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Are you an employer looking to tap into a pool of skilled, educated and multilingual newcomers to Canada? Would you like to bring new energy, creativity and new perspectives to your workplace? Come and meet a group of skilled immigrants at the Welcome Home to Canada showcase. These job ready newcomers are internationally educated and experienced in a variety of professions, sectors and industries. The Welcome Home to Canada program is supported by the R. Howard Webster Foundation and RBC Foundation and provides six-month paid work experiences to eligible newcomers. With support from government and corporate funders and through community partnerships, the program has benefitted over 200 newcomers since 2004.
ALUMNI & DEVELOPMENT Cape Breton University, in collaboration with the Cape Breton Regional Chamber of Commerce and the Cape Breton Partnership, will host a special luncheon event titled Perseverance and Prosperity: Imagining a Vibrant Future for Our Island. This gathering will bring together members of the business community for an important update on CBU’s current position, the lessons learned along its journey and its vision for the future.
During this skill builder, we will: Define generational perspectives on disability and explain differences in how disability is understood and experienced across age groups. Explain how generational mindsets and intersectionality influence disclosure, inclusion, and access in the workplace. Identify inclusive leadership practices that support accessibility and psychological safety across generations. Apply inclusive strategies to create or strengthen disability-inclusive practices in your own workplace or team.
CBDC Hants Kings is excited to invite you to our Fall Celebration - it's so big that we only do it every 2-3 years! It is on Wednesday, October 29, from 3:00–5:00 p.m. at Devour! Studios in Wolfville. Come celebrate business resilience and local entrepreneurship, connect with fellow business leaders across the region, and enjoy an inspiring keynote from Eleanor Beaton—award-winning entrepreneur, podcaster, and founder of Safi Media. We’ll also be presenting the Business Award of Distinction from the Atlantic Association of CBDCs to recognize a remarkable business journey in our region. Event Details: Wednesday, October 29, 2025 3:00–5:00 p.m. Devour! Studios, 360 Main Street, Wolfville Catered by Cumin Kitchen & Drink Please register at the link below, we’d love to see you there! If you have any questions or need assistance, please contact: darren.atherton@cbdc.ca Eleanor Beaton is the founder of Safi Media, a coaching and education company dedicated to doubling the number of women founders who sustainably scale to $1M+ by 2030, and the host of the Woman Owned podcast, now ranked in the top 0.5% of all podcasts globally, providing insights and strategies to empower women entrepreneurs. Since 2016, Eleanor has provided training to over 25,000 women entrepreneurs worldwide. A former chair of […]
The Evolution of Animation from Traditional Hand-Drawn to the Digital Pipeline of the Modern Age About this event Science & Tech • Science Join us for an exciting event focused on the dynamic world of animation, where tradition meets innovation! Paper to Pixels is an exclusive event exploring how the art of animation has evolved from its roots in hand-drawn sketches to the sophisticated digital pipelines of today. Whether you're a seasoned animator, aspiring creator, or just an animation enthusiast, this event will illuminate the technological breakthroughs that have transformed the industry. We'll take you through the journey of animation production. Discover how advanced programs and new animation techniques have not only increased productivity but also unlocked new creative possibilities for artists and storytellers. Don't miss this chance to get a behind-the-scenes look at how innovation and imagination come together in the world of animation! 6:00PM – 6:15PM: Welcome & Registration 6:15PM – 6:20PM: Sponsor Speech 6:20PM – 7:00PM: Presentation 7:00PM – 7:45PM: Networking 7:45PM – 8:00PM: Program End