ICTC invites all Halifax Municipality Residents to a public virtual forum to discuss the notion of a smart Halifax. On March 30th, 2021, the Information and Communications Technology Council (ICTC) will be holding a public virtual forum (over ZOOM) to openly discuss the notion of a smart Halifax. We want to hear from you, HRM residents! What is a “smart city?” Talk of smart cities may be in fashion these days but what does it actually mean for our urban spaces and their inhabitants? What are key technologies driving this change, and how will “smart” developments affect you as a Halifax Regional Municipality (HRM) resident? What is already taking place, and what should happen to ensure that future cities are not only smart but effective, inclusive and accessible? Please join us on March 30th, from 3:00 pm to 4:30 pm, to discuss these important questions, engage with others, and offer your thoughts and suggestions on what your ideal future urban space should look like. This event is open to all HRM residents eager to share their insight, experiences, and engage with one another on this important topic. This digital forum will provide participants with: A brief update on the state […]

Business Support Series The Business Support Webinar Series will explore timely topics with  industry experts to provide key insights and answers on the best ways to succeed as a business.  Hosted by the Halifax Chamber of Commerce, this series will feature a wide range of topics on how to survive and thrive. Join Cynthia and the Halifax Chamber to learn how to focus on delivering practical projects that reflect your business strategy. We'll discuss project management tools and easy best practices. Cynthia will also share techniques and demonstrate tools to empower your teams and encourage them to work together. Finally, understand how to avoid situations where your business leaders might feel they are spinning their wheels on projects that never end. KEY TAKEAWAYS: Tips and tricks to successfully delivering projects in today's business environment. Discuss how business teams can prioritize and focus on delivering a corporate strategy together. Discuss key documents and why they support successful project deliveries. Introduce Encore, a project solution for both managers, project leaders and project teams. Demonstrate the points 1, 2 and 3 using ENCORE, a 360 project tool that empowers the project team at all levels. Putting a stop to projects that seem to never end. Register today and submit your question! […]

Don't wait for the economy to rebound, be ready when it does. The Halifax Chamber of Commerce is pleased to offer TAP in Atlantic Canada, a program that is quickly gaining momentum across Canada, and a reputation of achieving real results, fast. Join us for this special Business Support Series to learn all about the Trade Accelerator Program and how it can help grow your business through export. Canada’s Trade Accelerator Program (TAP) is an innovative and dynamic program aimed at helping Halifax's enterprises overcome barriers to exporting. Participate in an innovative, hands-on initiative, designed to accelerate the strategic development of your business and better prepare you for expansion into international markets. Register

Join us for our virtual discussion to learn from global industry experts about opportunities to solve major ocean sector problems. The Ocean Startup Challenge will award $1.4 Million in 2021 to start and grow new ocean tech companies in Canada. Leading up to the launch of the Challenge, we're hosting a six-part series of industry-led presentations and interactive networking sessions. This speaker series will bring together ocean industry experts in shipping and transportation, fisheries and aquaculture, naval and defence, offshore energy and marine bioresources. You will hear from industry leaders who will discuss the challenges faced by each sector, highlight opportunities in the market, and share other insights into their respective fields. Join us on Tuesday, April 27 at 1 pm AST for part four of the virtual dialogue series focused on Marine Bioresources. After the panel discussion, you'll have a chance to connect with speakers and other attendees during sector networking. Event Overview: 1:00 pm - Panel discussion Our guest speakers will discuss big problems, trends and new technologies in Marine Bioresources. 2:00 pm - Interactive networking session The interactive networking session will allow you to: Speak with panelists in individual rooms Choose when you want to change rooms […]