The Able Sense team is hosting the next Meetup in Wolfville! Connect with fellow entrepreneurs and merchants in the beautiful Annapolis Valley as we bring together ecommerce and marketing experts who are willing to talk about what’s new in ecommerce, their experiences and the skills that have led to their success. Able Sense is a full service ecommerce agency specializing in Shopify strategies and custom implementations for clients big and small. Register

We’re looking for breakthrough ideas and concepts that will help take Atlantic Lottery’s PlayWise brand to the next level. Volta and Atlantic Lottery are teaming up once again to host a hackathon. We’re in search of ideas that resonate with a broad range of players and emphasizes that gambling should always be fun and safe. This is more than just a hackathon – over three days, selected participants will receive training and coaching on creative thinking, concept development, and will learn how to turn ideas into value propositions. The training will be delivered by Two Igloos, a Toronto- and London-based innovation and customer strategy agency whose clients include companies, such as Pearson, Levi’s, Jameson and more. Event details: When: November 15-17, 2019 – starting @ 6pm on Friday Where: Volta – 1505 Barrington Street, Innovation Outpost Wing, Mezzanine Level What are the prizes? Here's what's up for grabs: Top prize: $1,500 2st place prize: $1,000 3rd place prize: $500 How do you participate? Anyone interested in participating must register via Eventbrite. Following your registration, an Atlantic Lottery team member will reach out to you with next steps. Applications will require participants to submit a short video and/or a write up […]

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oin Refresh Annapolis Valley and the Acadia Entrepreneurship Center for Global Entrepreneurship Week as we celebrate the people and organizations who make our startup ecosystem. This will be Refresh’s last monthly meetup as we take an indefinite break. Don’t miss out! Side Door is a digital platform that matches performing artists with venues to create shows anytime, anywhere, on their own terms. Come meet CEO & Co-Founder Laura Simpson for a fireside chat and live performance with Cassie Josephine (Indie Folk Country princess). Laura and Cassie will talk about the challenges artists in the music business face and how Side Door ’s unique digital platform is defining a new business model capitalizing on the power of a networked community. Learn how Side Door is poised to hit $1 million in annual ticket sales by the end of 2020. A lite dinner will be served at 6PM, including networking and an unplugged set with Cassie Josephine. Laura’s Side Door startup story will be served as the main course at 6:45. Register

We’re kicking off the IDEA Speaker Series with three incredible keynote speakers whose courage to take risks helped launch their inspiring careers, and paved the way for future leaders in Atlantic Canada. Chris Huskilson, past CEO and president, Emera Inc., is a recognized trailblazer in the energy sector. During his close to 40-year career with Nova Scotia Power and Emera he helped position the company as an industry leader and innovator. Pat Ryan (BEng'83) founder and president of Neocon International, was the strategic architect behind the automotive OEM design and manufacturing leader that services "Grade A" customers such as Honda, General Motors, and Mercedes. Dale Robertson (BEng'78), founder of Enerscan Engineering and Enerscan Consultands Ltd., is a pioneer in the use of plastics for hardware in the electricity distribution industry, and is internationally recognize as a leader in energy management. The IDEA Speaker Series provides students, alumni, innovators and entrepreneurs with the tools, information, and motivation needed to drive a culture of innovation in Atlantic Canada. Event Details: 5:00 p.m - 7:30 p.m, November 25, 2019 Irving Oil Auditorium Richard Murray Building 5257 Morris Street, Halifax, NS Register  

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Jon is a developer and will share his perspectives on how PMs can improve how they work with developers. He has experience working in a dozen companies from start-ups he founded to joining established teams. Having experienced life as a developer, product manager, programmer and CTO he has observed what seems to work, and what seems to NOT work when making successful products. This presentation discusses some of the technical terms, practices, and cultures that affect product development successes and failures. He'll cover topics like timelines, tech debt, refactoring, development process, and more. Schedule: 530-6p: Arrive and meet other guests 6p-645: Talk and Q&A: Talk shop with other guests Register

Have you ever wondered what it takes to build more inclusive workplaces that are welcoming and attractive to Women in Science, Technology, Engineering, Math and digital-based occupations? Register

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