Events from March 27 – February 13 › Webinar › – Digital Nova Scotia – Leading Digital Industry

Networking for Success

Note: This event is FREE for Halifax Chamber members. 9 in-person RSVP's available with unlimited virtual RSVP's.  What have we seen happen to the art of networking and navigating a crowded room to establish some rapport with a total stranger during the COVID-19 pandemic?  In some; if not all cases, we have seen it come to a screeching halt.  Does that mean the need to network stops completely even though your business development goals require you to continue to grow the business and keep your pipeline of prospects full? Sure, it’s much harder to network when most networking events are being canceled, scaled back in size or temporarily put on hold.  However, it’s a non-negotiable imperative that we need to keep social distancing in our neck of the woods if we are to beat this virus and return to some form of normalcy.  We must look for some different ways of reaching out to people without totally abandoning some tried and true networking basics and still build effective connections from the comfort of your own home. Networking for Success will look at some virtual networking approaches to remind your current and future business connections that you’re still around—and letting others realize […]

Webinar: Business Intelligence Basics

This 90-minute session with Dan MacLeod from Dunvegan Loyalty Builders is for businesses that need to use data to make decisions. As a group we will discuss the difficulties of accessing, linking, and reporting from all of your sources of data. There will be a demonstration of the speed and functionality of the Power Tools that Microsoft has built into Excel and Power BI (Business Intelligence) Desktop. The Power Tools are used to build Interactive Reports from scratch. Interactive Reports offer a shorter, straighter pathway to improve the efficiency and accuracy of your business. The best part is that Excel is on most computers, and experienced staff can quickly learn to use the Power Tools that are free in many of the current versions of Excel. Power BI Desktop is available as a free version that is very robust and suitable for most businesses, plus a subscription version for very large users. Participants will learn about: Powerful tools built into Excel What can be accomplished with the free version of Microsoft BI Desktop How to construct a Pivot Table to view data and drill down into the details How data can be placed on an interactive map; view your results […]

A Conversation with Dr. Strang: An Update for Nova Scotia Businesses

Join Nova Scotia's Regional Enterprise Networks for a virtual update session for Nova Scotia's business community. This virtual session will include an update for Nova Scotia businesses featuring Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr. Robert Strang and Department of Business Deputy Minister Bernie Miller. In Nova Scotia, Regional Enterprise Networks (RENs) are leading a collaborative approach to economic development and supporting business growth. Nova Scotia's RENs currently include the Cape Breton Regional Enterprise Network, Cape Breton Regional Municipality Regional Enterprise Network, Cumberland Business Connector, Pictou Regional Enterprise Network, Truro & Colchester Partnership for Economic Prosperity, Valley Regional Enterprise Network, and Western Regional Enterprise Network.   Register

The Next Frontier for Canadian Startups: A Virtual Panel on IP and Scaling

You’re invited to join Namir Anani, President and CEO of the Information and Communications Technology Council (ICTC), along with his distinguished panel of guests as they dive into scaling Canadian startups and the significance of IP. COVID-19’s devastating economic impacts include the loss of 1 million Canadian jobs, faltering supply chains, and a historic increase in Canada’s debt. Canada’s path to post-COVID economic recovery will be tied to the competitiveness of Canadian startups and small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), which are the heart of Canada’s economic engine and growth. SMEs represent the vast majority of the Canadian economy. Those that are knowledgeable in IP are more competitive than SMEs with little or no knowledge of IP. SMEs that hold formal IP are three times more likely to grow domestically than those that don’t. IP-generating SMEs are four times more likely to expand internationally and nearly two times more likely to have high growth rates of more than 20% per year. This virtual panel discussion will delve into the following topics and considerations: Creating, Protecting, and Incentivizing Canadian IP Building a built-to-scale Canadian business culture Our distinguished panel consists of: Jason Tham, CEO of Nulogy Martha Casey, CEO of Volta Melissa Chee, […]

Maximizing your content marketing strategy

This Wednesday, join SaltWire Custom Content Editor Heather Laura Clarke as she takes you through how to create effective content marketing, and what it could mean for your business during these challenging times. About Heather: Heather Laura Clarke lives and breathes storytelling for businesses across Atlantic Canada and beyond. She understands every company has a unique message to share with readers, and loves being able to use her 15+ years of journalism experience to craft that story together with them. 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

Closing the Wage Gap – Empowering Women in Tech to Negotiate Equal Pay

Women are still earning 13.3% less than their male counterparts; it’s time to close the wage gap, negotiate + receive equal pay. Since 1998, the wage gap has only decreased by five-and-a-half per cent, leaving women in Canada currently earning 13.3 per cent less than their male counterparts. The issue of pay equity is complex, with many influencing factors, particularly in male-dominated fields such as technology. Only a portion of the wage gap can be explained by measurable impacts such as education, occupational distribution, part-time work and work interruption. Other factors are more difficult to measure and make up the unexplained portion of pay inequity. On Tuesday, November 24, beginning at 4:00pm, join Genevieve MacInnis and Volta, to learn: how to negotiate a fair salary to ask your employer for a raise how to recognize gender biases in the workplace, and better understand how they impact pay how societal pressures influence behaviours and can put women at a pay disadvantage the importance of setting clear boundaries and expectations Register

FDI & the Post COVID Economy: Building a Stronger Tomorrow

ICTC's Digital Think Tank invites you to a virtual panel discussion on FDI & the Post COVID Economy You’re invited to join Alexandra Cutean, Senior Director of Research & Policy at the Information and Communications Technology Council (ICTC), along with her distinguished panel of guests as they dive into foreign direct investment (FDI) and growing our tech ecosystems. In 2018, just 12% of Canadian startups (out of thousands assessed by the University of Toronto Impact Centre) met the criteria needed to grow to “world-class size” and maintain current growth trajectories. Although funding for startups is available through a variety of government grants, attracting high-quality foreign direct investment to Canada is essential. This investment can grow the pool of financial and technical resources available for local startups with an existing track record of success to become high-performing scale-ups. Beyond financial resources, high-quality FDI can also be a method for Canadian startups to gain knowledge, business expertise, and access to critical distribution networks and international markets. This virtual panel discussion will delve into the topic: Foreign direct investment (FDI) and tech ecosystem growth Our distinguished panel consists of: Jaap Slothouwer ,Country Director Canada, Netherlands Foreign Investment Agency (NFIA) Chris Chen , Head of Investment Promotion […]

Innovate Care Talks – HomeEXCEPT

Private Remote Monitoring by Home Except Presenter: John Robertson, Founder and CEO HomeEXCEPT is a machine learning company developing solutions for the Internet of Things (IoT). Our first product was a winner of the AARP Innovation Award for Caregiving. Our platform does not use cameras or microphones. We put privacy first with a 100% anonymous solution. The name “HomeEXCEPT” comes from our method for using machine learning to find “exceptions” to the usual patterns of daily living. 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

WIL Digital – Building a Talent Pipeline: Student and Employer Testimonials

ICTC invites you to a WIL Digital Webinar, featuring employer and student testimonials. Calling all post-secondary institutions and employers involved in ICT-Digital fields – the Information and Communications Technology Council (ICTC) has a webinar for you! Ensuring students have a real-world work placement opportunity while completing their post-secondary education is an invaluable experience that builds a stronger pathway to employment after graduation. Work-placements are also beneficial - especially during these unprecedented times, to employers, including start-ups and SME’s in order to fulfill their talent pipeline for the future. ICTC’s WIL Digital Wage Subsidy can help! WIL Digital is an innovative Work Integrated Learning program that helps employers grow their businesses by providing financial assistance for hiring post-secondary students. Subsidies of up to 75% of wages paid to a maximum of $7500 are available. Join us and the WIL Digital Team Lead, Shaudae Murray on December 1st at 1pm EST to learn more about the importance of the WIL Digital Wage Subsidy! During this webinar we will also welcome a guest employer/student speaker duo: Brian Murray from Academic Edge Inc. and Mayar Tahina from Acadia University to share their experiences with the WIL Digital Program, and answer any questions you have! […]