On November 24th and 25th, IGNITE will host an Atlantic Food Automation Workshop event to learn more about the Wine, Beer, & Spirits industries. Throughout the Fall of 2021, IGNITE will host the Atlantic Food Automation Program across the pan-atlantic provinces. Each of these workshops will focus on a different food industry, highlighting the automation and digital advancements that are available in Atlantic Canada. Attending this event will give you access to automation firms and digital experts that can help grow your business and reduce the strain of labour shortages. Join us as we learn more about the products and services on the market, hear from organizations about their funding programs and tour automated facilities. This two-day event will consist of virtual and in-person elements, due to COVID-19 restrictions this event will only allow 25 attendees in-person. (Masks will be mandatory at all in-person events.)

Navigate Startup House and the Cape Breton Partnership invite local employers to register for and attend the Employment Innovation Symposium For Employers & Managers, to take place November 25 at the Holiday Inn Sydney from 9 am – 12:30 pm. The Symposium will feature presentations and discussion on a number of topics focused on approaches to finding, inspiring, and keeping the employees that workplaces need to be successful in a post COVID-19 economy. The event will be highlighted with a keynote presentation by author, speaker, seminar leader and corporate trainer Eddie LeMoine. Through this keynote presentation and more, event attendees will learn how to apply innovation to their human resource practices as they navigate labour shortages and other challenges. Attendees will also have the opportunity to participate in interactive breakout sessions with industry professionals who will lead discussions on navigating the immigration process for employers, human resources best practices (attraction, retention, remote working), cultural context and considerations for diverse employees, and more.

Join the Halifax Chamber and DASC for an evening of in-person networking at their location in Burnside! DASC is a non-profit social enterprise providing opportunities for adults with an intellectual disability. In addition to vocational day programs, we run businesses from our facility in Burnside. State of the art boardroom rentals, packaging and assembly, fulfillment, mailing services, printing and copying, and promotional button manufacturing are just a few of our services. All of the money from our businesses goes to support the Being, Belonging and Becoming of adults with intellectual disabilities.

An afternoon of game demos, gamedev discussions and board games! The ISNS is pleased to present: ISNS Connect! Join fellow members, students, and friends of ISNS for an afternoon of game demos, gamedev discussions and board games! Admission includes snacks, as well as access to The Boardroom's library of 500+ board games! Attendees will also have the option of sharing their latest project with the group and gathering feedback during our dedicated "show & tell" hour. (If you are interested in presenting, please be sure to indicate this when purchasing your ticket.) Note: proof of vaccination, as well as government-issued photo ID, is required to attend this event.

Come celebrate the holidays with fellow ISNS members! Enjoy a free complimentary drink and snacks courtesy of ISNS. Note that this event is open to members only--please indicate your studio name when ordering your ticket. Proof of vaccination, as well as government-issued photo ID, is also required to attend this event.

Being self-employed doesn't mean that you need to miss out on an annual holiday party! (We even have Secret Santa too). Being self-employed doesn't mean that you need to miss out on an annual holiday party right before the holiday break—including gathering with like-minded business owners for a good meal, plenty of holiday cheer and secret Santa exchanges! Join Kerra from KA Social Media for the 7th Annual Holiday Lunch for the Self-Employed After last year's virtual event, we're so pleased to be able to get back to seeing you all in person for one of the best networking events of the year! Bring yourself, your business cards, and your cheeriest holiday attire to enjoy a meal at The Wooden Monkey with fellow local business owners. Your ticket includes a meal and a non alcoholic drink from the set menu and a sweet treat from KA Social Media to enjoy on the way home. Make sure to bring a business card for a chance to win your own Social Media Content Planner by KA Social Media! Want to participate in this year’s Secret Santa? Please bring a $10-$15 unisex wrapped gift. The event will be taking place in the private […]