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Side Hustle Starter Kit Session

We are partnering with Lane Two Inc. and Ignite Atlantic to bring you the Side Hustle Starter Kit – an empowering 90-minute session designed to help you get your side hustle off the ground! What to Expect: * 90-Minute online training session * Side Hustle Starter Kit tools and resources * Hear from experienced side hustlers about their journeys * Engage with our panelists in a Q&A Date: Tuesday, August 20th, 2024 Time: 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM Location: IGNITE Northern (345 Temperance St. New Glasgow) or Online 🔗 Register now for the Side Hustle Starter Kit Session – https://forms.fillout.com/t/o5MpKeWR2Pus Bonus: * Starter Kit Session participants have an opportunity to win one of two coaching sessions with Lane Two’s course creator and business model strategist, Jeff Mitchell. * Following the session, you can apply for a chance to take part in the 10-week Side Hustle Coaching Program to start on September 23rd.

Paths to Privilege™: The Battleground in Identity Security

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About the Session Today’s organizations are facing more identity and access management headaches than ever before. Many are still maintaining some types of legacy identity platforms and applications, while new types of identity components are cropping up all the time. Despite the longstanding principles of least privilege and Privilege Access Management (PAM), the ever-evolving technology and threat landscape demands a deeper understanding of the indirect and often hidden paths attackers exploit. This complexity can leave both seasoned security professionals and those new to identity management wondering how to navigate the modern landscape. In this webinar, Dave Shackleford of Voodoo Security will break down: The various categories of identity that many enterprises are reliant on today, from traditional on-premises environments as well as cloud deployments. The types of privilege abuse that can (and does) easily occur Controls and considerations to help security teams better handle privileges within the entire identity estate. Following Dave’s presentation, BeyondTrust will reveal the concept of Paths to Privilege™ and explore the 5 fundamentals for protecting your paths to privilege. Learn why paths to privilege is today’s risk exposure point through things like vulnerable human & machine accounts, misconfigurations, remote access and excessive privileges. BeyondTrust will provide […]

Unlocking the Power of Salesforce CRM

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Discover how to maximize your organization's use of Salesforce CRM in this comprehensive session. We'll explore key features, best practices, and advanced techniques to streamline your sales processes, enhance customer relationships, and boost productivity. Topics include customizing dashboards, automating processes, and integrating third-party apps. Whether you're new to Salesforce or looking to take your usage to the next level, you'll leave with practical strategies to unlock the full potential of this powerful platform. 3 Key Takeaways Leverage data for informed decisions. Automate business processes for increased efficiency. Customize Salesforce for your business. Meet your presenter.. Prag is the President and Salesforce Architect of Skilled Cohort, a strategic Salesforce Registered Partner. He is one of the four Salesforce MVPs in Canada, a 7-time Dreamforce speaker (2017, 2018, 2019, and 2023), a 3-time TDX speaker, and is well-known for his expertise in Rev Ops and Salesforce Security.  

Rebuilding A Productive Workforce: Skills Training That Drives Productivity & Growth For Canada

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The Bank of Canada sounded the alarm on Canadian productivity at the start of the year. 𝗕𝘂𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝘆 𝗮𝗹𝘀𝗼 𝗴𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝘂𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗽𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝗼𝗹𝘃𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗯𝗹𝗲𝗺 𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴: capital intensity, labor composition, and multi-factor productivity. Join us as we dive into labor composition and multi-factor productivity, exploring why workforce skills and training are essential for boosting productivity. 🗓 𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗲: Wednesday, August 21st 🕒 𝗧𝗶𝗺𝗲: 2-3 PM ET Hear from Claire Quirion - Digital Nova Scotia, Heather Gojanovich - RBC Innovation Hub (Halifax), and Sheila Fung, M.Ed from the team here at Uvaro on how innovative solutions can drastically improve regional and national productivity levels. ✨ Don’t miss out on this important conversation! Register now and be part of the change. 🔗 Register Here: https://uva.ro/4cIizlD Key Takeaways From Webinar REAL-WORLD CASE STUDIES We will showcase a successful upskilling program, highlighting how its program design for workforce development leads to increased productivity. NEW APPROACH TO WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT Explore a new approach to workforce development that effectively builds critical skills, including the growing importance of AI skills on increased productivity. HEAR FROM TOP INDUSTRY EXPERTS Join Claire Q. from DNS and Heather G. from RBC’s Halifax Innovation Hub as they spotlight workforce productivity […]

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Revolutionizing Marketing with AI: A Hands-on Workshop

VOLTA 1800 Argyle Street #Unit 801, Halifax, NS

Join Doug Belding, a creative direction and design specialist, as he demonstrates the power of AI in transforming marketing strategies. This interactive workshop will guide attendees through the process of using AI tools to create a series of bespoke marketing assets tailored to their campaign needs. Discover how to integrate AI seamlessly into your creative processes to enhance storytelling and drive engagement. 3 Key Takeaways.. Practical AI Integration: Learn how to incorporate AI tools into your marketing strategy to enhance creativity and efficiency. Custom Campaign Assets: Gain hands-on experience in creating personalized marketing assets using advanced AI technologies. Future Trends: Understand the future of AI in marketing and how to stay ahead of the curve in digital storytelling. Meet your presenter: Hi, I'm Doug Belding, a creative direction and design specialist skilled in making AI accessible and reassuring for clients. I blend innovative AI tools with creative strategies to enhance brand stories and marketing effectiveness. With over 15 years of expertise, I lead creative teams toward groundbreaking achievements, redefining digital creativity and storytelling through AI, AR, and VR. Join me in shaping the future of storytelling where technology meets art.

Ask me Anything (AMA)- Business Analysis l Change management I Project Management

Join Pollard Consults for an exclusive Ask Me Anything (AMA) series featuring industry experts in Business Analysis, Change Management, and Project Management. This is your chance to gain insights, ask questions, and clarify the grey areas of these dynamic fields. Whether you're a seasoned professional or just starting out, our speakers are here to provide valuable knowledge and practical advice. Each session will be a unique opportunity to explore topics like: Best practices in Business Analysis and Solution delivery Strategies for effective Change Management in today’s fast-paced environment. Project Management tips for successful project delivery and risk mitigation. Don't miss out on this interactive and informative series. Register now to stay ahead in your career and enhance your professional skills!

“GIT Into It, Yuh” – ShiftKey Labs: Intro to GIT

Dalhousie Goldberg Computer Science Building 6050 University Ave, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

Join us for an interactive workshop on mastering GIT, hosted by peers from ShiftKey Labs! Designed for students of all levels, this event will teach you the fundamentals of version control using GIT, a crucial tool for collaborative coding projects. Our knowledgeable peers will guide you through hands-on exercises, demonstrating key commands and best practices. By the end of the session, you’ll be equipped with the skills to efficiently manage your code and collaborate seamlessly with others. Don’t miss this opportunity to enhance your technical toolkit and learn from experienced mentors in a supportive environment! Location Goldberg Building / Room 127

Ask Me Anything (Free Zoom Session)

To celebrate 10 years in business, I'm hosting a one-hour session where you can ask me anything—from social media tips to business advice, or just come to celebrate this milestone with me. Whether you're a long-time client or just curious about what I do, this is your chance to connect, ask questions, and have some fun.

Workshop: AI in the Workplace – A Practical Guide for Business Leaders

Halifax Chamber of Commerce Building 32 Akerley Blvd, Dartmouth NS B3B 1N1 Halifax Chamber of Commerce Building 32 Akerley Blvd, Dartmouth NS, Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, Canada

PLEASE NOTE: This training has eligibility requirements for participation listed below Join us as Symplicity Designs offers their 1-day training on AI in the Workplace, covering best practices on how to leverage its use in each core area of your business (Marketing, Sales, Operations, HR, and Leadership). This comprehensive training will provide current best practices and risk mitigation when employing artificial intelligence in a business setting, beginning with practical ground rules regarding AI’s use as a co-pilot. The training is designed to include every level of eagerness and reluctance in the face of AI, with hands-on activities, and open Q&A periods at the end of each section.

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Digital Twinning: Optimizing Processes Through Digital Modelling

This seminar explores the growing field of Digital Twin of an Organization (DTO) and how these concepts and technology are being used to model organizational resources that impact operations management, planning, and cost/profitability analysis. DTO modeling also provides valuable insights into understanding resource capacity management, identifying business process optimization opportunities, and designing improved operational costing & budgeting strategies. The webinar will also demonstrate how a Canadian DTO technology can empower business leaders with highly visual interactive DTO models which support a collaborative decision-making approach. The presentation also provides an understanding on how to create and maintain DTO models that enable joint “what-if” scenario-planning for more accurate operational and financial forecasting. These DTO concepts and benefits will be demonstrated using actual DTO Use Cases from the service, manufacturing and healthcare industries. 3 Key Takeaways.. Understand how DTO modeling concepts support business process optimization and enhanced product/service/customer profitability analysis. Recognize the role and value of DTO technology for business modeling Appreciate the benefits organizations have seen in implementing DTO models Meet your presenter.. Mike Haley is President and Founder of Landmark Decisions Inc., a Nova Scotia based management consulting firm providing worldwide “Performance Alignment” facilitation, training, and implementation services. The prime focus of […]

Workshop | Amazon 101. How does it work, and can it work for me?

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Thinking about selling your products on Amazon? We can help. Invest Nova Scotia, in partnership with the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency, is pleased to offer a workshop on how to set up your business on Amazon. The workshop will be hosted virtual via Zoom on Thursday, September 26, 2024, 9:00 am – 10:30 am, and is presented by e-commerce expert Don Thompson, Founder and CEO of Beacon Commerce, a verified Amazon Ads partner. Say good-bye to stress and time wasted struggling with the Amazon seller learning curve. You’ll understand if Amazon is right for your brand, the size of the market opportunities that await, and what’s required to set up your business on Amazon – the right way. This session is open to anyone that has thought about bringing their product to Amazon either themselves, through a distribution partner or selling directly to Amazon as a vendor. The following topics will be covered in this session: The growing dominance of Amazon and what it means to brands. How does Amazon work as a sales channel for my customers? How does my product get placed in front of customers? How do I stand out on the digital shelf? What investments is required to be on Amazon? What […]

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Strategic Management of Intellectual Assets

Join us on Wednesday, October 2nd at 10:00 am and learn about the importance of Strategic Management of Intellectual Assets. In this session, we’ll talk about how IP helps a company gain competitive advantage and how to reduce risks and create value from your IP assets as part of your overall business strategy. Meet your presenter.. Stewart is a Partner in the Halifax office. Stewart brings over 15 years of experience in commercial litigation with a focus on contractual, shareholder, trade-mark, copyright, and patent litigation, as well as medical defence litigation, and professional regulation. Stewart’s IP practice includes trade-mark application and prosecution, trade-mark opposition practice, trade-mark infringement opinions and litigation, patentability opinions, patent infringement opinions and litigation, and domain name disputes. Stewart obtained his Bachelor of Science in physics from St. Francis Xavier University and his Master of Science in physics from the University of Guelph. Stewart worked in radiology imaging software before obtaining his law degree from Dalhousie University in 2003. Stewart practiced IP litigation in Toronto and was in-house IP counsel at Ballard Power Systems in Vancouver, before returning home to join Cox & Palmer in 2010. Stewart has been recognized nationally as a Lexpert “Rising Star: Leading […]