Events

Do you feel like there’s not enough time in the day to get everything done? With Calendar Management 101, we will show you the four rules to best maximize your time and align your daily activities to your annual goals. Concepts covered include time-blocking, booking appointments with yourself, colour-coding and categories, how to approach too many meetings, and much more! Hosted by Barrington OPS! Register

The purpose of this session is to discuss potential legal issues that could arise for businesses during a global pandemic, and what legal advice business owners may want to seek out in relation to their current operations. The session will be capped at 100 participants, however, the webinar will be recorded and shared on the Cape Breton Partnership website and social media channels to ensure the information is accessible to all. In an effort to support Cape Breton – Unama’ki businesses during the COVID-10 global pandemic, the Cape Breton Partnership is hosting Helping Businesses Respond During COVID-19, a webinar series on topics identified by our business community. The Cape Breton Partnership is planning additional sessions in the coming weeks on a variety of topics including e-commerce, legal services and navigating the many recently announced government programs and services. Future webinar sessions will be shared once details are confirmed. Register  

About this Event Join us on Thursday, April 2nd for an open digital gathering with fellow game industry professionals in your region. Grab a glass of something, share experiences, discuss current events, and network. Register

The Ocean Startup Project has launched a free webinar sereis that showcases regional, national and international ocean innovators and thought leaders. This webinar series will promote the opportunities that exist in the ocean sector and inspire people to start or grow their own ocean venture in Atlantic Canada. ​​​​​​​This week we highlight Julie Angus a scientist, adventurer, boat designer, and entrepreneur. Julie co-founded Open Ocean Robotics to help protect our oceans and offer solutions to some of our greatest maritime challenges. Donald Grant, Executive Director, Ocean Startup Project Webinar Host Julie Angus, CEO, Open Ocean Robotics Special Guest Register

TecSocial is Going Virtual this Month!  Join us via Zoom as we discuss what we're reading, streaming and doing for fun as we spend time social distancing. Our discussion panel with Nicole Morrison, Anthony McQuaid and Permjot Valia will share their top picks. Anyone who joins the stream will be entered to win one of the books shared during the evening. Don't worry - we will make sure it arrives safely at your doorstep. No contact required. RSVP to Holly Chisholm by email to receive the Zoom link to join TecSocial is a monthly meeting for those with an interest in technology and entrepreneurship. It is a free event and open to the public  

Organizations must understand the phases of a crisis and the appropriate communication for each phase. This is not always clear cut, but our experts can outline a recommended approach and answer your questions on the topic. This Friday at 12:00 ADT, join our crisis and issues experts, Karen White and Andrew Blanchette, for a virtual Q&A moderated by Mel Hennigar. Register

The spread of COVID-19 continues to limit the cash flow of companies across Canada. Most businesses have taken the first immediate steps to adapt. Next on the agenda: sustaining focus, finding new paths to increased cash flow. Also important in this evolving business climate: staying up to date on new government programs. This webinar reveals the key steps you can take to manage cash flow in this unprecedented time. From the latest government incentives to Canadian tax tips to U.S. tax strategies – this webinar is designed to help you get through the current cash crunch. Register for the webinar.   This webinar is the second part of our series on managing cash flow in the time of COVID-19. You do not need to hear the first webinar to benefit from Part 2. However, if you would like to hear the first instalment, please find the recording here.   Speakers Dave Walsh Tax Service Line Leader & Partner BDO Canada Dave is the Tax Service Line Leader for BDO Canada and leads the Firm's Tax Services team across the country. Amanda Favot Partner, Advisory BDO Canada Amanda is a Partner for BDO's Financial Advisory Service team and leads the debt advisory […]

Join the McInnes Cooper Labour and Employment team in discussing the latest legal considerations and implications for employers. This invite-only session will include an update on recent changes to Employment Standard laws, both Provincially and Federally, and the Canada Emergency Response Benefit (CERB), announced by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on March 25, 2020. We will also address immigration and interprovincial border issues and answer any questions you may have during these very difficult times. Register

Zoom Details: A link will be sent via email to those who have registered at 11:00 am the morning of the session. Should you register following 11:00 am the zoom information will be available on this page. Description: Join Sarah McInnes and Michael Murphy, partners at the McInnes Cooper Halifax office on Monday, April 6 at 12pm for this virtual Lunch + Learn. During this event, they will walk you through the obligations your company has to both your employees and contractors throughout COVID-19. Additionally, Michael and Sarah will be reviewing best practices of management-side labour and employment law, and answering any questions you may have. About the Presenters: Sarah McInnes Sarah is a partner at the Halifax office with a practice specializing in immigration and employment law. She is an expert in all matters relating to human resources, hiring, discipline and termination. This includes wrongful dismissal and other employment-related claims, as well as human rights and workplace accommodations. She is certified by the Workplace Institute in workplace investigations, and has conducted a wide variety of investigations in both the private and public sector. Michael Murphy Michael is a partner at the Halifax office. He practices management-side labour and employment […]

As part of the Cape Breton Partnership’s Helping Businesses Respond During COVID-19 webinar series, a new session is scheduled for Monday, April 6, 2020. The session will discuss social media marketing, developing content and using social media platforms effectively to support business and reach customers online. Webinar details are below: Topic: Social Media Marketing During COVID-19 Subject matter experts: - Kevin MacMullin, Project & Account Manager, VMP Group - Danielle Johnston, Partner, Anchored Ideas Ltd. - Helen Graham, Faculty Member, NSCC & CBU Date: Monday, April 6, 2020 Time: 2 p.m. The session will be capped at 100 participants, however, the webinar will be recorded and shared on the Cape Breton Partnership website and social media channels to ensure the information is accessible to all. In an effort to support Cape Breton – Unama’ki businesses during the COVID-19 global pandemic, the Cape Breton Partnership is hosting Helping Businesses Respond During COVID-19, a webinar series on topics identified by our business community. The Cape Breton Partnership is planning additional sessions in the coming weeks on a variety of topics. Future webinar sessions will be shared once details are confirmed.   Register

At Venture for Canada our goal is to support small businesses and entrepreneurial students. During this time we have made some changes to adapt our Internship Program to the new conditions facing all of us this summer. We have received a lot of great questions from employers eager to support and hire college/university students via VFC this summer. We are hosting a webinar to address your questions live. Please invite any colleagues who are looking to hire student talent this summer to learn about VFC! JOIN https://zoom.us/j/609959226 or 1-778-907-2081 Meeting ID: 609 959 226 AGENDA 1:00pm - 1:10 pm. Overview of interim program changes and some FAQs. 1:10pm - 1:30 pm. Address your live questions posed in the chat function. For those who can’t make it, we will be recording the session and sending it out afterward. While you won’t be able to ask your questions live, you will be able to see what we covered.

Where: Online! You will receive an email with a Zoom link on the day of the event. About: We are right in the middle of the COVID-19 pandemic, it’s an unprecedented health care crisis that none of us have ever seen in our lifetime. With that, there is a lot of uncertainty in the world right now. Your initial reaction might be to retreat or wait it out, but, there is an alternative. What if you could use this time to double down on what is really important to you and your business? What if you could see opportunities to move forward amidst this crisis? What this looks like is different for every business and every person. The focus of this workshop will be to get you into the right mindset so that you can see opportunities, come up with a plan and start taking action. It is possible to thrive in times of uncertainty and we’ll be sharing proven coaching strategies to get you there. About Andrea Janzen Andrea Janzen is the founder and CEO of Ambition Theory, a leadership coaching and diversity consulting company. When the COVID-19 pandemic hit, she knew she needed to do something for herself and […]

Learn how to use hashtags to increase your reach and connect with the right people online! Are you befuddled by hashtags? Do they look like gobbledegook to you? Has your lack of understanding them kept you from experimenting with Twitter or Instagram? The good news is hashtags are actually very simple to adopt. Join me on this FREE webinar to learn what they are, why we use them and the different types of hashtags you might want to add to your content. It'll be followed by a LIVE Q&A session and hot seat opportunity in the Facebook Group Social Media for Twirps. Join now so you don't miss out!. Register

Join the McInnes Cooper Business Law Team in discussing the latest legal and practical considerations on how you can effectively navigate important business relationships during COVID-19. In this invite-only session our lawyers will discuss how to deal with lenders in relation to your business’ financing arrangements and ongoing credit concerns; how to work with contract parties such as customers, suppliers, landlords and service providers in relation to contractual obligations and accommodations; and how to address practical business matters such as negotiating transactions, holding shareholder and other corporate meetings, and coordinating execution of documents. Please join us for this virtual roundtable discussion, where we will not only address these important issues but also respond to participant questions and comments. https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/2502941869671012366Register

As part of the Cape Breton Partnership’s Helping Businesses Respond During COVID-19 webinar series, a session is scheduled for Tuesday, April 14, 2020. Business Continuity Planning During COVID-19 will explore what businesses can do to assess and weather the risks and threats introduced by the COVID-19 pandemic, including how to navigate analyzing cash flow and assets, how to put your business in hibernation, or learning how to safely move operations remotely or online. Webinar details are below: Topic: Business Continuity Planning During COVID-19 Subject matter expert: • Darren Gallop, CEO, Securicy • Shannon McFarland, Director of Content, Securicy Date: Tuesday, April 14, 2020 Time: 2 p.m. The session will be capped at 100 participants, however, the webinar will be recorded and shared on the Cape Breton Partnership website and social media channels to ensure the information is accessible to all. In an effort to support Cape Breton – Unama’ki businesses during the COVID-19 global pandemic, the Cape Breton Partnership is hosting Helping Businesses Respond During COVID-19, a webinar series on topics identified by our business community. The Cape Breton Partnership is planning additional sessions in the coming weeks on a variety of topics. Information will be shared once details are […]

The Canadian government has announced measures to provide a lifeline to Canadian businesses and their workers to help manage the economic uncertainty caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. With the pace of information being released, and sometimes lack of details, it’s easy to lose track of how you’ll be able to use both the new or existing programs. Join members of the Grant Thornton team, JP Furey and Keith MacIntyre, to gain an understanding of the programs so you can make an informed decision on which will best benefit you and your employees.  This is the first session in the series: Session one – A comprehensive review of the Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy with examples and Q&A Session two – An overview of popular programs including Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy, Temporary Wage Subsidy, HST Tax and other deferrals, Canada Emergency Response Benefit, Supplemental Unemployment Benefit and Work sharing program. Bios JP Furey, Principal, Assurance Services As a principal for the Grant Thornton Audit and Assurance practice in Halifax, JP is responsible for providing guidance and advice to help clients overcome their business challenges, seize new opportunities and elevate their overall businesses. Specific services include accounting, assurance, tax and business advisory. With a breadth of […]

Regardless of the size and scope of your business, these are challenging times for Canadian companies. In response, the Government of Canada has established the Business Credit Availability Program (BCAP) to help Canadian businesses obtain financing during the current period of significant uncertainty. The BCAP is being administered through Export Development Canada (EDC) and the Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC), who are working closely with private sector lenders to improve access to financing for Canadian businesses in all sectors and regions. A panel of experts from EDC and BDC will provide guidelines on how you can access the financial relief and safeguards available during a special webinar, COVID‑19: Get financing and support for your business (presented in English only). Registrants will learn about: •   The assistance programs and resources available to your company through your financial institution and the federal government •   How to determine what assistance you qualify for, how to apply, and the timing you can expect •   Where to get information and who to contact Date: April 16, 2020 Time: 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm (ET) Cost: Free If you cannot attend the live session, register anyways to receive an email notification and link to view the webinar recording when it becomes available. Stay informed and learn how to mitigate the impacts of COVID‑19. Register now. Subscribe to receive […]

Description The Port of Halifax is a regional economic engine, generating 15,000 jobs and contributing over $1.97 billion in economic impact. While data and collaboration are required for everything from day-to-day operations and long-term planning, data within industry partners has remained siloed and lacking in globally adopted standards, hurting productivity and stunting innovation. That said, the shipping world is going through a period of digital transformation. Join us to hear from Andrew Black, Director Strategic Technology at the Port of Halifax. Andrew will speak to port’s commitment to data transparency through the Port Operations Centre. He will also speak to the digital transformation of the port community, the challenges of working with a wide range of partners, and how the port prepared for a world where blockchain, IoT and AI are increasingly common. *DeepSense Discovery Sessions provide students from any academic institution with an interest in data science and the ocean sector to learn more about the ocean economy, ocean data, participate in challenges presented by ocean-related companies, and explore the potential of a career in ocean data. Students (and non-students) are welcome to attend any and all DeepSense sessions. DeepSense Discovery Sessions are held Mondays at 2pm AST. Register

Details SAVE THE DATE! We’re hosting our first Virtual Halifax ReactJS Meetup on April 21, 2020. If you’re passionate about ReactJS, use it in your everyday work, or want to learn more about it then these events are for you. More details to follow but be sure to mark your calendars. If you’re interested in presenting, send us a message! We're looking forward to connecting with you all! Register

It's 2020 and everyone is telling you that you need to be on social media. But sometimes it can be overwhelming to even open the platform(s). Does that sound familiar? Social media is the new way of networking, building relationships and promoting your brand. Yet many small business owners and entrepreneurs are too scared to join the conversation – and are really missing out! This fast-paced online world can be daunting, but with the right tools and tips, anyone can become a social media pro! In this interactive workshop, you will learn how to find the right people to follow and how to have conversations with them without feeling like you're being creepy. About the presenter: Kerra AuCoin Mansfield is the brains and the face behind KA Social Media Consulting and the blog Eat, Drink & Be You. Social media comes naturally to Kerra; with a background in marketing and human resources management, she understands how authentic digital engagement benefits both customers and companies alike. Social media might come naturally to some, but it doesn’t come easily to everyone. It takes work. This is where Kerra comes in to connect small business owners and entrepreneurs with their ideal clients in real life, […]

Description Ocean observation is important to understand how our oceans are changing and predicting how our coasts and fisheries are affected by those changes. Increasing the availability and sharing of ocean science and data ensures Canadians can safely navigate through our coastal waters, maintain our coastal economy, and build resilient coastal infrastructure. The The Government of Canada has invested in the Canadian Integrated Ocean Observing System (CIOOS) to improve coordination and collaboration among the national and international ocean research community. CIOOS will promote the sharing of data and expertise to support a wide variety of research efforts to better understand, monitor and manage activities in Canada’s oceans. Join this webinar to learn about CIOOS and the Importance of Open Data, plus FAIR principles and the importance of data sharing CIOOS and its place into this open data landscape Why CIOOS was created and how it works (website tour) The future vision for data platforms and data repositories *DeepSense Discovery Sessions provide students from any academic institution with an interest in data science and the ocean sector to learn more about the ocean economy, ocean data, participate in challenges presented by ocean-related companies, and explore the potential of a career in […]

The three orders of government have moved quickly to develop programs to assist business through this public health crisis. This webinar is an opportunity for members of Nova Scotia’s Business Improvement Districts (NSBIDS) to hear directly from government officials and ask questions or share concerns regarding business programs and recovery plans. Through the COVID-19 pandemic, downtown and mainstreet businesses were the first and often the hardest hit. We have heard stories of despair and concern, but also of hope and innovation. In our collective efforts to continue to advocate on behalf of our business districts and work in partnership with our government, we hope you are able to join this webinar. Format: • Introduction by NSBIDS • Brief presentation on the programs that are available through their government by government representatives • Facilitated Q & A with businesses and government representatives via pre-submitted emailed questions and through a live moderated Zoom Q & A function Federal Participants: • Kody Blois, Member of Parliament for Kings-Hants • Andy Fillmore, Federal Parliamentary Secretary of Infrastructure • Darren Fisher, Member of Parliament for Dartmouth • Sean Fraser, Federal Parliamentary Secretary of Finance • Darrell Samson, Member of Parliament for Sackville Provincial Participant: • […]

Don't miss our next (free!) webinar  APEC continues to monitor and analyze the economic impacts of COVID-19 on Atlantic Canada. In our upcoming webinar, APEC's President & CEO, David Chaundy, will share APEC's latest insights and assessment. This session will build upon our March 18 webinar on the potential economic impacts of COVID-19. Topics will include: Tracking new cases and the implications for the duration of The Great Shutdown Overall economic impacts Industry impacts Fiscal impacts Policy considerations We encourage you to share details of this webinar with your colleagues and broader network.  Given the widespread concern and interest in the economic effects of COVID-19, this webinar is being made available for free for APEC members and non-members. However, advance registration is required. Note - this session will include time for Q&A.  Register