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Azure Analytics Immersion Workshop

Join MNP and Microsoft for a 2-part virtual event on November 17th, designed to get you started with cloud analytics on Azure. Part 1 is an instructional session, intended for both business and technical users, that will describe how modern approaches to analytics can transform your business - and more importantly, the concepts you must understand to do more with your data. Part 2 is a hands-on lab, where you will learn to plan and implement the migration of an existing on-premises enterprise data warehouse to Azure Synapse Analytics and integrate it with both cloud-based and on-premises services and data sources. Feel free to register for the full day, or just Part 1 if you are not interested in completing the lab portion. By attending this workshop, you will better understand how to: Create an analytics pipeline that goes from data ingestion to insights using Power BI Empower self-service analytics Enable a truly data-driven culture in your business The lab will also cover: The planning process for Azure Synapse migration Identifying schema and data incompatibilities, Efficiently migrating data from on-premises databases to the cloud Data distribution in Azure Synapse Analytics Migrating ETL jobs to Azure Data Factory Supporting ad-hoc workloads […]

Ideathon

This week we invite you to join our Ideathon! it is a mini one-hour hackathon but instead of creating a solution/prototype at the end of a long weekend, you will find a problem worth solving and propose an idea worth validating! During the event, you'll work with an interdisciplinary group of students made up of your entrepreneurial peers from all across Atlantic Canada. Together you'll discover a problem that needs solving, brainstorm a solution and present it to the group.  No experience or startup idea is needed to join! To end this event, you'll be invited to network with all participants for the last session of the fall 2020 Virtual Networkshop series in with the entrepreneurial centres in the following universities: University of Prince Edward Island Cape Breton University Dalhousie University University of New Brunswick Saint Mary's University Mount Saint Vincent University Memorial University *For the best Hopin experience with this event, please ensure you are using a Chrome or Firefox web browser. Register

Get Your Business Online – ShopHERE Webinar

Learn more about how the ShopHERE program can help you take your business online quickly, easily and at no cost. Join Digital Main Street ShopHERE Program Manager, Emileah Baumen, and Halifax Partnership Director of Trade, Jason Guidry, as they answer your questions about building an online presence with ShopHERE powered by Google. Topics include: What is ShopHERE powered by Google? What does it mean to sell online, and why should my business? Do I qualify for the program? What are the costs involved? Do you have any examples of completed websites? Who should attend? Businesses without an online sales presence Businesses that would like to improve their online sales presence Business support organizations who may like to learn more about the program One lucky attendee will receive a $100 prize gift card to a local Halifax business that is participating in the ShopHERE program. RSVP by Thursday, November 19 at 12:00 pm. Interested participants will receive a Zoom link at the time of registration. Register

Business Support Series: Mindset of Success

During this global uncertainty and change, it is time to respond to the challenges of today while looking into the horizon. It is important to acknowledge challenges then fully focus on the Solutions to move forward. Implementing Growth Mindset takes practice to become a habit. Managing Stress has always been important for wellbeing and success but vital and crucial during this pandemic with uncertainties at all time high. Those who manage their stress well, have a much better chance to thrive. Growth Mindset will help you manage stress, grow your business and enjoy more of what life has to offer! The sheer number of changes and challenges in such a short time require rapid action. The current circumstances have proven Mindset is key not only to survive but thrive. Get ready to let go of Self-sabotaging beliefs and Fixed Mindset. Yes, you can be open to opportunities with a mindset of growth and success! Register

Building your Brand – Sandbox Discover Program

Join this workshop for a step by step guide on how to build a meaningful brand that could connect with your target market. This Thursday, November 26th, join us with Dr. M.A Sharaf Shiban for another workshop as a part of the Sandbox Discover Program! This time, “Building your Brand,” a step by step guide on how to build a meaningful brand that connects with your target market. Register today! Register

Hoist North Preston: November Workshop

If you are between the ages of 12 to 19, with interest in technology and entrepreneurship, join us for the next Hoist session on Nov. 28! What is Hoist? Hoist is a technology club for youth between the ages of 12 to 19 with interest in technology and entrepreneurship. What Happens at Hoist? Learn: Learn from experts in the business on the topic for the month. Lunch: Individually packaged refreshments will be provided to those attending. Hack: Build or design something, apply what you just learned. Discuss: Reflect and discuss the day: what did you find challenging, or exciting? Chill out and talk to your pals – new and old – about what you created. Spaces are limited, so reserve your seat today! Attendees must practice social distancing and wear a mask while moving around the space. If you do not have a mask, one will be provided for you. You may remove your mask ONLY when seated. Furniture cannot be moved. If, at the time of this session, you have travelled outside of the Atlantic Canada bubble without completing the mandatory 14-day isolation period , come in contact with someone who may have COVID-19, come in contact with someone self-isolating or are showing […]

Shifting our Approach to the Future of Work + Learning

Join Deloitte, Manulife, Halifax Partnership, Halifax Innovation District +Volta for a virtual discussion on the Future of Work + Learning. The way we work, learn and live are changing rapidly due to emerging technologies, trends, a shift in societal approaches and now, of course, due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Understanding and tackling what the future of work and learning will look like is not something any one organization, post-secondary institution or government can do alone. We’ll understand more, uncover great options and move faster if we explore that future together. On Monday, November 30, join Rob Carruthers (Partner, Deloitte) and the teams at Manulife, Halifax Partnership, Halifax Innovation District and Volta, for a discussion on shifting our approach to the Future of Work + Learning. Topics will include: emerging case studies, global best practices, and potential trends that we should look to adapt to the local ecosystem here in Atlantic Canada. Register

Using Chatbots to Improve the Customer Experience

Put Chatbots to Work for you! A Hubspot Academy Workshop on how to create a chatbot strategy as well as build out a chatbot in HubSpot Have you considered improving customer service with the use of Chatbots? Chat bot’s deliver convenience for the customer with powerful analytics you can learn from to continuously improve your marketing, sales and customer service. How do chatbots deliver convenience? They are available 24/7, 365 days a year - that’s convenient! Customers can get a response within minutes Customers are part of a conversation where a need is acknowledged, and value is given in return at every part of that interaction without delays. Before you start using a chatbot on your website, you need to ask key questions and know your goals. In this Hubspot Certified workshop we’ll look at which conversations are better suited for humans and which ones are better suited for bots. Will dig into how you create, launch and learn from your first chat bot. Register

Interpreting Data to Drive Growth

It's one thing to gather data; it's another to translate all of that information into valuable insights and recommendations. When it comes to digital strategy, data is your biggest asset. Understanding and interpreting your data helps drive decisions that can have huge impacts on the growth of your business. This 1-hour session with Kevin D'Aguiar from Matters of Data is designed for anyone interested in developing a deeper understanding of what data is available to them, and how they can use this data to inform key business decisions. Beginners and small businesses are welcome! This webinar will cover: Discovering your data Turning data into insights How the right insights can affect the bottom line Register About the Kevin D’Aguiar With over 21 years of experience as an Analytics professional, Kevin runs an analytics consulting service, Matters of Data. He has a passion for "removing data barriers" and ensuring insights are at the fingertips of decision makers. Kevin has worked with clients spanning many industries, including Finance, Travel and Tourism, Tele-Communication, and Retail Loyalty. About Matters of Data Matters of Data partners with businesses to build a stronger connection with their data. With specialized knowledge in website (digital) analytics, data storytelling, […]

Online Workshop: UX: Avoiding UI Rework in your Product

On Tuesday, Dec. 8 at 12:00pm, join Scott Sears for an interactive discussion on user experience and how to avoid user interface reworking. Join Scott Sears for an interactive discussion and examples of what UX really is at its core, and how to avoid and reduce UI rework in development teams. It’s important to have a good understanding of the many different areas that the user experience covers so that you know what tools are available to you. In this workshop, you will learn about some of the specific elements that go into creating a user’s experience, and reducing the amount of time you will spend doing UI rework in development teams through thorough testing and design methods. Register

Winter Startup Summit

1 conference, 3 provinces, 7 workshops, and hundreds of entrepreneurs. Join us on December 9th for the first-ever Winter Startup Summit! On December 9th, join PEI's Startup Zone (in partnership with NB's Planet Hatch and NS' Ignite) for a day of learning to focus on you and your business. As one of the last big events of the year, the workshops from the Winter Startup Summit are meant to leave you with a strategy to grow your business (or start a new one!) in the new year. While the Winter Startup Summit is a digital event, it will also have an in-person streaming portion hosted at the Delta in Charlottetown with limited seating available. The day will consist of 7 workshops, all aimed at providing you with the resources, skills, and ideas to grow yourself as a small business owner Register

Safety First! Securing Your Compute Canada Virtual Machine

If you have a Compute Canada Virtual machine, or are considering applying for one, this workshop is for you! Learn the best practices at Compute Canada for minimizing your risk for cyber attacks. Difficulty level is beginner/intermediate. Topics will include SSH security, firewalls, using logs and creating backups; all applied to running and maintaining cloud projects at Compute Canada. We will be recording the presentation part of this session, the question period at the end will not be recorded. Participants must register using their institutional / organizational email address (not a personal email, ie. gmail). Register