Events for October 18, 2022 – Digital Nova Scotia – Leading Digital Industry

Speed Networking in New Glasgow

IGNITE Northern Office 352 East River Rd, New Glasgow

IGNITE Northern October 18, 2022 10:00 AM As part of Small Business Week 2022, IGNITE is partnering with The Mentoring Plus Strategy to host Speed Networking - where entrepreneurs can circulate between knowledgeable and experienced business mentors with years of expertise across multiple industries. This fast-paced, unique mentoring experience allows participants to get a seat at the table with a mentor to discuss career and professional development topics. To participate, please email Monica Rivers at monica@igniteatlantic.com

Black Founders Lunch

Online

Connect with Black entrepreneurs across Atlantic Canada and get peer support on your ideas at our bi-weekly Black Founders Lunch. Join other Black founders from across Atlantic Canada during our bi-weekly Black Founders Lunches! Every second Tuesday, beginning September 20th, we’re bringing together Black entrepreneurs to connect and discuss in a safe and confidential space any questions you may have pertaining to entrepreneurship, your business ideas, business planning and growth, resource sharing and more. How do I participate? Ask for or share resources or network connections. Find collaborators and build partnerships. Discuss your wins from the past week. Offer support for other Black founders. Share your goals and build peer accountability. Bring a pitch deck and ask for feedback. Black Founders Lunch is an open space for you to bring any of the challenges you’re working through or to offer other entrepreneurs advice based on your experiences and knowledge. Draw on the extensive network of knowledge within our community of Black entrepreneurs in various industries and levels of experience. Some guiding questions: What is one goal you want to achieve within the next 2 weeks? Which problem area of business has been causing the most friction over the past 2 […]

Business Training Series: Marketing in the New Digital Era

Online

Business Training Series The Black Business Initiative’s Training Department provides ongoing professional development and business training courses to Black entrepreneurs and employees. To be eligible for BBI training, you must be: A Black business owner based in Nova Scotia OR a Black employee currently working in Nova Scotia. All courses are scheduled on different weekdays/nights for 10 weeks. You may register for one course or for all three courses. This program is delivered in partnership with the Province of Nova Scotia’s Workplace Education Initiative (WEI). About This Course Marketing in the New Digital Era Facilitated by Marc Zirka, CEO of Strategy Up Date: Every Tuesday, starting Oct. 18 and ending Dec. 20 Time: 12-4pm Location: Virtual Additional Courses Financial Fundamentals (with Stephanie Folahan, President, Premier Accounting & Tax Inc.) Date: Wednesdays @ 12-4pm, starting Oct. 19 Time: 5:30-9:30pm Location: Virtual Business Development Skills (with Georges Hanna, Business Coach, Smart Income) Date: Thursdays @ 1:30-5:30pm, starting Oct. 20 Time: 1:30-5:30pm Location: Virtual Register online today! For more information, contact Entrepreneurship Engagement Managers (EEMs) Mamadou Wade (wade.mamadou@bbi.ns.ca) or Amber Grosse (grosse.amber@bbi.ns.ca).

Fall Into Autumn Social

VOLTA 1800 Argyle Street #Unit 801, Halifax

About this event When: Tuesday, October 18, 2022 from 3:30pm - 5:00pm ADT Where: Volta, 1505 Barrington St, Unit 100, Lobby Level, Halifax, NS Description: As the leaves turn and the temperatures cool, let's get together and celebrate this beautiful time of the year. Highlights will include: Hot chocolate and cider station Sweet treats Mini gourd painting We hope to see you there to mingle, enjoy some seasonal treats and share tips on where to take the best fall colours pictures in Halifax. Flannel is encouraged!