Events for September 24, 2020 – Digital Nova Scotia – Leading Digital Industry

Business Support Series: Let’s get digital

The Halifax Chamber and SimplyCast are excited to offer Chamber members exclusive and FREE access to the SimplyCast all-in-one communication platform as part of our business recovery strategy. Join us for a webinar on how this platform can support your business in marketing automation, logistics, sales, operations, and more. Users can create sophisticated automated campaigns that appeal to each customer’s unique needs and interests through comprehensive yet simple communication and marketing tools. Key Takeaways Learn how your business can quickly adopt a new technology to save you time and money on marketing campaigns, appointment booking, assessment surveys and other business activities. Find out how to adjust your strategies to secure customers and supply chains in response to changes in market conditions Book a discovery call with the SimplyCast support team to find out how this technology can make your life easier A strong digital approach can help all businesses operate better, create new opportunities, and support future growth. register

Personal Leadership Webinar

The College of Continuing Education is hosting a webinar on Personal Leadership on Thursday, Sept 24th from 11:30 am to noon AST. Our instructor, Rita Wuebbeler, will walk you through six (6) practices of Personal Leadership. She will take a deeper dive into one of them - Engaging Ambiguity.   In 30 minutes, you'll come away with a better idea of how to lead YOURSELF through challenging times.   Register

Entrevestor’s 2019 East Coast Startup Data

Join Entrevestor lead, Peter Moreira, for a presentation that will detail all of the trends in their latest startup data report. About this Event When: Thursday, September 24 from 12:00pm - 1:00pm Where: This event will offer the option to attend in person (limited number of seats available) or virtually Via Zoom Those attending in person are required to complete a Covid-19 screening form prior to arrival. This will be sent out 10:00am day of the event.   Description: The highlights of the East Coast startup community in 2019 were spectacular, they included: Verafin's record $515-million funding round, strong hiring and revenue growth, and more new companies than ever. But there was also an unsettling development in funding that has carried on into 2020. We'll detail all the trends in our latest startup data presentation. Presenter: A journalist, author and entrepreneur, Peter Moreira is the Co-Founder of Entrevestor, which provides news and data on Atlantic Canadian startups. He has worked as a business journalist in three continents and is the author of five books. He and his wife Carol Moreira have run Entrevestor since 2011.   NOTE: If you are unable to attend any of our events please take a […]

Staying Safe While Working From Home – Security Awareness for Remote Workers

Register to hear from Darryl MacLeod, Senior Security Analyst from GoSecure, as he discusses the current cyber threat landscape and what’s changed during pandemic measures.   In this webinar, you’ll learn about: How and why cyber-criminals are targeting home-based workers Security considerations with a remote workforce, including use of personal computers and devices, public wifi networks Securing a home network Security policies and awareness for staff Securing mobile devices   Register

She Means Business Celebration

She Means Business was created for women by women to help female entrepreneurs become successful. By providing free education and a positive networking space, we have created a group of women who continue to come together and support each other within our communities. We are inviting all women to join us for a special evening as we celebrate one year of She Means Business. Hosted in a beautiful rustic barn at Windshift Acres. Semi formal attire is encouraged but not required. Grab a drink at the bar and try some tasty hors d'oeuvres by Jake's Family Restaurant. Enjoy an evening inspired by women as we introduce guest speakers who will speak about what She Means Business means to them. We look forward seeing you!   *Due to COVID-19, masks are recommended and will be available along with hand sanitizer and social distancing will be practiced.** **Also please be mindful that this event is for women only.** Register