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Webinar: What is Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning?

In Part 1 of our 3-part series, Jennifer LaPlante from DeepSense provides a high-level breakdown of concept in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning. Attendees will explore situations where AI and Machine Learning currently show up in the world around us and learn about their applications and uses, including how they might be applied to their own businesses. If you’re wondering what sort of potential AI & ML could offer your business in terms of uses, expected return on investment, and scalability, don’t miss this webinar! Participants will walk away with: An understanding of what Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning are, and how they can be applied in real-world situations. Knowledge of the technology skills required to implement these technologies. Ideas for how AI & ML might be applied in their current organizations. Please Note: While this is a 3-part series on Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning, attendees are welcome to participate in any number of sessions. It is not necessary to participate in Part 1 in order to attend Parts 2 or 3.   Register Now   About Jennifer LaPlante The Executive Director of DeepSense, Jennifer LaPlante is a passionate leader with broad experience in innovation, analytics, strategy and technology. […]

COVID-19: the business, labour & investment impacts in Atlantic Canada

Registration is now open for APEC's third free webinar in our series on the economic impacts of COVID-19 on Atlantic Canada will assess the effects on businesses, labour and investment. APEC’s research staff will highlight key findings from Statistics Canada’s surveys and APEC’s Major Projects Inventory. Leaders in the region’s construction industry will describe the effects on the ground for labour, business and investment activity. APEC President & CEO, David Chaundy, will lead a discussion with panelists on what the recovery may look like. This will be followed by a Q&A session with attendees. Presenters Fred Bergman, Senior Policy Analyst, APEC The effects of COVID-19 on Atlantic Canada’s businesses and labour markets Patrick Brannon, Director of Major Projects, APEC The effects of COVID-19 on investment spending in Atlantic Canada in 2020 and beyond Brad Smith, President, Build Right NS How construction firms and workers are adjusting to COVID-19 in the Maritimes Darin King, Executive Director, Building Trades of NL How Newfoundland’s construction and offshore oil industries are coping with COVID-19 Panel moderator David Chaundy, President and CEO, APEC This webinar is free for APEC members and non-members. However, advance registration is required. Register

Tourism NS Webinar – SEO: Why Search Engine Optimization is More Important Than Ever

Join Tourism Nova Scotia and Digital Nova Scotia for a webinar delivered by Michael MacMillan of MacMillan Search on search engine optimization (SEO). In this webinar, Michael MacMillan will discuss: Keeping your clients informed and up-to-date about search results using your website's metadata and Google My Business Determining what types of keywords drive traffic and strategies to maintain and improve positions using Google Search Console Plan your content calendar based on historical trends using Google Trends Accounting for post COVID-19 search habits with Coronavirus Search Trends Participants are encouraged to set up their Google My Business and Google Analytics accounts prior to attending this webinar. Building on our previous webinar with Alison Knott from Alison K Consulting on April 30, Alison has provided an additional reading document that will help you set these up. Register Now

How to create a Visual Workplace, a necessity in times of Covid-19

Anxious employees and hesitant customers will need to feel physically and mentally safe as organizations begin getting back to business.  Join BarringtonOPS’ Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt, Gary Cox, and self-titled “Cool Spaces Guru” Amy Goman, The Printing House Director of Business Development, in a FREE Webinar as they discuss the role of Visual Management in a safer return to the workplace.   Gary will share 4 steps and a couple of Lean Six Sigma tools which can help you identify areas of risk, evaluate those risks and develop countermeasures. Amy, an expert is space design and use of Visual Management, will share key facts you need to know to effectively convey new protocols and behaviours that will be needed in the workplace to create confidence in  the safety of your staff, customers and visitors.   Keynote Speakers: Gary Cox, Master Black Belt, BarringtonOPS Amy Goman, Director Business Development, The Printing House Register Now