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Verschuren Centre Q&A

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Join us on June 14th to learn more about the Verschuren Centre! About this event Topic: Verschuren Centre Q&A Join us to learn more as we hear from Dr. Beth Mason, CEO of Verschuren Centre, an industrial solutions development and deployment centre, advancing sustainable resource management in their key fields of expertise - Renewable energy, Bio-processing, Aquaculture, and Carbon Materials. The Centre was established to facilitate a transition to a green and circular economy through supporting innovative clean technology commercialization. Through the Centre's collaborative approach and cutting-edge pilot scale test facilities, clients can develop their IP while connecting with partners, markets, and business development support to reach their market. Dr. Mason will talk about the company's path within the bioeconomy, their unique value within the bioeconomy, and their experience with the Careers in Sustainability program! Where: Join us virtually! Participants will receive a Zoom link closer to the event! When: Tuesday, June 14, 2022 from 10:00-11:00 AM AST About the Program: The Careers in Sustainability program, a joint initiative of the Nova Scotia Innovation Hub and IGNITE, is raising awareness about Nova Scotia’s bioeconomy and its many benefits, including creating clean, low-carbon products from underutilized resources while providing new and […]

B2B Vital Signs & The Science of Sales

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Join Introhive for an engaging webinar featuring Forrester Principal Analyst, Anthony McPartlin where we’ll unpack: How you can capture and transform buyer engagement data into actionable insights The types of insights that can be emitted and actioned How to evaluate the vendor landscape and identify the technology that is right for your organization  

Hiring Remote Tech Talent 101

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ABOUT THIS EVENT In a competitive hiring landscape, industry leaders are looking beyond their borders to hire remote tech talent, ready to work in their time zones. In this session, VanHack’s remote hiring experts will provide an introduction into how companies both big and small, can seamlessly and successfully hire remote tech talent from across the globe. Joined by Remote, a VanHack strategic partner - the session will also address frequently asked questions around how companies can hire, pay, and manage global talent. Also hear from JobGet who has made the jump, share their journey, and made 8 successful remote hires. The session will cover: The VanHack Remote Hiring Process How Remote helps with global payroll, benefits, taxes and compliance VanHack Customer Success: JobGet

Gardiner Centre Member Webinar – Employee Retention

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Our next Member Webinar is presented to you by the Gardiner Centre – Employee Retention In the dynamic labour market, retaining employees is critical to the stability and growth of organizations and businesses. Losing key employees costs employers in many ways including recruitment and lost productivity. An employee retention strategy is an intentional process that encourages employees to remain with their employer. There are many interdependent elements to an employee retention strategy. This session will focus on: The importance of employee engagement on retention The key elements of a strategy that contribute to employee retention The impact the global pandemic has had on employee retention Considerations for improving your employee retention strategy as we emerge from the pandemic Meet the Speaker: Lynn Best Lynn Best is a skilled, experienced facilitator who is passionate about supporting the achievement of organizational goals and employee development. Lynn holds a Master’s Degree in Adult Education, two undergraduate degrees in Arts and Post-Secondary Education, and a Post-Graduate Certificate in Executive Coaching. Lynn also holds a number of certifications including Myers Briggs Personality Indicator, True Colors™, and Coaching Out of the Box™. Lynn’s talent is creating trusting, collaborative partnerships and learning environments directed at achieving results […]

Supplier Diversity in Atlantic Canada | Diversité des fournisseurs au Canada atlantique

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Disclaimer: This event will be in English We are witnessing unprecedented disruptions in supply chains around the globe and Canada is not an exception. Almost all sectors are diligently focusing on innovation, security, nearshoring and yes, even diversity and inclusion, creating new opportunities for women-owned businesses to grow and succeed. To be clear: they need YOU and your innovative solutions now more than ever before! This is why WBE Canada is partnering with the Centre for Women in Business to host a virtual webinar focusing on supplier diversity in Atlantic Canada and how women-owned businesses can navigate through these procurement opportunities and help shape companies in the post-pandemic economy. This webinar will benefit… Women-owned businesses selling or wanting to sell to large corporations and governments Corporations and governments eager to discover how to include more women-owned businesses in their supply chains Champions and supporters of women-owned businesses What you will learn… Why supplier diversity is an important strategy for Canada’s economic recovery How to turn what you already know, love and do into profits How buying organizations can become more innovative by improving diversity and inclusion in their supply chains What’s next for Canada’s supply chains

BUSINESS AFTER HOURS: Hope Blooms

2346 Brunswick Street 2346 Brunswick Street, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

We engage youth in the high needs community of North End Halifax to become change agents. They create innovative environments for long term impact in food security, education, social inclusion and disrupting the cycle of poverty. Hope Blooms initiatives are inclusive and diverse. Working together, the community builds urban organic food systems for everyone’s benefit. Programs are based on experiential learning. This social entrepreneurship creates an impact that is inspiring and supportive. More importantly, it mobilizes positive change. IN PERSON EVENT PROTOCOLS: Capacity: Venues will be operating at full capacity. Masks: Masks are encouraged. Physical distancing: Physical distancing is encouraged. Sanitizer Stations: Hand sanitizer stations will be available throughout the venue, including at registration. All attendees must sanitize at registration before entering.

Bringing our Humanity in the Return to the Workplace

Rosaria Student Centre - MultiPurpose Room 166 Bedford Highway, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

Learn how to bring your humanity to the ever-evolving workplace. About this event Work and workplaces are challenging and changing. Many face a return to work with continued transformations to how we work, whether we work from home, in a hybrid arrangement or in a physical workplace. This workshop will provide you with tools that will aid you in meeting the demands of your roles efficiently, effectively, and productively while attending to your well-being. Topics include: How to bring our humanity to our work while being true to our values and continue our self growth Ways to achieve a harmonious and productive return to the office How we can contribute to a healthy and safe work environment defined by positivity, inclusion and belonging. Co-Facilitated By: Pierre Battah - Award-winning author and a leadership and HR specialist. He is a longtime nationally syndicated workplace columnist for CBC/Radio-Canada, and a TEDx presenter. His book Humanity at Work, Leading for Better Relationships and Results was released internationally in 2020 and won a gold medal at the Nautilus Book Awards in the US. Françoise Roy - Founder of Solva Leadership and specialist in women’s leadership development and providing counsel in strategic communication. She was […]

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Women’s Entrepreneurship Forum

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The City of Toronto’s Small Business Enterprise Centre (Enterprise Toronto) is hosting a virtual event which will focus on various aspects of women entrepreneurship. There will be panel discussions that will feature organizations who are focused on addressing the systemic barriers that limit the growth of women –owned enterprises. You will also hear from Toronto-based women entrepreneurs who have successfully accessed support that has helped them to expand their businesses and from organizations who are helping women to break barriers and achieve success in non-traditional Sectors. If you require accommodation, please notify us by email at least 2 weeks before the event date at enterprisetoronto@toronto.ca. To cancel the accommodation, we require 5 business days’ notice before the event date.

Collision Conference 2022

Enercare Centre 100 Princes Blvd, Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Collision brings together “the world's best speakers”, tech’s leading companies, and top media as North America’s fastest growing tech conference. Join us in Toronto this June to make meaningful connections, find valuable leads, and get access to premium content.  

WEBINAR | The Legal Case for Supporting Gender Diversity @ Work

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WEBINAR | The Legal Case for Supporting Gender Diversity @ Work The current labour crunch is only strengthening the business case for building a workplace that’s welcoming to diverse employee pools – including gender-diverse employees. But there’s also a legal case for employers to do so – and legal consequences for employers that fail to meet those obligations. Why do employers have a legal obligations to create a safe and healthy workplace for gender diverse employees? What steps can employers take to support a gender-inclusive workplace - and fulfill their legal obligations? How can failure to do so lead to legal liability for employers? Join McInnes Cooper Labour & Employment Lawyers Amanda Nash and Brittany Keating for an invitation-only virtual roundtable conversation, led by your questions, about the legal case for you to support gender diversity in your workplace. WHEN: Thursday, June 23, 2022 TIME: 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. AST | 11:30 p.m. - 12:30 p.m. NST  

Mount Saint Vincent Alumni Association Annual General Meeting (Hybrid)

McCain Centre Mount Saint Vincent University, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

Mount Saint Vincent Alumni Association Annual General Meeting (Hybrid) Monday, June 20, 2022 @ 5:30 pm McCain Centre, Room 105, MSVU Campus Recognition Dinner to follow Registration required. If you have any additional questions about the event, please email alumni@msvu.ca  

Future-proofing Your Trademark Strategy

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Topic: Future-proofing Your Trademark Strategy Description: Given rapid growth and increased competition within the technology and digital innovation sector, adopting a trademark for your organization can feel like walking into a minefield. Having the foundation of a carefully executed trademark strategy can elevate your brand, prevent misuse by others, and become a valuable marketing tool in navigating the increasingly crowded world of trademarks. Whether you are intending to keep it local or have a view to global expansion, developing an understanding for what a trademark is, best practices for choosing and protecting your trademark, and what you can do to reduce your risk of inadvertently stepping on others’ toes, are vital for any organization. Join us for a 60 minute talk with industry thought leaders from McCarthy Tétrault and Swift Medical where through case studies and examples we will look at: Selecting a trademark that can be protected How to manage your risk of trademark infringement Devising a trademark strategy for current and future business goals Lessons learned in setting brand direction Presenters: Vincent Yip, Partner, McCarthy Tétrault LLP Amy Fong, Counsel, McCarthy Tétrault LLP Jon Tower Akerman, VP Marketing, Swift Medical Time: Jun 21, 2022 10:00 AM in Vancouver