Events for April 15, 2021 – Digital Nova Scotia – Leading Digital Industry

Accessing International Talent & Immigration Resources in 2021

During this session, you will hear from Mary-Jo McKay from the Nova Scotia Office of Immigration and Population Growth and Al Tek from Halifax Partnership’s Labour Market Team. There will be an overview of the various provincial immigration streams for accessing international talent for your company, with a focus on the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) and the Atlantic Immigration Pilot (AIP). At the end of the presentation, there will be a Q&A period to answer any of your questions. Al Tek, Account Executive, Atlantic Immigration Pilot Halifax Partnership Al Tek is focused on building awareness of the Atlantic Immigration Pilot with a goal to identify and connect employers looking to fill labour gaps with experts in Nova Scotia’s Office of Immigration. Al brings diverse experience in the public, private, education and tech sectors and a focus on relationship building to his role. What excites Al most about Halifax is the continued growth of Halifax’s population, businesses, and the advancements in innovation in the city he calls home. Al holds a Bachelor of Computer Science degree from Dalhousie University and a Masters of Business Administration (MBA) from Laval University, Quebec. Mary-Jo MacKay, Manager, External Relations Nova Scotia Office of Immigration and […]

Centre for Women in Business Coffee Talk

Join the Centre for Women in Business online! Coffee Talk is designed to connect women in business across Nova Scotia with each other, encourage collaborations and improve business skills through sharing. Each session will include a welcome, introductions, and a facilitated discussion on recent news or trends in business. When: Thursdays from 9-10am Where: Online – A computer with reliable, high-speed internet connection and a headset with a microphone are required. Cost: Complimentary! Thanks to the generous support of our sponsor, TD Bank Group, this program continues to be available to all women business owners in Nova Scotia at no cost. Registration is required. Register

Trade Accelerator Program (TAP) Info Session

Don't wait for the economy to rebound, be ready when it does. The Halifax Chamber of Commerce is pleased to offer TAP in Atlantic Canada, a program that is quickly gaining momentum across Canada, and a reputation of achieving real results, fast. Join us for this special Business Support Series to learn all about the Trade Accelerator Program and how it can help grow your business through export. Canada’s Trade Accelerator Program (TAP) is an innovative and dynamic program aimed at helping Halifax's enterprises overcome barriers to exporting. Participate in an innovative, hands-on initiative, designed to accelerate the strategic development of your business and better prepare you for expansion into international markets. Register

Succeeding and Growing your Business in Challenging Times

COVID-19 has created challenging circumstances for tourism businesses, but some companies are identifying the opportunities and finding success. Join Matt Symes, CEO, Symplicity Designs, to find out how you can get your business through this difficult time and perhaps even come out stronger than ever. Eligible webinar participants* will also have the chance to be selected for one of three exclusive 30 min coaching sessions with Symplicity Designs. More details will be provided during the webinar. *To be eligible for selection, participants must be a tourism business currently in operation in Nova Scotia. This webinar is part of Tourism Nova Scotia's Spring Tune-Up Series. Each week in April will feature a new webinar on topics designed to help your business prepare to welcome customers. Register

Project Management in Today’s Environment

Projects are becoming larger and more complex, and we spend an increasing amount of time either managing projects or contributing to projects. Webinar participants will learn a PM tool that can be used to improve their level of success. They will also hear about the courses that are part of Dalhousie’s Certificate in Project Management and have an opportunity to ask questions about the program. https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_PgOsA2M1RzOifyDFjszn0QRegister

Integrating Artificial Intelligence in Clinical Prediction & Treatment Planning

Artificial intelligence (AI) research is poised to become a transformational force in healthcare, with potential applications being demonstrated across various clinical domains. However, there are currently limited examples of such techniques being successfully deployed into clinical practice. In this lecture, Dr. Jordan Engbers will present the general challenges of bringing AI into medicine, with a special focus on imaging and treatment planning. Jordan will discuss examples of failures and successes, and considerations for implementation in practice through the use of case studies for imaging, diagnosis, clinical prediction, and treatment planning. This webinar will be presented in English. A recording will be available with English and French subtitles. Register