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 […]
In this Livestream, we will get to know Mazdak as he immigrated from Iran to Canada, earned an engineering degree and decided to help entrepreneurs through coaching. Mazdak will also share tips on how to make 2022 your best year ever by designing your ideal life. RSVP Today! Who is Mazdak? Mazdak Chinichian is a professional leadership and business coach who is motivated to facilitate personal growth and change in his clients through corporate workshops and personal coaching sessions. Mazdak is CPCC, ACC, PMP, CSM, ProSci ADKAR®, LEGO® SERIOUS PLAY®, and Google SIY® Mindful Leadership Certified, and offers a transformative Co-Active™ coaching experience. Partnering with new and emerging leaders, he works to co-create a roadmap to take them to where they want to be. He supports his clients in identifying the personal barriers that are holding them back and provides them with the tools they need to excel. Mazdak draws on his passions for travel, mindfulness, yoga, martial arts, and music to provide the inspiration for his multi-sensory, human-centred approach to workshops.
This event is presented by Innovacorp and the Centre for Ocean Ventures and Entrepreneurships (COVE). With so many creative and exciting ideas coming out of the technology start-up space, networking opportunities are the best way for you to get in on the ground floor. Join us on Tuesday, January 11, as we play matchmaker for local ocean start-ups looking to hire great talent who are keen on working in the entrepreneurial space. If you are in the market for a new job or interested in learning more, take advantage of this amazing opportunity to connect with some like-minded people. Start-Ups This is your chance to meet skilled, eager-to-work talent, including students, grads, and jobseekers of all types keen to work for a start-up like yours. Come share what your company is doing, and its talent needs, as you collect resumés from capable candidates. Talent Do you consider yourself entrepreneurial? Does the challenge of helping build a tech-based company into something great excite you? Bring your virtual resumé and come ready to network with some of Nova Scotia’s up-and-coming technology companies. The start-ups we spoke to are looking for individuals skilled in computer science (developers), data science, mathematics, research, engineering (embedded, […]
Join us on January 18th at 1:00pm for the Plastic Waste Challenge - Ideation SessionOn January 18th, IGNITE is hosting the "Plastic Waste Challenge - Ideation Session." at the newly opened Halifax Pier21 at 1209 Marginal Road. This event will consist of three-afternoon sessions from 1:00pm-3:30pm AST, followed by a networking session until 5pm. If you are unable to attend in person, there is a virtual attendance option at registration. The Plastic Waste Challenge Ideation Session will take a deep dive into the Plastic Waste Challenge. Throughout the afternoon sessions, you will hear from Sobeys representatives about their current use of styrofoam trays and plastic wrap and why they are searching for an alternative. You will learn about the possibilities of creating a more sustainable product, and the materials that could or could not be recycled. Finally, we will present the Plastic Waste Challenge, our proposed timeline and the requirements for participation. At the end of the Ideation Session there will be an opportunity to network with other members of industry and IGNITE, Divert NS, ACOA, and Sobeys. “Plastic Waste Challenge - Ideation Session” IGNITE has partnered with ACOA, DivertNS and Sobeys Inc. to deliver a pitch competition called the […]
7:00: Zoom opens -- 7:10 Opening Remarks -- 7:15 Presentation: Configuring and Optimizing WooCommerce with Eric Leuthardt Event Details: WooCommerce is the largest and most common eCommerce plugin for WordPress. This event will be an adventure into the configuration of WooCommerce as well as some optimization tips. There will be tips and lessons learned from building numerous stores including a primer on how I configure WooCommerce for my Printful stores. Bio: Eric Leuthardt walks the line between art and technology and does it with a New York no-nonsense approach. Programming since the mid-80s and web designing since the mid-90s, he officially began working in the IT industry in 1995. Two Master's degrees later (one in Computer Information Systems and one an MBA in Technology Management), Eric launched his own tech company and specializes in IT security and supporting small businesses. He also enjoys teaching classes and speaking to groups. Leveraging his undergrad degree in Video and Music Production moonlighting as a DJ for fifteen years, he was at home both on the radio and performing at events. When he transferred his talent into photography, he knew he had found his niche. A published photographer teaching and lecturing since 2008, he […]
Join us for SEO Brunch, an invite-only peer group of SEOs (and SEO adjacent professionals) on the last Monday of every month. Learn valuable SEO tips & share knowledge with a group of like-minded individuals! This month's session will be facilitated by authority specialist and consultant Benjamin Mader-Sullivan. Benjamin will take us through a backlink campaign workflow designed for the everyman, followed by a "questions & answers" period. What is SEO Brunch? SEO Brunch is a meet-up of people who are interested in Search Engine Optimization. The community varies from professionals who have worked in the space for a long time to those new to the industry. Some regular attendees include: seasoned SEO professionals affiliate marketers who generate a large portion of their traffic and sales from organic search new-to-the-industry marketers tasked with improving their companies organic visibility business owners that want to improve traffic to their website professionals with other marketing specialties who want to align their approach to SEO those that are always curious and want to learn
Join us for our March Indigenous Coffee Break. Featuring special guest, IndigiMall! WEKH Indigenous Coffee Break Series - 2022, provides monthly, 1-hour long sessions that connect aspiring and established Indigenous women entrepreneurs (IWEs) directly with, both Indigenous and non-Indigenous, ecosystem support organizations. These sessions aim to bring awareness to the resources and opportunities available to IWEs in various industries, regions, and sectors across the traditional lands and territories that make up what is known as Canada. These sessions are designed to create a safe space for IWEs to ask questions and seek the support they need during any stage of their entrepreneurial journey. Please note that each session is unique, and topics may be explored either in a broad or specific format. Please refer below for more detailed information regarding this particular session. We hope to see you there! *Our use of the term women is inclusive, including cis women, trans women, Two Spirit, genderqueer, gender fluid, and non-binary folks.
Hoist sessions are led by industry experts and are designed to help teens explore and expand their interests in technology and entrepreneurship. Workshops develop skills in areas like design, coding, game development, and much more. Hoist sessions take place one Saturday a month (with the exception of July, August and December) and are targeted for teens ages 12 to 19. Topics change each month and are based on current trends, as well as the needs and interests of Hoist participants. This helps make each session unique and fun for the participants. March's Topic: When you are looking to start a business, you often have an amazing idea, but are entering into a space that already has a lot of competition. It is then up to you to look at what products are similar to yours and what is going to make you stand out . During this activity, we will be comparing and trying similar products made by different companies and seeing why they are good or bad.
Hoist sessions are led by industry experts and are designed to help teens explore and expand their interests in technology and entrepreneurship. Workshops develop skills in areas like design, coding, game development, and much more. Hoist sessions take place one Saturday a month (with the exception of July, August and December) and are targeted for teens ages 12 to 19. Topics change each month and are based on current trends, as well as the needs and interests of Hoist participants. This helps make each session unique and fun for the participants. March's Topic: When you are looking to start a business, you often have an amazing idea, but are entering into a space that already has a lot of competition. It is then up to you to look at what products are similar to yours and what is going to make you stand out . During this activity, we will be comparing and trying similar products made by different companies and seeing why they are good or bad.
Join us for Women in Communications & Technology - Atlantic Chapter Launch Event, March 23, 2022 at 9:30 AM. Come learn more about WCT from founder Joanne Stanley, and network with incredible women across our Atlantic provinces. As part of the launch event, we’ll enjoy a fireside chat with Julia Rivard Dexter, Co-Founder and CEO of Shoelace Learning and Adrienne Power, WCT Atlantic Board Co-Chair and Financial Advisor, Edward Jones. Julia and Adrienne will discuss how their experience as female Olympians has shaped them as professionals and share takeaways to help attendees bring that purpose-driven mindset to your day-to-day.
More than 80% of NPower Canada alumni secure employment or enroll in higher education within 6 months of graduating, with 30-40% already placed into jobs upon completing training. Graduates launch digital careers in roles such as Help Desk Agent, Data Analyst, QA / Tester and Business Systems Analyst with companies like TELUS, Accenture and CIBC. NPower Canada is a registered charity launching underserved young adults ages 17-30 into meaningful digital careers. NPower Canada's virtually delivered programs provide youth with 15 weeks of no-cost, part-time tech skills training, including industry certifications, complemented by employability skills coaching and wraparound supports (including bus pass, interview clothing and laptops/WiFi based on financial need). Program participants are also connected directly with employers, job retention supports and five years of alumni services including continued education and mentorship. Youth do not need any prior background in tech to apply. They must have completed their high school, Dogwood or GED, and be eligible to work in Canada. NPower Canada prioritizes serving lower-income, un/underemployed youth who are female-identified, IBPOC, 2SLGBTQ+, newcomers and youth with disabilities. Join us to learn more and apply early to avoid waitlist for the upcoming start date: https://npowercanada.ca/youth/
