Events from July 25, 2022 – August 11, 2022 › Webinar › – Page 14 – Digital Nova Scotia – Leading Digital Industry

How to Re-Enter University as a Mature Learner

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Webinar Registration Topic How to Re-Enter University as a Mature Learner Description Whether you’re beginning a university degree later in life or returning to your studies in the middle or near the end of your career, we offer learner advising to answer questions about course selection or program decision-making. Join Jennifer Hann, our Mature Student Advisor, as she walks you through what you need to know about re-entering university as a mature learner and how we can help you along the way. Time Oct 18, 2022 12:00 PM in Halifax  

Venn Garage Pitch

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As a tech innovator and founder, you navigate a challenging road to entrepreneurial success. Having a solid technology engine, business strategy and a dedicated mentor, right when you start, can make this journey smoother. THE PROGRAM The Venn Garage is a tailored, self-paced, hybrid (virtual and in-person) incubator program designed to help tech-based New Brunswick startups test and validate their tech strategy, acquire early-adopter customers and initial funding, and get ready to grow and scale their business. You bring the drive, curiosity, solution design and hard work. We'll bring the leadership, global expertise, resources and network to help you move forward. Next open pitch days: July 28 (virtual pitches) and 29 (in-person, in Moncton)  

Smart Cities and Infrastructure National Insights – Summer Edition

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Event Overview Fast-Tracking Future Smart City Development with Emerging Technologies Municipalities are always striving to improve the sustainability, connectivity and livability of their communities. By partnering with innovative organizations to employ technology and complete tasks faster and with higher levels of accuracy, municipalities are starting to explore and increase reliance on technologies, such as GIS, to better understand their surroundings, plan future development and, in turn, the improve the needs of their citizens and communities. The summer edition of our Smart Cities and Infrastructure virtual series will showcase different initiatives, challenges, and lessons learned from Canadian municipalities of all sizes. Join us to find out how you can leverage technology and partnerships with neighbouring regions and jurisdictions to increase the connectivity and intelligence of your community.  

CEED | INCUBATOR ORIENTATION TheHubNS

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Event Details Join us to for our 45 minute online CEED | Incubator Orientation where you will discover more about the program curriculum and the eligibility criteria. Incubator is for you if... You've always dreamed of having your own business, but you're not sure how to plan, launch or finance it. Additional Information What makes this program impactful? The CEED | Incubator Program brings aspiring entrepreneurs together to validate their ideas and work as a group to make those ideas reality. It’s about active, dynamic conversations for those with any business background, to promote experiential learning, peer collaboration and critical thinking. The discussions push every participant to examine their business concepts to understand their potential. Special Instructions Online - You will require a device equipped with camera, speakers and a mic.  

Recession Ready: Discover An Elegant, Proven Power Move To Thrive Through A Downturn

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More millionaires are made during economic recessions than when the economy is booming. (Source: Credit Suisse) HOW CAN YOU PREPARE YOUR BUSINESS TO BE ONE OF THEM? (This webinar shows you HOW). Join me for a 60 minute, no fluff webinar where I will teach you 1 power move and 3 key steps every woman entrepreneur needs to know to prepare her company to THRIVE through what many experts are predicting will be a global recession. You'll learn: How buyer psychology changes in a downturn -- and how you MUST shift your messaging and sales strategy in response. The TWO types of decision-makers who buy MORE during a recession and how you can grow your sales by selling to them EXCLUSIVELY. The SPECIFIC type of streamlining you must do in your business in order to ensure you are lean, focused and competitive.

START SMART TheHubNS

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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.  

How to Get Hired: Tribe Network Huddle

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Get all the insider tips on how to get hired with our community experts! This month we’re hosting a virtual huddle to give you advice on the recruitment world and how to get hired. We’re covering the essential topics—like what recruiters look for in a candidate, how to best present yourself, and how to have the salary conversation—as well as more nuanced topics specifically for BIPOC professionals. Main topics we’ll cover: What recruiters are looking for Myths around recruitment Building a successful resume How to present yourself Knowing your worth and negotiating salary Meet our Guest Experts Bradley Daye, Founder of Placemaking 4G With a deeply rooted history in Nova Scotia, Bradley was born and raised in Halifax and is a community leader, coach and member of the African Nova Scotian community. As the Grandson of Delmore Buddy Daye, Bradley is intrinsically grounded in community development led with empathy. With 12 years of combined professional coaching and business management experience, Bradley’s work is multi-dimensional and woven with the values that course through his bloodstream: Compassion, Community and Love. Taq Khaur Bhandal, Partner at BIPOC Search Executive Dr. Taq Khaur Bhandal brings over 10 years of academic, research, and practice in […]

Advanced Management & Mentorship Program

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Advanced Management & Mentorship Program Now in its tenth year, our Advanced Management & Mentorship Program (AMMP) is a six-month growth accelerator program perfect for women business owners who are committed to increasing their business volume, markets, revenues and profits. Starting in October, this cohort will offer a hybrid of virtual and in-person sessions. By The Numbers Over 180 women in Nova Scotia have participated in the AMMP program 83% of participants reported an increase in revenue between 15-17% 156 new employees were added 8 participants successfully facilitated the sale of their business 6 participants grew from AMMP to the Women’s Presidents Organization (WPO) Program Highlights By participating in AMMP, you will… participate in facilitated peer-to-peer advisory sessions assess your business position in the marketplace identify and evaluate opportunities for growth prepare detailed financial analysis reports develop skills to scale your business model develop innovative problem-solving techniques incorporate all of these pieces into a strategic growth plan for your business receive ongoing one-on-one support from Nora Program Value The cost to participate is $1000, which covers all materials, workshops and in-person sessions. The Typical AMMP Participant The typical AMMP participant is: focused on scaling their business has generated $150,000 in […]

CEED | Accelerator Orientation TheHubNS

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Event Details Join us to for our 45 minute online CEED | Accelerator Orientation where you will discover more about the program curriculum and the eligibility criteria. Accelerator is for you if... You are poised for accelerated growth after a successful start-up launch. Or maybe youre trying to catch up with rapidly increasing customer demand and facing increasingly complex challenges. Through 6 intensive sessions, tailored to small and mid-size enterprises (SMEs), you are guided by entrepreneurial advisors with extensive expertise in starting, scaling, and empowering businesses. Additional Information What makes this program impactful? Managing accelerated business growth demands a different approach than a starting a business. Scaling and accelerating your business is a complex and challenging process, requiring industry knowledge, and wisdom and experience from industry professionals. Special Instructions Prerequisite to the Accelerator Program Online - You will require a device equipped with camera, speakers and a mic.

Integrating different cultures in the workplace (Host: YT)

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Integrating different cultures in the workplace (Host: YT) August 11th, 1-2 EST / 2-3 ADT The pandemic has transformed business operations and employee expectations. With 77% of Canadians desiring flexibility to work in the office and remotely, the hybrid workplace model is becoming the “new normal.” The hybrid model has allowed organizations to access global talent and support the creation of broadly diverse teams that bring together different skill sets, experiences and ideas, and create opportunities to learn and grow from different cultures and wisdoms. Hybrid is the new normal, and an opportunity to rethink and remake organizational culture together. A recent HP Canada survey found that over a third of Canadian employees believe a hybrid work model is the most beneficial for advancing marginalized groups. Yet the increasing multicultural workforce comes with the challenge of integrating different cultures and wisdom in the workplace. While the importance of workplace culture is growing, and a Deloitte survey found that 94% of executives and 88% of employees believe a distinct workplace culture is important to business success, 81% of employees believe their managers need to be better trained to effectively manage a hybrid workplace team. In the post-secondary world, some institutes’ anti-discrimination […]