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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 […]

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Cyber Threats 101: The Changing Landscape of Business Loss

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Cyber risk is a growing issue for all businesses. In this first of two-part webinar series Munn Insurance will provide relevant data and statistics on how cyber threats are impacting small to medium size businesses in Canada. Insurance experts Mike Collins and Aaron Blackwood will be providing a breakdown and detailed explanation of the common cyber threats. The goal of this session is to demystify cyber threats, and allow for a clear understanding of cyber risks and how they impact your business. After this webinar you will: Understand the different types of cyber threats, and common methods cyber criminals use. Have an improved understanding of cyber risk terminology Have an overview of the current state of cyber crime in Canada Note, this webinar is a two-part series. Please make sure to also register for the second session here!

SURGE Program Info Session

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The Halifax chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce our newest initiative “Surge - Growing vibrantly together.” The Chamber recognizes the need to create opportunities for those who face various systemic barriers within the business community. It is our ongoing priority to ensure participation amongst the broader, more diverse business community. As part of our Diversity, Equity, Accessibility, and Inclusion (EDAI) action initiative, we plan to obtain 100 new members from underrepresented groups by providing a 1-year complimentary membership to those who qualify! Join us for a virtual information session with Josh Creighton, our Community Engagement Specialist, to learn more about how you can leverage your Chamber membership to save money, gain exposure, make connections, and drive change.

Julia’s Chamber 101

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Get the MOST out of your Chamber Membership! Join us at the Halifax Chamber for an information session with Julia LeVernois, Member Services Specialist, to learn more about how you can leverage your Chamber membership to save money, gain exposure, make connections, and drive change. We're in Your Corner: Save your company and employees money through our Affinity Partners Gain local exposure in our Business Voice publication and E-Newsletter Make valuable business connections networking at over 100 Events each year Drive change in our community through our Advocacy and Policy initiatives

Volta Virtual Pitch Competition

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Please join us on Wednesday, August 17, 2022 at 12:00pm ADT to hear pitches from Atlantic Canadian tech startups. About this event When: Wednesday, August 17, 2022from 12:00pm to 2:00pm ADT Where: Virtual Via Zoom (you will receive log in details at 9:00am on Wednesday, August 17, 2022) Description: The Pitch Competition, powered by OKR Financial, is open to Volta Residents, Network Members and anyone from the tech community in Atlantic Canada. The Pitch Competition is an excellent opportunity to practice your three-minute pitch, fine-tune your deck, and get feedback from peers and industry experts. You will gain valuable experience presenting to investors, and potential early adopters. Plus, you never know who may be tuning in to watch! Each competition will have a judging panel, comprised of entrepreneurs and community leaders. Judges will focus on the quality and content of the presentation, not the viability of the business. The winning pitch will receive : $500 Visa gift card a one-hour consultation with an OKR financial representative Their name engraved on Volta’s Pitch Competition trophy How to apply: Applications have now closed. Disclaimers: If you're unable to attend an event please take a minute and cancel your ticket. This allows our […]

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Cyber Insurance 101: Cyber Risk Insurance Solutions

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Cyber risk is a growing issue for all businesses. In this second part of the two webinar series Munn Insurance will review the cyber risk insurance solutions available in this rapidly changing class. Although no two cyber policies are the same, join us as we review the five main components of a cyber policy, and provide an overview of the protection available. Insurance experts Mike Collins and Aaron Blackwood will be sharing their industry leading insight in the area of cyber insurance. The goal of this session is to demystify cyber insurance, and allow for a clear understanding of how these insurance policies work. After this webinar you will: Understand the five main components of a cyber insurance policy Have a better understanding of cyber insurance policy terminology Have an improved insurance knowledge with real world examples Note, this webinar is a two-part series. Please make sure to also register for the first session here!

From the Ground Up: Black Start-Up Project Orientation

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Learn everything you need to know about Tribe Network’s upcoming 12-week Start program and network with Black entrepreneurs across Atlantic. What’s next for the Black Start-Up Project? We’re hosting a Black Start-Up Project orientation session for all registrants to share what we learned on the roadshow, introduce registrants to the first 12-week Start stream program, and offer participants the chance to network with other Black entrepreneurs in Atlantic Canada. We’ll also be joined by marketing guru and community leader, Ross Simmons, for a fireside chat to learn more about his entrepreneurial journey. Fireside Chat with Ross Simmons Ross Simmonds, founder of Foundation and lover of all things tech, is an entrepreneur who consistently strives to give back. Over the last 10 years, Ross has worked closely with a wide range of brands across the globe ranging from Fortune 500 companies to up-and-coming startups. He’s been published in Forbes, Huffington Post, Business Insider, Venture Beat, BET, CBC, Social Media Examiner and more. He’s joining us to share his experiences in starting a business and what drives him in his entrepreneurial journey.

From the Ground Up: Black Start-Up Project Orientation

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Learn everything you need to know about Tribe Network’s upcoming 12-week Start program and network with Black entrepreneurs across Atlantic. What’s next for the Black Start-Up Project? We’re hosting a Black Start-Up Project orientation session for all registrants to share what we learned on the roadshow, introduce registrants to the first 12-week Start stream program, and offer participants the chance to network with other Black entrepreneurs in Atlantic Canada. We’ll also be joined by marketing guru and community leader, Ross Simmons, for a fireside chat to learn more about his entrepreneurial journey. Fireside Chat with Ross Simmons Ross Simmonds, founder of Foundation and lover of all things tech, is an entrepreneur who consistently strives to give back. Over the last 10 years, Ross has worked closely with a wide range of brands across the globe ranging from Fortune 500 companies to up-and-coming startups. He’s been published in Forbes, Huffington Post, Business Insider, Venture Beat, BET, CBC, Social Media Examiner and more. He’s joining us to share his experiences in starting a business and what drives him in his entrepreneurial journey. Learn more about ACOA with Amanda Sparkes How does the Atlantic Canadian Opportunities Agency (ACOA) support the Black Start-Up Project? […]

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TalkingTech: Taking Ownership with Tech

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Join Digital Nova Scotia & Volta, Canada’s East Coast Innovation Hub, as we break down the world of cryptocurrency and NFTs, and what they might mean for the way we exchange value, and ownership in the next 20 years. Our panelists will also explore the ways that we can keep up and even get a head in the coming decades.

The Secret to Building a 7-figure Business

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Too many women are hustling the joy right out of their business, and it’s costing them money. They work longer and longer hours struggling to get ahead and grow their brand... They put up with nightmare clients who suck up their time and steal their sanity... They tone down their magic trying to be everything for everybody… Maybe you can relate. Before I cracked the code and built a 7-figure business that I ADORE, I did all those things too. In fact, I hustled so hard I literally made myself sick. Then everything came to a screeching halt — including my cash flow. That’s when I met a teacher who showed me the real way to build lasting, reliable revenue. Now, I’ve put together a free Masterclass to show you how to do it too. It all comes down to one small change that creates an incredibly lucrative domino effect for your entire brand.

Digital Government and CX National Insights – Summer Edition

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Event Overview Roadmap to Achieving Your Organization’s Digital Goals As Canada moves beyond the pandemic and repositions itself as a digital government, the challenge of obtaining internal buy-in, optimal use and access to data, and talent acquisition is still slowing progress. Strategies to achieve internal digital adoption are crucial for the success of the government’s digital goals, as is keeping users at the centre of digital planning. These strategies are imperative as success depends on how easy the services are for citizens to access and use. This quarter, we will focus on pertinent challenges like data accessibility and use for efficient transformation, strategies to keep the user at the centre of design, engaging and retaining the right talent and acquiring a tech stack to achieve the desired goal of digital transformation. Join Public Sector Network’s virtual event to learn how your agency can maintain and elevate your existing digital goals. Embark on the next phase of transformation by overcoming the internal limitations.