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Business & Breakfast: Federal Budget Outlook – Updates & Insights

Port of Sydney 90 Esplanade, Sydney

Gain expert insights on the 2026 Federal Budget and what it means for your business at this Business & Breakfast series with Doane Grant Thornton! Join the Cape Breton Partnership and Doane Grant Thornton LLP for a special Business & Breakfast session featuring Patrick Lahey, Partner, and Nick MacNeil, Senior Manager, of Doane Grant Thornton LLP who will be breaking down the highlights of the upcoming Canadian Federal Budget announcement and its implications for businesses of all sizes in our region. This session will provide practical insights to help business owners, managers, and entrepreneurs understand how new policies, tax updates, and incentives could affect operations, planning, and growth strategies in 2026 and beyond. Two sessions available: 🗓️ Sydney – Monday, November 17, 2025 📍 Port of Sydney, Kavanagh Room | 8:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. 🗓️ Port Hawkesbury – Wednesday, November 19, 2025 📍 Ocean Innovation Centre | 8:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. Each session will include a presentation and Q&A discussion, offering opportunities for networking and peer connection with Unama’ki – Cape Breton’s growing business community. Tickets are $10.00 plus HST, which includes a breakfast, with all proceeds proudly donated to local Food Banks in Unama’ki – Cape Breton. This event is part of the Cape Breton Partnership’s Business & Breakfast series—connecting Unama’ki – […]

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Craft a 360 Customer Journey using the 5E method

Most businesses focus on engaging customers, but true loyalty starts long before, and continues long after that moment. In this interactive online session, Roger Mader, Chief Client Officer at Myra Media and former Global CMO of Subway, will introduce the 5E Customer Experience Model: Entice, Enter, Engage, Exit, and Extend. You’ll learn how to map the full customer journey from first contact to long-term loyalty, create smooth transitions between each stage, and identify the often-overlooked touchpoints that make the biggest difference. Whether you're a business owner, marketer, or customer experience leader, this session will give you a practical framework for building lasting customer relationships and increasing lifetime value.

AI-Driven Security for the Modern Maritime Domain

COVE Colin MacLean Hall, Dartmouth

Overview PureLogic IT Solutions & Palo Alto Networks invite you to a deep dive into how AI is transforming cybersecurity in defence and marine environments. AI-Driven Security for the Modern Maritime Domain Join us for an exciting event focusing on exploring how AI-driven cybersecurity solutions, integrated through partnerships like Palo Alto Networks and PureLogic IT Solutions, can enhance digital resilience across naval, coast guard, and marine operational environments — from deployable systems to data-at-sea security. This in-person event will take place at COVE (Colin MacLean Hall) 27 Parker St, Dartmouth, NS where experts in the field will discuss cutting-edge technologies and strategies to enhance security in the maritime industry. Don't miss this opportunity to network with industry leaders and stay ahead of the curve in maritime security. Agenda 11:00 - 11:15 Welcome & Opening Remarks PureLogic IT Solutions Welcome attendees and outline objectives. Highlight the strategic importance of AI-enabled cybersecurity for the Royal Canadian Navy, Coast Guard, and marine innovation sectors. 11:15 - 12:00 Keynote: The Future of AI-Driven Cyber Defence Palo Alto Networks How Palo Alto Networks integrates AI across threat prevention, detection, and automated response. Overview of AI’s role in safeguarding maritime networks, SOC, sensor systems, and operational technology (OT). 12:00 - […]

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Privacy and Your Business – An Introduction to PIPEDA

VOLTA 1800 Argyle Street #Unit 801, Halifax

Do you have a new or growing business in Canada that collects personal information? Join us for an overview of PIPEDA & ask your questions! About this event: The Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada (OPC) provides information to help businesses comply with the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) and better protect the privacy of Canadians, their clients, and customers. This information session is free-of-charge, during which advisors from the OPC's Business Advisory Directorate will provide an overview of PIPEDA and it's 10 Privacy Principles, illustrate how these principles apply to businesses, and answer questions regarding Canada’s federal private-sector privacy law. What you will learn: What is the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA)? What are the 10 Privacy Principles of PIPEDA? What are your obligations under the law when it comes to the collection, use, and disclosure of personal information? How can the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada assist businesses comply with the law? Participants are invited to ask questions in both official languages of Canada (English/Français). The Privacy Commissioner of Canada is an Agent of Parliament whose mission is to protect and promote privacy rights of individuals. The Office of the Privacy Commissioner of […]