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Business Intelligence Basics: Webinar

This 90-minute session with Dan MacLeod from Dunvegan Loyalty Builders is for businesses that need to use data to make decisions. As a group we will discuss the difficulties of accessing, linking, and reporting from all of your sources of data. There will be a demonstration of the speed and functionality of the Power Tools that Microsoft has built into Excel and Power BI (Business Intelligence) Desktop. The Power Tools are used to build Interactive Reports from scratch. Interactive Reports offer a shorter, straighter pathway to improve the efficiency and accuracy of your business. The best part is that Excel is on most computers, and experienced staff can quickly learn to use the Power Tools that are free in many of the current versions of Excel. Power BI Desktop is available as a free version that is very robust and suitable for most businesses, plus a subscription version for very large users. Participants will learn about: Powerful tools built into Excel What can be accomplished with the free version of Microsoft BI Desktop How to construct a Pivot Table to view data and drill down into the details How data can be placed on an interactive map; view your results […]

DemoCamp 2021

No PowerPoints. No Judges. No Prizes. Just straight exposure. DemoCamp is an annual event for the Atlantic Canadian startup ecosystem to come together and showcase their innovative technologies to their peers, while reaching potential new customers or investors, as well as the rest of the community. Founders from Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, PEI, Newfoundland and Labrador are invited to explain what their tech is, how it works, why it is helpful and more, but must do so without a PowerPoint presentation or any other type of slide deck. This makes the presentations more focused on the technology being demonstrated. This year’s DemoCamp event will take place virtually via video conference. Each participant will have five minutes to present their product or service to a virtual audience– but must do so without a PowerPoint presentation, or any other type of slide deck. Attendees will be encouraged to give feedback and ask any questions using the chat function. A set amount of time will be available for questions from the audience. Participants must apply to present their tech using the form below by Sunday, January 24 at 11:59pm. Those selected to demonstrate their technologies will be notified shortly after applications close. We […]

Virtual Wonder Women Conference

The Wonder Women Conference brings together bold and ambitious women to connect, educate, inspire and empower one another to take on new and expanded roles in work, community and life. Wonder Women is proud to offer diverse female-led content featuring local, professional superheroes. We invite you to build meaningful relationships with women across all industries while participating in engaging workshops and hearing from a panel of local leaders on successes and challenges of women in business. Together, we strive to create a community of inclusivity that ultimately encourages all women to own their ambition, break down barriers, and unleash their superpowers. Let’s lift each other up – the world needs women working together now more than ever. All superheroes welcome – regardless of gender! THE WONDER WOMEN CONFERENCE HAS GONE VIRTUAL! We want to ensure all attendees feel safe and comfortable at our upcoming Wonder Women conference, and with restrictions still evolving, we have decided to make our February 19th 2021 conference entirely virtual. This won't be just another zoom webinar! We are working with our AV partners to make this virtual experience exciting, engaging and uplifting for all. The conference host and speakers will be streamed live from the […]

Volta’s Virtual Pitch Competition

Join us on Wednesday, February 24 at 12:00pm to watch entrepreneurs pitch their business or idea to a panel of industry-expert judges. When: Wednesday, February 24 from 12:00pm to 2:00pm Where: Virtual via Zoom Those registered prior to 10:00am, February 24, will receive an email via Eventbrite with log in details at that time. Those registered after 10:00am, February 24, will receive the details with their confirmation email. Description: This Pitch Competition is open to Volta Residents, Network Members and anyone from the tech community in Atlantic Canada. This event is an excellent opportunity for you to practice your three-minute pitch, fine-tune your deck, and get feedback from peers and industry professionals. You will also gain valuable experience presenting to investors, and potential early adopters. Plus, you never know who may be tuning in to watch! Each competition will have a judging panel, comprised of entrepreneurs and community leaders. Judging will be based on the pitch, not the business, and will focus on the presentation quality and content. The winning pitch will receive : $500 Visa Gift Card + their name will be engraved on Volta’s Pitch Competition trophy! How to Apply to pitch:  Applications Open January 6, 2021 Fill out this form to apply. Applications are […]

Vessels of the Future

Vessels of the Future - Module 2 of  the Exploring Opportunities in Ocean Tech for Young Women Program The Centre for Ocean Ventures and Entrepreneurship (COVE) in partnership with the Department of Education and Early Childhood Development – Nova Scotia, Ignite Labs, Dalhousie University’s Emera IDEAhub and DeepSense, and with support from IBM Canada and Engineers Nova Scotia, is thrilled to announce the launch of a program aimed at engaging young women in the region’s burgeoning ocean tech industry. Exploring Opportunities in Ocean Tech for Young Women is an extracurricular program being offered across the province to youth in grades 10-12 as part of a strategy to attract more under-represented groups to the marine industry. Featuring a monthly speaker series, mentoring program, and hands-on design-thinking workshop, this program will be led by women, for young women. Exploring Opportunities in Ocean Tech for Young Women connects young women in the Western, Northern & Central Nova Scotia regions to female role models in the ocean tech industry to build their awareness of the many applications of engineering across the industry, develop their understanding of what engineering is and how it contributes to innovation across the broad industry. Through the program, students will gain awareness of the skills required and develop pathways to engineering and […]

Canada’s Digital Marketplace

Canada is facing ‘mission critical’ times to drive economic recovery for all Canadians – especially Canadian tech small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Starting with a launch event on November 19th, 2020 (video recap) which addressed TECH and GOV driving Canada’s prosperity, we are now hosting a second event in the series to demonstrate the power of B2B and B2Gov to drive Canada’s economic recovery on February 25, 2021. The Digital Marketplace is a must-attend event for Canadian tech small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), large enterprise and all levels of government. B2B & B2Gov benefits of attending: SME and Scale-Ups to hear about opportunities to partner with Large Enterprise: Leveraging Value and Opportunity SME and Scale-Ups to showcase their innovation to large enterprise and government Large enterprise – learn about innovation that exits across Canada B2Gov – Update on SSC Agile procurement & Scale Up initiative Innovation Showcase/Marketplace: Network with industry and government leaders to showcase innovation Panel Discussions: PANEL #1 – Partnering with Large Companies: Accelerating business through SME innovation Panelists: Four Canadian Tech Leader PANEL #2 – Unlocking Access for Canadian SMEs and Scale-ups Moderator: Janice McDonald, Founder and CEO, the Beacon Agency Inc. Panelists: Jennifer Cooke, Corporate Lead […]

Extending the Conversation: Creating Content with Podcasting

There’s a lot of fuss around podcasts. Sure, it was the fastest growing medium in 2020 but before you produce and distribute, hit pause. A podcast is a source for so much natural content, that it can fill up the most aggressive of content calendars. In this webinar, Jon and Rhys from Podstarter.io will share tips learned in the field, on how to distribute podcast content, build an audience across digital and social channels, and how to create micro content to reach any audience. Register               About Podstarter Every podcast starts somewhere. Building a podcast from scratch can be daunting, and breaking through to a new audience is difficult. If you have a voice, an idea or an expertise, Podstarter will help you build a podcast and a platform to share it. Podstarter brings years of experience in production, design and technology to help you fill in the gaps and ensure your podcast aligns with your key objectives. Whether you're taking your first step or you're already running at full speed, Podstarter can help! About Jon Burns Co-Founder & Producer at Podstarter Jon connects people and companies with their audience. It sounds simple, and […]

The STEAM Suite – Women On The Move

C-Suite leaders share insights to help women move up in STEAM. Join if you're making moves to the C-Suite or inspiring others About this Event A recent Globe and Mail article shared some discouraging news about the gender power gap at workplaces in Canada. Given the many obstacles for women moving up in the tech sector, extra insights are needed. Suzanne Grant, the CEO of the Canadian Advanced Technology Alliance speaks with leaders in tech who share insights on leading change, cultivating belonging cultures and propelling careers. Register

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Social At Home: Grow

The conference that keeps Canadian digital marketers and communications professionals ahead of the trends and at the top of their game... is moving online. After two incredibly successful online conference in June and October 2020, SocialAtHome returns for our third online event! This will be your opportunity to ensure your company’s digital voice is ready for whatever 2021 might bring. It's time we look forward. Let's do it together. Tap into your audiences, dig into your analytics, and push beyond your comfort zone to power your strategies, up your tactical game, and deliver results. For the past five years, SocialWest, SocialEast and SocialCentral have brought thousands of people together, and with SocialAtHome Summit, we’ll be continuing to offer unprecedented opportunities for networking and professional development, just from the safety of your home. Digital Nova Scotia members receive 50% off tickets! Please contact brianna@digitalnovascotia.com for more details Register

ADVANCE: International Women’s Day Celebration

Join The Centre for Women in Business on Thursday, March 4, 2021 from 9:00 – 11:00 a.m. for our annual ADVANCE: International Women’s Day celebration. While we celebrate and support women 365 days a year, this event allows us to reflect on our 28-year-long purpose to provide opportunities for women that enable them to advance, grow, and prosper in business as owners, leaders, and drivers of our economy. We invite you to join us virtually and… SHARE A LAUGH with an opening from Erica Sigurdson – a Canadian comedian, writer, producer, and haberdasher best known for her rapier wit on CBC Radio’s smash hit The Debaters. BE INSPIRED by the empowering words of our keynote Eleanor Beaton – a local, globally recognized women’s leadership expert, business coach, writer, and the host of Power + Presence + Position. MEET & CELEBRATE local women business owners and organizations who support them through small group networking. CHOOSE TO CHALLENGE gender bias and inequality – this year’s global International Women’s Day theme. Member tickets: Complimentary! Included in your membership fee Community & future member tickets: $15 + HST Register

StrikeUP 2021 Conference

Working with our Women Entrepreneur Strategy (WES) Ecosystem Partners, Northumberland CFDC is proud to invite you to StrikeUP 2021, a virtual conference dedicated to supporting women entrepreneurs and providing a forum for growth, mentorship and financing. StrikeUP will provide you with an opportunity to learn from globally-renowned Canadian women leaders who share a passion for uniting and strengthening women entrepreneurs and women-led networks. From successful business founders to leading experts across the areas of mental health and marketing, to mentor meet-ups and networking, StrikeUP allows for an invaluable learning experience and forum to build the skills of women entrepreneurs to help them lead Canada’s economic recovery and put women entrepreneurs at the forefront. Click here to see the agenda. We are proudly funded by the Government of Canada through the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario) and the Women Entrepreneurship Strategy (WES). Register

Venture Capital Investment Competition

Global VCIC is the world’s largest venture capital competition with over 120 university and graduate school teams competing. VCIC is the only place where students get to be VCs for the day and startups get an accelerator for the fundraising process. Students play the role of VCs who have around $100MM to invest in one of the startups presenting. They’ll be assessing the investment opportunities and pitching an investment strategy to top VC’s of Canada and the USA. Our judges are venture capitalists, who come to VCIC for the opportunity to reconnect with their alma maters, network with other VCs and get a peek at some early stage startups as well as bright students. Each VCIC regional finals showcases three of the Most VC-Backable Startups in the area. For founders, VCIC is like “an accelerator for the fundraising process” and “the most value for time invested.”. With multiple prizes to be won, this is an event you won't want to miss out on! Register