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Expert Series — AI at Work 101: A Practical Introduction to Artificial Intelligence

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2024 will be the year that most of us start using AI in everyday tasks. This workshop is a practical foundation for using AI at work. First, we’ll explain what AI is and how the technology is evolving. We will then explore the ethics and risks associated with AI systems. Next, we’ll look at some common tools available before learning how to use AI systems to find information and automate workflows with custom GPTs. In conclusion, we’ll work through some adoption best practices. From this workshop, you will learn: A clear understanding of what AI is and how it is changing the ways we work The ability to find and verify information using AI internet browsing The ability to automate repetitive tasks with custom GPTs Meet your facilitator: Iaian Archibald, Principle, Archibald Consulting Iaian Archibald is an entrepreneur and consultant who helps professional service companies understand the impacts and opportunities associated with AI. He’s spent much of his life studying how technology enables social change and was co-founder of a marina management software company (sold, 2020). He has a specialization in AI for Business from Wharton.

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FREE TRAINING: Website Design

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The Halifax Chamber of Commerce is working hard to provide our members with resources, information and value. We are pleased to offer a round of FREE online training programs to help grow your business in collaboration with the Department of Labour, Skills, and Immigration. This program is offered to businesses, managers, and employees at zero cost as a benefit of your membership. TRAINING OVERVIEW: Website Design training is a 10 week program that will start on, Tuesday, January 23, 2024 and take place once per week every TUESDAY from 9:00 am - 1:00 pm. These training sessions are in high demand with our members. Please consider your schedule beforehand and only register if you are 100% committed to fully participating in this training. This is a 40 hour course and you will be required to participate in 80% of the sessions in order to receive the certificate Preference will be given to members. Future members interested in joining, please contact Jenn Kurmey, Membership Sales Manager: jenn@halifaxchamber.com There are only 12 spaces available for this session, if the session is full, please add yourself to the waitlist, you will be contacted only if a spot opens up. We are limiting this training to 1 employee representative per membership in order to allow more members the […]

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Optimizing your Profile by Building a LinkedIn Success Hub

Arthur L. Irving Entrepreneurship Centre 960 Tower Road, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

Do you have a bare-bones LinkedIn profile, or do you have a well-branded LinkedIn profile that makes you stand out and helps set you up for success? A strong LinkedIn profile works strategically with the LinkedIn search algorithm, focuses on key functional words, tells a story and has the key ingredients to do the job of networking via a virtual context. Your LinkedIn profile is your LinkedIn Success Hub and is powered by AI. Learn the tools and strategies needed to build a story that not only stands out but gets supported and shared by LinkedIn. 3 Takeaways Learn the building blocks for a successful LinkedIn story brand Discover how the LinkedIn search tool works and to partner with AI Identify key skills that power LinkedIn to help you reach your goals Meet your Facilitator: Shelly Elsliger With over 20 years experience working in career development, career readiness, and career advancement, Shelly Elsliger has rightfully positioned herself as a globally recognized Career Coach and LinkedIn Trainer who trains people to use the power of their influence, voice, and skills to effectively build their online brand. Shelly is an author, a certified Clifton Strengths Trainer #28811, a certified coach (PPCC), one […]

IP Strategy: An Essential Step Toward Commercialization

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  Date & Time: Feb 1, 2024 @ 3:00 PM in Halifax Description: On the path to commercialization, many stakeholders ask about your company's intellectual property (IP) strategy – investors, strategic partners, and even funding organizations. But the IP strategy for natural products and processes can be particularly tricky to navigate. In this session, you'll hear practical strategies and insights from IP expert, Noel Courage of Bereskin Parr, and learn how to access free IP resources through Canada's Elevate IP program. This session will help you: • Gain awareness of the challenges and potential barriers to patenting a biobased or nature-derived innovation • Fill in knowledge gaps around IP strategies for trade secrets, patents, and trademarks • Identify product and process developments that may justify patenting versus keeping a trade secret • Help you articulate your IP strategy to stakeholders • Learn how to access IP resources through the new national program, Elevate IP As a special bonus, Noel will answer select questions submitted in advance by NPC members. Register now to submit your question! In addition, Shelley Hessian of Springboard Atlantic, a regional provider for Elevate IP, will explain how the national program provides IP support to Canadian companies, […]

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FREE TRAINING: Website Design

Online

The Halifax Chamber of Commerce is working hard to provide our members with resources, information and value. We are pleased to offer a round of FREE online training programs to help grow your business in collaboration with the Department of Labour, Skills, and Immigration. This program is offered to businesses, managers, and employees at zero cost as a benefit of your membership. TRAINING OVERVIEW: Website Design training is a 10 week program that will start on, Tuesday, January 23, 2024 and take place once per week every TUESDAY from 9:00 am - 1:00 pm. These training sessions are in high demand with our members. Please consider your schedule beforehand and only register if you are 100% committed to fully participating in this training. This is a 40 hour course and you will be required to participate in 80% of the sessions in order to receive the certificate Preference will be given to members. Future members interested in joining, please contact Jenn Kurmey, Membership Sales Manager: jenn@halifaxchamber.com There are only 12 spaces available for this session, if the session is full, please add yourself to the waitlist, you will be contacted only if a spot opens up. We are limiting this training to 1 employee representative per membership in order to allow more members the […]

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How to Create 6 Months Worth of Content in a day

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If you’re feeling like creating content takes so much time out of your day, you’re not alone. However, with the proper tools, it can be easy peasy, lemon squeezy! Instead of taking hours and hours out of your week, you can create 6 months’ worth of irresistible must-see content in a day. And honestly, what else could you accomplish in your business with all that freed-up time in your week?! Kerra will teach you secrets to creating content that works! 3 Key Takeaways How to create a consistent presence on multiple social media platforms. How to save time by pre-planning your content. What tools you should be using to help you create content that attracts your ideal audience. Meet your Presenter... Kerra Aucoin Mansfield is a Social Media Marketing Consultant based out of Halifax NS and the owner of KA Social Media Consulting. Since 2014, Kerra has helped hundreds of small business owners and entrepreneurs conquer their fear of social media marketing and incorporate tips and tricks to maximize the time they spend online. As a small business owner herself, she knows that running a business means being pulled in a dozen directions, so you need to be as efficient as […]

Black Entrepreneur Workshop

Join us for an insightful evening at the Black Entrepreneurs Empowerment Bootcamp. Discover valuable strategies in business management and connect with influential industry figures. A perfect opportunity to enhance your business skills in a supportive and engaging setting.  

Navigating the Retention Landscape: Unveiling Insights, Challenges, and Successes

Participants will explore the underlying factors that contribute to employee turnover and learn how to identify key retention challenges specific to their industry. Through panelist presentations followed by a Q&A, participants will uncover the critical link between employee engagement, job satisfaction, and long-term employee retention.

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FREE TRAINING: Website Design

Online

The Halifax Chamber of Commerce is working hard to provide our members with resources, information and value. We are pleased to offer a round of FREE online training programs to help grow your business in collaboration with the Department of Labour, Skills, and Immigration. This program is offered to businesses, managers, and employees at zero cost as a benefit of your membership. TRAINING OVERVIEW: Website Design training is a 10 week program that will start on, Tuesday, January 23, 2024 and take place once per week every TUESDAY from 9:00 am - 1:00 pm. These training sessions are in high demand with our members. Please consider your schedule beforehand and only register if you are 100% committed to fully participating in this training. This is a 40 hour course and you will be required to participate in 80% of the sessions in order to receive the certificate Preference will be given to members. Future members interested in joining, please contact Jenn Kurmey, Membership Sales Manager: jenn@halifaxchamber.com There are only 12 spaces available for this session, if the session is full, please add yourself to the waitlist, you will be contacted only if a spot opens up. We are limiting this training to 1 employee representative per membership in order to allow more members the […]

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Inclusive Leadership in Action – Effective EDI Strategies for SMEs and Startups

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Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) is an integral part of building a positive and sustainable culture within an organization. Most leaders and managers understand the importance of embedding EDI into every aspect of their business, but how do you do so effectively? This session will provide practical best practices for ensuring EDI is a part of the strategy within your organization and offer ways to improve current EDI approaches. KEY TAKEAWAYS Understand how to implement practical EDI strategies; Creating a culture of inclusivity within an organization and; Improving on current EDI approaches. MEET YOUR PRESENTER: DIVERSITY INSTITUTE Diversity Institute Overview The Diversity Institute at Ted Rogers School of Management undertakes research on diversity in the workplace and shares these best practices with businesses across Canada. The Diversity Institute provides resources, training and support as it relates to equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) as a means of increasing the competitiveness and diversity amongst Canadian SMEs. The Institute also works with large corporations including RBC, Morneau Shepell, TD Bank, Deloitte Ltd., Scotiabank, Accenture and Microsoft.

Financial Literacy Workshops – Loans as a Funding Option

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In the ever-changing landscape of entrepreneurship, staying financially informed is key to unlocking success. Welcome to our Financial Literacy Workshop Series, which is designed to empower businesses for a prosperous year ahead. In each session, industry experts will delve into the nuances of financial strategies vital for business owners in 2024. Whether you’re a startup, small business, or seasoned entrepreneur, these workshops offer invaluable insights that can impact your financial well-being. This is also vital for those looking to start a business in 2024.   Workshop Schedule Business Tax Planning & Preparation - January, 30th 2024 Credit Building - February 6th, 2024 Loans as a Funding Option - February 13th, 2024 (you're registering for this event) Accounting and Bookkeeping - TBD Cashflow planning - TBD Investment and Funding - Equity - TBD Funding - Grants - TBD Pick and choose your sessions, or sign up for them all!   About This Session In this workshop, we will equip participants with the knowledge and tools to prepare for a business loan. Topics covered will include understanding different types of loans, determining the right loan for your business, and understanding the loan application process. We will also discuss how to prepare a […]

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Expert Series — Transformational Performance Management

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In this session, you are going to learn the elements and key ingredients of performance management. We are going to discover together principles that apply to performance management on both sides of the process between leadership and employees. You will see “how to” deliver a performance management system and some of the hurdles teams are facing in today’s environment. We are going to provide insight into creating a performance management culture for better measurement systems, accountability, ownership and new levels of execution! From this workshop, you'll learn: Learn the elements of performance management; How to deliver a successful performance management program and; Creating a performance management culture and environment. Meet your facilitator: Dave Reynolds, Founder & CEO, The Rumin8 Group Dave Reynolds is an author and entrepreneur with more than 18 years of business development experience ranging from launching and developing new products (On Dragons Den), market entry strategies, performance management, and customized learning and development strategies for companies around the world! He works closely with executive teams to align culture and leadership, achieving transformational results. Dave Reynolds has been working intensively on performance management principles for over a decade growing and scales teams. Working close with organizations to find […]