Through an interactive presentation, Sam Archibald from Shortstop will walk through the latest research on the need for creativity in your business from marketing to operations. For even the most uncreative among us, this session will help show you how creativity actually works and what you can do to be more creative in whatever job description you have.
Is your business solving customer needs? Learn how to solve your customers’ needs and validate your business idea. Is your business solving customer needs? New businesses often fail because they’re building things nobody wants. Let’s get you and your business idea to a point that others understand your idea clearly so they can get behind it. Key objectives we’ll cover: Lean Business Model Canvas Identifying your business purpose Building your team Lean Canvas is a one-page business plan that helps entrepreneurs articulate their ideas clearly and concisely. Using the Lean Canvas method, this session will support entrepreneurs in articulating their product or service so they can position their problem-solution fit, identify their clients and differentiate their offering in the marketplace. Stay tuned for our guest experts who will be sharing all their insider tips on tools, methods and best practices to run a business. About the START Program With dedicated time and space to grow their skills and build out their business idea over a 12-week period, START program participants will participate in expert-led, intensive workshops and training sessions. The program will allow entrepreneurs to build the skills and confidence to position their business for success and iterate on their […]
September 27, 1-2 EST / 2-3 ADT Advances in technology and increasing digitalization, before and exacerbated during the pandemic, have led to higher demand for advanced skills sets. To build the future of work, we need to empower a new generation of researchers by nurturing talent and creating opportunities for career development. The critical importance of building scientific capability is apparent, and the first steps have already been taken with the Government of Canada investing over $550 million to support more than 5,500 researchers from coast to coast to coast, and universities across Canada creating opportunity for experiential learning in leading research labs to help young researchers develop the foundational skills and experience needed to pursue meaningful careers in R&D and related fields. Supporting researchers in the early stages of their career helps them build an innovative mindset, confidence and important industry and community connections. Yet, these young researchers face many challenges, including establishing research credentials or having them recognized, limited resources for research, and high competition for the scarce research positions available. Join leaders as they share their personal and organizational initiatives, experiences and learnings in building scientific capacity and supporting a new generation of researchers for a better […]
This workshop is back by popular demand! Google Analytics 4 is Google’s next-generation measurement solution, and it's replacing Universal Analytics. On July 1, 2023, standard Universal Analytics properties will stop processing new hits. If you still rely on Universal Analytics, this webinar will help you prepare to use Google Analytics 4. Digital Nova Scotia members get 10$ off their registration! Registration is limited and will only be held for 15 minutes. After this webinar you will know: How to set up a basic GA4 implementation How to copy tracking tags from Universal Analytics to Google Analytics 4 for a seamless transition How to use the new GA4 interface and how is GA4 different from UA Note, this webinar is a two-part series taking place September 28th and October 5th. When you register you will automatically be registered for the second session.
Join us to learn about ExploreIP on Wednesday, September 28, 2022 at 12:00pm AST. About this event When: Wednesday, September 28, 2022 from 12:00pm to 1:00pm AST Where: Virtual via Zoom (log in details will be included with your Eventbrite ticket confirmation email.) Description: Join us to learn about ExploreIP: a free online platform that supports ground-breaking research and discoveries by facilitating collaborations between industry and the public sector. This platform was designed to help businesses, entrepreneurs and innovators access over 4,800 existing technologies available for licensing and collaboration from more than 62 public-sector organizations. Learn About Explore IP NOTE: By attending this event, you agree to be photographed and/or filmed, and give permission to Volta to use your image in promotional and/or marketing materials. NOTE: If you're unable to attend any of our events please take a minute and cancel your ticket. This allows our events team to better prepare for every event.
The Information Communicatons Technology (ICT) sector is growing in Canada and Nova Scotia - how can you be part of it? Let us tell you about our short courses and certificates - all 100% online - in bitcoin and cryptocurrency, JavaScript coding fundamentals, and in technologies in sustainable energy. These certificates could help you get that promotion in ICT or add a new skill to your growing resumé. Don't miss it!
This webinar is for anyone who wants to learn what SEO is, how it works, and tips for getting started. Learn at a comfortable pace and leave feeling confident in applying the key concepts presented in the webinar.
In the world of "hybrid everything" including distributed apps, networks, and remote workers, preventing sophisticated cyber attacks requires a zero trust security architecture that scales with your business. Join us virtually for Check Point: <SECURE> where you will learn how to implement zero trust policies and prevent the latest threats by leveraging AI, deep learning and automation across your cloud, data center, and endpoints. There will also be some very exciting announcements from Check Point around Threat Prevention, IoT and Network Security that you won't want to miss. You'll hear real world case studies on how companies have implemented zero trust hybrid IT security strategies to prevent cyber-attacks on their businesses. And you'll get the latest zero trust, cloud and data center trends and best practices from Frank Dickson, Group Vice President of IDC’s Security and Trust practice. Register now to secure your spot! FEATURED SPEAKER: Frank Dickson Group Vice President IDC’s Security and Trust Practice
Details Please note that this is a hybrid event. This registration is for in-person event at Volta in downtown Halifax only - please see the online event to RSVP if you're attending online only: https://www.meetup.com/wordpress-halifax/events/288477946/ . 7:00: Room opens 7:15: Introduction to WordPress Multisite - speaker is online and will be streamed to us live in the room. What Ken will cover: What is Multisite? (Software Architecture) Hosting and Business Considerations (Pros & Cons) Setting It Up Domain Mapping Must-Have Plugins Q&A Bio: Ken Stuczynski, owner of Kentropolis Internet Community (1998-present), provides hosting, design, registrar, and web consultation services to individuals, community organizations, and businesses. His core competency is Wordpress and primarily uses a Divi theme framework, as well as running multiple WPMU (WordPress MultiUser) sites for many years. 8:00: We will be splitting off from the online event for the "Happy Hour" in person while we split into groups and have discussions and get questions answered. 9:00: Meetup Ends
Every design decision we make has the potential to include or exclude someone. In this webinar, you will learn the basics of an informed approach to problem-solving that starts with people and ends with a solution for helping you design better digital products. During this webinar you will: Learn about context building to help inform your digital product strategy and design Get tips for weaving in key takeaways from this webinar into your current workflow Learn from real-world use cases
Webinar Registration Topic How to Practice Allyship in the Workplace Description Allyship is not a destination, it’s also not a checklist. It’s big and small choices you make every day to understand how oppression benefits some and steals from others. In this webinar, racial equity consultant Camille Dundas outlines how we each can commit to dismantling systems of oppression and what is required of anyone striving to practice allyship in the workplace. Time Oct 4, 2022 12:30 PM in Halifax
The Board of Directors and the staff of Digital Nova Scotia are pleased to invite you to our Annual General Meeting. We will celebrate some of our successes from the past year, and elect our new Board Directors. This year's AGM will be conducted in person and virtually, with events being hosted across Nova Scotia. Door prizes, food and refreshments will be provided. All are welcome to attend, and we look forward to having you join us! Join us in person at: Halifax - Sponsored by McInnes Cooper, Purdy's Wharf, 1969 Upper Water Street #1300 McInnes Cooper Tower, Halifax, NS B3J 3R7 Pictou County - Sponsored by Sobeys & IGNITE Atlantic, IGNITE Northern Office, 352 East River Road, New Glasgow, NS B2H 3P7 Yarmouth - Sponsored by word-craft, 342 Main St Unit 2, Yarmouth, NS B5A 1E6 Cape Breton - Navigate Startup House, 37 Nepean Street, Sydney, NS B1P 6A7 OR join us virtually, Zoom link opens at 3:45pm!
TECHNATION works with CIO leaders from across Canada at all levels of the public sector. After hosting a well-attended virtual CIO briefing session in June 2021, we are back hosting a hybrid event to profile more amazing forward-thinking leaders from the Atlantic Region to discuss critical issues and to identify digital acceleration opportunities for government services (including ongoing Covid recovery and response). This curated dialogue will create an open and transparent value exchange between industry and government; increased awareness of current challenges and opportunities; and identify opportunities for innovative, citizen-centric digital solutions and collaboration, partnership, and co-creation. TECHNATION will host this important briefing with a hybrid format to allow speakers to participate from throughout the region and attendees from across Canada.
Join Digital Nova Scotia and Strategy Up in this FREE webinar all about the importance of the Business Plan and learn how to write a good one. During this session you will learn why it is imperative for any business owner to write a business plan. We will also talk about what are the key components of a good business plan and you will recieve a blueprint which you can use for your own business.
Webinar Registration Topic How to be Rewarded for Your Learning Experiences Description If you've been doing your personal taxes for years or have training from another educational institution, you could apply to have this learning recognized in order to fast track new learning at Dalhousie. It's called Recognition of Prior Learning and we will walk you through how you can apply to RPL and be rewarded for your past learning experiences. RPL is a process that awards learners access to formal study and advanced standing through the assessment of certified, non-formal and informal learning including work and life experience, training, independent study, volunteer work, travel, and hobbies. RPL assesses the knowledge you've gained from your experiences, not how much experience you have. Join us for this informative webinar! Time Oct 11, 2022 12:00 PM in Halifax
This presentation will focus on ensuring that businesses are maximizing their efforts on social media to enable their ideal clientele to find them. This involves utilizing all features on various platforms, location tagging, and hashtag strategy.
Connect with Black entrepreneurs across Atlantic Canada and get peer support on your ideas at our bi-weekly Black Founders Lunch. Join other Black founders from across Atlantic Canada during our bi-weekly Black Founders Lunches! Every second Tuesday, beginning September 20th, we’re bringing together Black entrepreneurs to connect and discuss in a safe and confidential space any questions you may have pertaining to entrepreneurship, your business ideas, business planning and growth, resource sharing and more. How do I participate? Ask for or share resources or network connections. Find collaborators and build partnerships. Discuss your wins from the past week. Offer support for other Black founders. Share your goals and build peer accountability. Bring a pitch deck and ask for feedback. Black Founders Lunch is an open space for you to bring any of the challenges you’re working through or to offer other entrepreneurs advice based on your experiences and knowledge. Draw on the extensive network of knowledge within our community of Black entrepreneurs in various industries and levels of experience. Some guiding questions: What is one goal you want to achieve within the next 2 weeks? Which problem area of business has been causing the most friction over the past 2 […]
Business Training Series The Black Business Initiative’s Training Department provides ongoing professional development and business training courses to Black entrepreneurs and employees. To be eligible for BBI training, you must be: A Black business owner based in Nova Scotia OR a Black employee currently working in Nova Scotia. All courses are scheduled on different weekdays/nights for 10 weeks. You may register for one course or for all three courses. This program is delivered in partnership with the Province of Nova Scotia’s Workplace Education Initiative (WEI). About This Course Marketing in the New Digital Era Facilitated by Marc Zirka, CEO of Strategy Up Date: Every Tuesday, starting Oct. 18 and ending Dec. 20 Time: 12-4pm Location: Virtual Additional Courses Financial Fundamentals (with Stephanie Folahan, President, Premier Accounting & Tax Inc.) Date: Wednesdays @ 12-4pm, starting Oct. 19 Time: 5:30-9:30pm Location: Virtual Business Development Skills (with Georges Hanna, Business Coach, Smart Income) Date: Thursdays @ 1:30-5:30pm, starting Oct. 20 Time: 1:30-5:30pm Location: Virtual Register online today! For more information, contact Entrepreneurship Engagement Managers (EEMs) Mamadou Wade (wade.mamadou@bbi.ns.ca) or Amber Grosse (grosse.amber@bbi.ns.ca).
Virtual Event | October 20, 2022 | 8:30AM PST In the world of "hybrid everything" including distributed apps, networks, and remote workers, preventing sophisticated cyber attacks requires a zero trust security architecture that scales with your business. Join us virtually for Check Point: <SECURE> where you will learn how to implement zero trust policies and prevent the latest threats by leveraging AI, deep learning and automation across your cloud, data center, and endpoints. There will also be some very exciting announcements from Check Point around Threat Prevention, IoT and Network Security that you won't want to miss. You'll hear real world case studies on how companies have implemented zero trust hybrid IT security strategies to prevent cyber-attacks on their businesses. And you'll get the latest zero trust, cloud and data center trends and best practices from Frank Dickson, Group Vice President of IDC’s Security and Trust practice. Register now to secure your spot!
Entrevestor Live is a half-day hybrid event dedicated to the greatest successes in the Atlantic Canadian startup community. Dispelling the myth that #StartupAtlantic features only early-stage companies, Entrevestor Live showcases the growth-stage companies that have had major funding rounds, exits or gained a global presence. What’s more, our conference is designed to maximize the time and budget of our customers. Its three-hour duration means you can attend without surrendering a day or more of your precious time. (People in Halifax will still benefit from a networking session after the program.) And it’s priced so that even early-stage founders can attend, either in person in Halifax or online from anywhere. If you’re an investor, Entrevestor Live will show you what’s happening in Atlantic Canadian startups – in the most successful companies, those companies poised to join the top tier, and the emerging sectors. If you’re a founder, the program will help you understand how the best companies got where they are. Either way, this is a must-see event. We're delighted to partner with Volta, Canada's East Coast Innovation Hub, which has agreed to host Entrevestor Live. A networking session will follow the event at Volta.
"Agile Threat Actors - Agile Cyber-Defenses" October 24-25, 2022 About the Event The 2022 Symposium Committee of the Atlantic Provinces Chapter of ISACA is pleased to announce its fall event – IT Security & Risk Symposium is being held in-person this year on October 24-25, 2022. We are thrilled to be inviting speakers, attendees and sponsors to an amazing in-person event. A great opportunity to reconnect with colleagues and friends in a educational setting. As a nonprofit, global membership association for IT and information systems professionals, ISACA is committed to providing its diverse constituency of more than 140,000 professionals worldwide with the tools they need to achieve individual and organizational success. The benefits offered through our globally accepted research, certifications and community collaboration result in greater trust in, and value from, information systems. Through more than 200 chapters established in more than 80 countries, ISACA provides its members with education, resource sharing, advocacy, professional networking, and a host of other benefits on a local level. Members rely on ISACA for resources that enhance their skills, expand their professional knowledge and connect them with a vibrant community of peers. As such, the Atlantic Provinces chapter is hosting this two-day event to […]
About The Event 🌎 VanHack is Canada’s leading tech recruitment company that’s helped employers with more than 1,700 hires. Named one of the Top 100 Tech Companies to Watch For by FoundersBeta, VanHack is on a mission to increase diversity and create a borderless world. Join more than 1,000 other companies like Neo Financial, Dapper Labs, Booking.com, and Brex who hired great software engineers from around the world. In this 3-day virtual hiring event, you’ll get to speed interview a curated group of female software engineers skilled in JavaScript, Java, Ruby, Mobile, Python and others. Join the speed interview session for the skill sets you’re hiring for. All qualified candidates are pre-vetted by VanHack, and have at least 4+ years of experience. Our diverse female developers are engaged and ready to meet you for remote or relocation opportunities. Why Work With Us Hire Fast Fill multiple roles from a single event and cut down your hiring lead times We’ll Do the Hard Work We pre-screen and pre-vet every candidate you talk to Meet Your Hiring Needs Every hiring event has a specialty focus - such as specific developer skills, women in tech, diversity What To Expect You get to interview […]
There is growing information that workplace mental health is becoming a more significant challenge (e.g., YOY increases in STD/LTD & WCB claims due to mental illness). Knowing workers’ mental health is a growing concern is not enough. Assuming that simply introducing programs and policies will be enough to have an impact is a common mistake. To positively impact workplace mental health, employers must understand what psychosocial risk factors and hazards are creating considerable strain on workers and leaders. They must then discover what protective factors they can facilitate by using a Plan – Do – Check – Act approach to reducing mental harm and promoting mental health. Transformation and impactful workplace mental health initiatives drive worker engagement and productivity and lower sick time and disability costs, contributing to a secure and sustainable workforce. In 2020, companies with the highest workforce treatment scores in Just Capital’s rankings outperformed the Russell 1000 by 4.7 percent. Dr. Bill Howatt, an international expert in workplace mental health, will provide professionals tasked with facilitating workplace mental health a framework for putting your organization on the right track to transforming workplace mental health. All workers and leaders have mental health. How effectively employers and employees promote […]
About this talk Join our webinar to learn how CloudGuard AppSec pre-emptively prevented the most sophisticated zero-day attacks, such as log4J and Spring4Shell, and truly leverages the power of AI to automatically keep your web applications secure. The presentation will be followed by a fireside chat with Check Point’s Global CISO, Jony Fischbein, who will share his experience battling zero-day exploits. Learn about: The complexities of zero day attacks Next-gen approaches to AI-based precise prevention Best practices from Check Point’s CISO
Details It's here! Another hybrid event, so you can choose online or in person at Volta, 1505 Barrington Street, Unit 100, Halifax. We will be in the classroom on the mezzanine level. 7:00: Room opens 7:15: Intro to the Site Editor and Templates. The Site Editor gives you the ability to modify templates, template parts and also customize the style of your entire site. What we will cover: how you can use Styles to modify the site-wide style of your site what templates are and a breakdown of their parts how to modify templates or create new ones how to assign templates to individual posts and pages Bio: Kimberly Charron is a Certified Online Business Manager, who helps busy coaches, bloggers, and creatives free themselves up to concentrate on their zone of genius by managing their day-to-day projects, operations, team members, and metrics, so they don’t have to. She brings with her many years of experience offering writing, editing, social media/marketing management, and tech services (especially WordPress), plus a background in music, theatre, education, and admin. 8:00: The in-person event will split off from the online event, each to have their own "Happy Hour" 9:00: Meetup Ends For those attending […]
Description Allyship is not a destination, it’s also not a checklist. It’s big and small choices you make every day to understand how oppression benefits some and steals from others. In this webinar, racial equity consultant Camille Dundas outlines how we each can commit to dismantling systems of oppression and what is required of anyone striving to practice allyship in the workplace. Time Oct 27, 2022 12:30 PM in Halifax Speakers Camille Dundas Instructor @Dalhousie University's Faculty of Open Learning & Career Development Camille Dundas is the Editor-in-Chief of Canada’s largest Black online magazine ByBlacks.com. She has led her team to win three national ethnic media awards and a commendation from Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. Camille was also named among the top 100 Black Canadian Women Accomplished Women by CIBWE in 2022. Her relentless passion for Black history and dedication to justice has fueled Camille's second career as a racial equity educator, helping some of the largest organizations in the world such as Google and KMPG International understand how to actively build anti-racist workplaces. Camille’s approach to education is anchored in a historical understanding of systemic racism and how that has impacted today's corporate culture, and her delivery is deeply […]
SmartBusiness Webinar: Fuel Your Funnel: How To Get Clients You Love Online As a valued SmartBusiness client, Halifax Partnership invites you to a webinar with Melanie Rhora from SkyRocket Your Success focused on helping your business grow your online sales funnel. DATE Thursday, October 27, 2022, 3:00pm-4:00pm PRICE Free VENUE Online
SmartBusiness Webinar: Fuel Your Funnel: How To Get Clients You Love Online As a valued SmartBusiness client, Halifax Partnership invites you to a webinar with Melanie Rhora from SkyRocket Your Success focused on helping your business grow your online sales funnel. DATE Thursday, October 27, 2022, 3:00pm-4:00pm PRICE Free VENUE Online
Every business challenge is a people challenge. Every business opportunity is a people opportunity. This fast-paced webinar provides participants with insights and tools to help them decode employee drives, understand their motivating needs, and consider how these play out in the workplace. The lesson provides an introductory crash-course in all things PI, with the essentials to get your team 3-Key Takeaways: An understanding of what Talent Optimization really is and how it connects to you business Personal journey of your own leadership style A stronger understanding of what drives your people Meet Your Facilitator: Dave Osborne David W. Osborne is the Vice President of Predictive Success Corporation, a PI Certified Partner for The Predictive Index LLC. David’s client list includes many of Canada’s very best managed organizations. David has 25 years+ of strategic consulting in Atlantic Canada, which has made him a trusted advisor to many of the region leaders. A graduate from Acadia University, David has been identified by clients as a performance driven, persuasive and enthusiastic team leader, consultant & trainer.
Webinar Registration Topic How to Land a Job in Construction Management Description From HVAC to AutoCAD, Construction Management, Home Inspection and more, Dalhousie offers a range of 100% online certificates that can quickly get you ready for a career in the growing construction industry. Join one of our experts as they walk you through what we offer and how you can take advantage of the job opportunities in this booming sector. Time Nov 1, 2022 12:00 PM in Halifax
Description Join us as we walk you through our microcredentialing program at Dalhousie University. We’ll answer your questions and explain how they could benefit you. Time Nov 2, 2022 12:00 PM in Halifax Speakers Cindy Russell Manager, Microcredentialing @Dalhousie University Cindy Russell is the Manager, Microcredentialing at Dalhousie University. Cindy has a Master of Adult Education from St. Francis Xavier University and has spent many years in the post secondary and public health system supporting provincial and national workforce development and learning initiatives. Like Cindy, who started in February of this year, microcredentials are fairly new to Dal. There is much to learn in the world of microcredentials and Cindy alongside a Steering committee of Dal staff and external partners continue to explore and discover their potential for learners, programs, and external partners.
Elevating the Role of Women in the Public Sector Women have made a tremendous impact in the government; advocating for change, influencing policy and law and paving the way for future generations. Despite the continuous efforts made, women remain underrepresented within the public sector landscape. Women are still faced with challenges and barriers that only increase if they are a woman of colour, are part of the LGBTQ2+ community or have disabilities. There is a significant disparity of women in leadership roles within both public and private sectors. This is due to longstanding stereotypes and biases, which impact women from the time they are young girls. Systemic change is required to overcome and shift the perception surrounding women’s leadership. Statistics show that having women in positions of leadership directly influences and improves the socio-economic landscape for all. It is reported that there is a direct correlation between women leaders in government and the creation and implementation of more inclusive and equitable policies both internally and within our communities. In this fifth segment of Public Sector Network’s Women in Leadership series 2022, we will explore key factors that continue to hinder or discourage women leaders, and how we can address and […]
Event Details Are you an aspiring entrepreneur looking to kick-start your business idea? If you’re not sure how to get started, let us help you take your first step with CEED | Start Smart. CEED is where the conversation starts! We pride ourselves on being the place where early stage entrepreneurs can access the knowledge and expertise they need to begin their journey, grow their current business or gain the knowledge to take their idea to the next level. Additional Information Start Smart should be the first step you take along the path to your entrepreneurial dream! Special Instructions Online - You will require a device equipped with camera, speakers and a mic. No cost to attend this online session.
Event Overview Nova Scotia Business Inc., in partnership with the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency, is pleased to offer FITTskills International Trade Finance. This course will run from 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. for four days: Friday, November 4, 2022 Friday, November 18, 2022 Friday, November 25, 2022 Friday, December 2, 2022 Learn everything an importer or exporter needs to know about payment, risk mitigation and financing, the financial flow and the flow of goods and services in global trade. This International Trade Finance course examines how you can manage your cash flow and mitigate financial risk by selecting appropriate transaction methods and tools for international trade activities. You will also learn to select the best options for negotiation terms, and non-payment dispute resolution to keep your business on sound financial foundations. Download the Full Course Outline