The Royal United Services Institute of Nova Scotia extends an invitation to members of the Atlantic Canada Aerospace & Defence Association to presentations Wednesday, 14 September by Lieutenant-Colonel Julien Letarte, Royal Canadian Air Force, speaking about the RCAF’s Remotely Piloted Aircraft System, and Major Drew Larned, United States Air Force, speaking about US uncrewed aerial vehicle programs. Uncrewed aerial vehicles, including remotely piloted aircraft systems (RPAS), are rapidly being developed and employed for continental/homeland defence, security and safety missions by Canada, allies and adversaries. LCol Letarte will brief highlights of the RCAF’s RPAS project to provide a familiarization with this increasingly significant capability. MAJ Larned will speak about US programs, reflective of his experience with the MQ-9 Reaper unmanned aerial vehicle. The event will start at 1 pm Atlantic time, Wednesday, 14 September, then be followed by Q&A and finish by 3 pm Atlantic time. Registration is required. There is no fee to attend this event. To register, email RUSINovaScotia@gmail.com by close-of-business Sunday, 11 September. As the subject line for your registration email, put: RUSI(NS) Distinguished Speakers 14 September 2022 Registration. In addition to your name, please provide your organization (association, company or unit). Participation is limited and later registrants […]

Event Overview Delivering Services that Protect our Environment and Prioritize Social Equity and Strong Governance With the increased interest in the impact of climate change and social equity, municipalities are getting to grips with how to prepare for a more resilient future. The pandemic has pushed ESG themes (Environment, Social, and Governance) to the very top of the agenda. The growing population is now demanding more sustainable infrastructure and resources, amidst economic shortfalls. Citizens are becoming increasingly vocal about the need for municipalities to establish a clear framework for safeguarding economic and social inclusion. By adopting ESG strategies, local governments can simultaneously create opportunities and investments to tackle sustainability, improve quality of life and pursue smart growth. Municipalities are leveraging opportunities to develop a roadmap for establishing and meeting ESG benchmarks and priorities. Critical to local governments’ success, is their ability to learn from best practice and fulfill their social and economic mandate while accounting for the welfare of all their constituents. The summer edition of Public Sector Network’s Local Government virtual event series will equip attendees with the tools and insights they need to move towards a more sustainable future and improve economic and social inclusion.  

Event Overview Prioritizing public safety and protecting first responders with modern strategies and technologies New technologies are revolutionizing the work of first responders across Canada. These advancements are enhancing communication, transparency, and data-driven decision-making. While these new approaches will never replace the human element, they are adding new insights to traditional models. On September 22nd, discover how leading public safety professionals are leveraging next-generation communication techniques and technology to deliver better outcomes for citizens and improving the protection of first responders when seconds count. Explore how to gain buy-in for new technology, overcome common implementation challenges, and increase collaboration and trust with the community you serve.  

Sharpen your pitching skills and learn how to tailor your marketing and branding efforts to reach your customers better. The key to reaching your customers is how you communicate with them. Join us this session to build your pitching skills and learn how to tailor your marketing and branding strategies to reach your audience. Key objectives we’ll cover: Branding and marketing Pitching and communicating your business purpose 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 idea alongside other Black entrepreneurs. This program is for aspiring entrepreneurs or early-stage founders with entrepreneurial ambition and/or potential scalable product or service ideas for a target market. About the Black Start-Up Project Tribe Network’s Black Start-Up Project is a unique program to provide Black entrepreneurs and business owners in Atlantic Canada with access to services and opportunities in the entrepreneurship and innovation ecosystem to help START, BUILD and ACCELERATE their business. The program provides Black entrepreneurs […]