Hosted by Nova Scotia Business Inc.  Do you want to hire a student to join your business?  Did you know there is support available to assist you with funding a portion of the student's wages and matching/recruitment? Join us to learn more about co-op placements, summer student employment supports, and graduate hiring programs. This session is delivered in partnership with Information and Communications Technology Council (ICTC),  NS Department of Labour and Advanced Education (LAE), and Dalhousie University. This session will cover the ICTC Work Integrated Learning program, LAE wage subsidy programming including for Co-operative Education Incentive, Graduate to Opportunity, and Innovate to Opportunity.  Dalhousie University SITE staff will talk about the student experience, the employer's responsibility, and what to expect from the process when you engage a co-op student. Speakers Margaret Schwartz, Youth Outreach Coordinator, Department of Labour and Advanced Education. Margaret helps employers access funding through the Province’s Youth Employment Programs, which are designed to retain post-secondary young people in Nova Scotia with meaningful career opportunities Tim Perron, Atlantic Regional Coordinator, Information and Communications Technology Council (ICTC). Tim is the ICTC ambassador for the four Atlantic Provinces and works closely with Businesses, Post-Secondary Institutions, Government, Industry groups and associations […]

COVE's Ocean Connector goes virtual once again! This month their special guest is rural innovation champion Doug Jones, CEO of IGNITE. FISH TECH, THE WAY OF THE FUTURE Doug will dive into how IGNITE came to be and how it is helping to develop the startup and innovation ecosystem in rural Nova Scotia. Join the “FishTech” conversation and how a unique approach to industry innovation is helping traditional industries develop new products and succeed on a global scale. Join on Zoom

Join Grant Thornton advisors for a webinar providing information to help guide your decision making in response to COVID-19. The COVID-19 pandemic has created a tremendous amount of uncertainty during the last several weeks for all Canadians. It has been especially hard to keep up with the rapid changes to financial support introduced by governments. As entrepreneurs and business owners, you need to understand your options to make informed decisions when managing financial matters. We will provide you with clarity into the programs you can take advantage and provide information to consider with the business challenges you presently face so that you can continue moving forward. Join us on Friday, May 22 - 10 am (AST) as members of the Grant Thornton team discuss: • Government support and incentive programs • Corporate tax filings and remittance deferrals • Access to credit programs • Cash flow management and assessing the impact of COVID-19 Register Now

These are unprecedented times — our communities, families, employees and organizations have all been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. The decision to return to the workplace is complex and encompasses a variety of key aspects, including considerations of who, when and how. We ask these questions because of the need to ensure a safe, clean and secure workplace for all. Join Gallagher’s Canadian insurance, risk management, and consulting professionals on May 22nd to learn how to confidently protect your people, property, and profits through a five-step action plan considering: Eligibility to Reopen Employees Facilities and Equipment Operations, Supply Chain and Third Party Customers, Clients and Public Register Now