YOU can make a difference. Apply to become a 2026 Rural Change Maker and join the movement of emerging leaders inspiring positive change in their communities and !

To learn more and to apply, please visit https://ow.ly/LhSa50Ywirx

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Did you know over 24,000 rural households lack internet access in Ontario? Reliable, fast, and affordable internet is es...
06/12/2026

Did you know over 24,000 rural households lack internet access in Ontario? Reliable, fast, and affordable internet is essential for economic wellbeing and overall quality of life. Discover more key insights in our latest internet factsheet ➡️ https://bit.ly/3NO0hYP
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Saviez-vous que plus de 24 000 foyers ruraux n'ont pas accès à Internet en Ontario ? Un accès à un Internet fiable, rapide et abordable est essentiel au bien-être économique et à la qualité de vie en général. Découvrez d'autres informations clés dans notre dernière fiche d'information sur l’accès à Internet ➡️ https://bit.ly/3NO0hYP

We’re excited to share that ROI’s French Data Coordinator, Emeline Nicolich, will be attending the Canadian Rural and Re...
06/11/2026

We’re excited to share that ROI’s French Data Coordinator, Emeline Nicolich, will be attending the Canadian Rural and Revitalization Foundation Conference on June 16–18! Be sure to join the “Aging, Health, and Well-being in Rural Places” session on June 17 from 1:30 to 3:00 PM to learn more about the Community Wellbeing Dashboard and how it can be used to assess available services in rural areas.

To learn more, please visit https://nl2026.crrf.ca/

We had the pleasure of speaking with many participants on the first day of the RSIFEO regional forum yesterday. Today, E...
06/10/2026

We had the pleasure of speaking with many participants on the first day of the RSIFEO regional forum yesterday. Today, Emeline will continue to present our data tools during this session focused on understanding the challenges faced by Francophones and the economic development driven by Francophone immigration.
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Nous avons eu le plaisir d'échanger avec de nombreux participants à la première journée du forum régional du RSIFEO hier, aujourd'hui Emeline continuera à présenter nos outils pour cette journée axée sur la compréhension des enjeux des francophones et du développement économique apporté par l'immigration francophone.

🚨Today is the LAST DAY to register for in-person attendance.  Join us for the Rural Ontario Institute’s 2026 Annual Gene...
06/10/2026

🚨Today is the LAST DAY to register for in-person attendance.

Join us for the Rural Ontario Institute’s 2026 Annual General Meeting on Friday, June 19, 2026, from 9:00–11:30 a.m. For 16 years, ROI has been dedicated to developing leaders, informing decision-makers, and strengthening connections across rural and northern Ontario. Come together with our board, staff, sponsors, donors, and community partners to celebrate the past year and recognize the leaders who helped us get to where we are today.

We’re thrilled to welcome keynote speaker Dr. Rene Van Acker, President and Vice-Chancellor of the University of Guelph, as part of this year’s event.

📅 Friday, June 19, 2026
⏰ 9:00 AM – 11:30 AM
📍 Hybrid Event, In-person (OAC Centennial Arboretum Centre) & ZOOM In-person attendees must register by June 10.

Register today to save your spot! ➡️https://roiagm2026.eventbrite.ca/

Join ROI’s French Data Coordinator, Emeline Nicolich, at the RSIFEO Regional Forum in Casselman on June 9–10! Stop by ou...
06/09/2026

Join ROI’s French Data Coordinator, Emeline Nicolich, at the RSIFEO Regional Forum in Casselman on June 9–10! Stop by our booth to discover the Community Wellbeing Dashboard and explore data resources now available in French designed to support communities across Ontario.
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Emeline Nicolich, Coordinatrice de l'engagement des données francophones à l'IRO, sera présente au Forum régional du RSIFEO à Casselman les 9 et 10 juin ! Venez nous rendre visite au kiosque pour découvrir le Tableau de bord Bien-être des collectivités rurales et explorer les ressources désormais disponibles en français, conçues pour soutenir les collectivités de l'Ontario.

https://rsifeo.org/evenement/forum-regional-du-rsifeo-2026/

We believe YOU can make a difference. Apply to become a 2026 Rural Change Maker and join the movement of emerging leader...
06/09/2026

We believe YOU can make a difference. Apply to become a 2026 Rural Change Maker and join the movement of emerging leaders inspiring positive change in their communities and !

To learn more and to apply, please visit https://ow.ly/zw0M50Yw305

FourCountylmpb People's Archive of Rural Ontario Trenval Business Development Corporation Community Futures Huron Opiikapawiin Services LP Sol Mamakwa for Kiiwetinoong Town of Hanover Municipality of Thames Centre

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7382 Wellington Road 30, Rue R. 5
Guelph, ON
N1H6J2

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm

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