Financial management is one of the most important responsibilities of owners and business managers. Proper financial management supports your decision-making. Understanding your cash flow, financial statements and financial health helps make you a better decision make and respond to opportunities for business growth. In Finance Essentials for Business, you will learn the basics of financial analysis, product and service pricing, budgeting, government reporting requirements and more to inform your financial decision making. To be eligible for the program, participants should have an established financial record keeping system, financial reports available and access to reliable internet, webcam and microphone. Dates: Weekly on Tuesdays from June 1 – August 3, 2021 (10 weeks) Time: 8:30 am -12:30 pm Location: Online Cost: Access to this program is a complimentary member benefit thanks to our partnership with the Nova Scotia Department of Labour and Advanced Education Instructor: April Stroink, Money Coaching Additional notes - While our certificate training programs are typically offered on campus at Mount Saint Vincent University, the Department of Labour and Advanced Education has made an exception to temporarily offer programs online in response to COVID-19. - Participants are required to complete an Intake Form and an Individual Needs Assessment with […]

The technology industry, not unlike many other industries, has been typically male-dominated in the past. However, new technologies, and a more virtually connected world, have been increasing access to information, technology concepts, and other thought leaders. Now, minority thought leaders are able to connect, engage, and participate in technology concepts more than ever before by using these same technologies. For instance, using AR, VR, and XR technologies, female youths can connect with leading women in STEM careers around the globe, and even those in more remote locations that would not traditionally have access to advanced programs can access higher learning resources. Combine this with the fact that AR and VR are proving an ability to create higher levels of empathy, and an ability to communicate new narratives on race, diversity, and inclusivity and a world that formerly seemed off-limits is becoming a lot more inviting to the diverse minds that are capable of advancing it even further. In this panel, we will open the discussion to how AR, VR, and XR technologies are creating a more diverse and inclusive world, both within the industry and within the technology sector as a whole. REGISTER

Join us for our next webinar on Thursday 10th of June at 11 AM ET where we will be joined by an incredible panel of industry experts to discuss "Effective Restoration After a Cyber Attack". Be the first to find out who our panellists are by signing up for June's webinar below. REGISTER

With Never Alone, Upper One Games and E-Line Media created the first video game made in collaboration with an Indigenous community. Alan Gershenfeld and Amy Fredeen will share the inclusive development process which saw nearly 40 Alaska Native elders, storytellers, and community members contributing to this award-winning game. Moderated by Professor Pierre Tousignant of NAD-UQAC, this interactive discussion will share best practices for expanding the storytelling potential of video games. Panellists Alan Gershenfeld President and Co-Founder of E-Line Media Alan is President and Co-Founder of E-Line Media, a leading publisher of games that inspire players to connect with the world and each other. Alan has worked on impact game projects with the Gates Foundation, MacArthur Foundation, NSF, USAID, DARPA, White House OSTP, Cook Inlet Tribal Council, Games for Change, Google, Sesame Workshop, MIT, and ASU. E-Line is the developer of Never Alone, a game made inclusively with the Alaska Native community that has reached over 4 million players and won a BAFTA and Game of the Year at Games for Change. Alan was previously a member of the executive team that rebuilt game publisher Activision from bankruptcy into an industry leader overseeing titles such as Civilization: Call to Power, Muppet […]

As part of Innovation Canada's Webinar Series, join Canadian experts to learn how to find the right government support for your LGBTQ2+ business and to hear about the value of diversity and inclusion in a robust economy. Our panel of experts will provide tips on navigating the government support landscape and discuss some of the work underways to support LGBTQ2+ entrepreneurs. A Q&A session with all panellists will wrap up this dynamic and informative discussion. We’ll welcome: - Dale McDermott, Chief Operating Officer of Canada’s LGBT+ Chamber of Commerce -Dr. Wendy Cukier, founder of the Diversity Institute, Academic Director of the Women Entrepreneurship Knowledge Hub and Research Lead of the Future Skills Centre - Connie Stacey, President and Founder of Edmonton-based Growing Greener Innovations, and SheEO venture - Kusala Jayasuriya, Innovation Advisor with Innovation Canada - Christina McDonald, Marketing and Outreach Manager with Innovation Canada Please note: This session will be conducted largely in English but material and resources will be made available in both official languages and participants are encouraged to ask questions in the official language of their choice. Explorez le soutien aux entreprises dirigées par des membres de la communauté LGBTQ2+ Dans le cadre de la Série […]

Join us for a Business Support Series with the Department of Labour & Advanced Education for an introduction to all Provincial business programs and hiring incentives that are available to employers like you Nova Scotia who are growing their workforce. You will learn how to access and apply for funding resources such as Graduate to Opportunity, Innovate to Opportunity or START. You will also determine your eligibility for employee training programs like SkillsOnlineNS, Workplace Education and Workplace Innovation & Productivity Incentive (WIPSI). Access to financial support has become crucial for many small businesses during the pandemic. We will ensure you become familiar with the provincially funded supports available to help you find the talent your organization is looking for. All of our programs are designed to help your business grow while retaining Nova Scotian talent at the same time. All of the supports to be covered can be found at: https://novascotia.ca/grow-your-business/ Three takeaways from this webinar: How to access funding for training employees How to access funding for hiring employees How to access support to help find the talent your organization needs How does this topic help support the business community? Access to financial support has become crucial for many […]