In Halifax Partnership's first Business Recovery and Continuity Webinar we will cover foundational principles of business continuity and resilience. We’ll share stories of how businesses have effectively used their business continuity plans to respond to disruptions, both locally and across Canada. Register
Join us for our virtual discussion to learn from global industry experts about opportunities to solve major ocean sector problems. The Ocean Startup Challenge will award $1.4 Million in 2021 to start and grow new ocean tech companies in Canada. Leading up to the launch of the Challenge, we're hosting a six-part series of industry-led presentations and interactive networking sessions. This speaker series will bring together ocean industry experts in shipping and transportation, fisheries and aquaculture, naval and defence, offshore energy and marine bio-resources. You will hear from industry leaders who will discuss the challenges faced by each sector, highlight opportunities in the market, and share other insights into their respective fields. Join us on Tuesday, March 9 at 1 pm AST for part four of the virtual dialogue series focused on offshore energy. After the panel discussion, you'll have a chance to connect with speakers and other attendees during sector networking. You'll hear from: Melanie Nadeau, CEO of Centre for Ocean Ventures and Entrepreneurship (COVE). Jason Hayman, CEO at Sustainable Marine Energy Ltd Moya Cahill, CEO & Co-founder PanGeo Subsea Inc. Neil Hamel, Head, US Innovation & Venture Hub at Ørsted - Offshore North America Register
Join Dr. Tony Kess, Researcher at Fisheries and Oceans Canada based at the Bedford Institute of Oceanography, to learn about the project “Polygenic architecture of life history divergence in North American Atlantic Salmon”. Simply put, the team has been using machine learning to better understand the genetic basis of traits important for the life cycle of the declining population of North American Atlantic Salmon. For this session, Tony will explain why DFO has been exploring the genetic basis of salmon life history, and describe how understanding variation in this adaptive genetic variation can support the management and potential restoration of this critical species. For those interested in some technical aspects, Tony will also touch on statistical and machine learning tools used in population genetics, including principal component analyses, genome-wide association, and random forest and out of bag sampling. Who should attend: Those who are interested in understanding machine learning use in genetic analysis Those with marine conservation focus Dr. Tony Kess holds a PhD in Integrative Biology from the University of Guelph, completed in 2017. After an NSERC Visiting Postdoctoral Fellowship at the Bedford of Institute of Oceanography, he is currently a Researcher with the Department of Fishers and Oceans. […]
A 4-part, workshop series to understanding why customers buy and learn how to grow your business. Do a year’s worth of strategic planning... in just 4 days! Are you sick of wasting time on marketing that doesn’t work? If you want to sell more stuff then you’ve gotta understand your audience. “Who are your ‘right fit’ customers?” And “What really makes them tick, click, and buy?” If you can’t answer these questions… you’re in trouble. If you’re ready to stop guessing about why customers buy and finally get the clarity needed to grow your business—and get results worth bragging about—this program is for you. Customer Compass is a 4-part workshop series from Customer Camp. Led by Katelyn Bourgoin, this hands-on training program will give you the time, space and direction to power through the messy strategy work needed to grow faster. No more learning the hard way. Register
Over the past two years, the Canada Deposit Insurance Corporation (CDIC) has undergone a transformation in its culture and business operations. CDIC, which protects close to $1 trillion dollars in bank deposits, is a key part of Canada’s financial safety net. We invite you to join us for this special virtual event "Building Resilience and Confidence in Canada's Financial System" on March 11th from 10:00-11:00 am to hear from Peter Routledge, CEO, CDIC. Patrick Sullivan, President & CEO of the Halifax Chamber of Commerce will then host a Q&A with Peter to discuss this transformation and what it means for the financial deposits of Canadians. Peter Routledge, President & CEO, CDIC will discuss some of the innovative thinking at CDIC and how it is making our financial system more resilient to failure, which supports financial stability, a key element of economic growth. Mr. Routledge is an engaging speaker with a strong message of confidence as Canada's economic growth is restored in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic. Register
An official event of the Women Entrepreneurship Conference; a free, month-long event series, presented by the Women Entrepreneurship Knowledge Hub (WEKH) in partnership with Women Enterprise Organizations of Canada (WEOC). Financing women entrepreneurs’ is a necessary step to creating an equitable entrepreneurial ecosystem, but research shows that women entrepreneurs face barriers to financing at the societal, organizational, and individual level. This session will look at Canada’s funding ecosystem map and highlight some of the innovative models getting capital into the hands of women entrepreneurs. Register
Privacy by Design: The vital Need to be Proactive in Data Management and Analytics You’re invited to join the Digital Think Tank by ICTC for a world-class presentation on Smart Government. Privacy is essential: it forms the foundation of our freedom and must be preserved at all cost, now, and well into the future. With surveillance mounting, we must be proactive in our privacy-protective measures, in an effort to prevent the harms from arising. That is what Privacy by Design is all about: embedding privacy into your operations — baking it into your code, so that privacy-invasive efforts can be prevented, right from the outset! Our distinguished guest is: Dr. Ann Cavourkian - Founder and CEO, Global Privacy & Security by Design Register
Join us on Tuesday, Mar. 16 or Wednesday, Mar. 24 for a session on growth stages + financing rounds, led by Toon Nagtegaal. To prepare for equity financing, you need to know what is expected from you and why. As venture capital becomes part of the financing mix, in the upcoming round or the ones after, understanding the inner workings of this specific asset class is crucial. From a distance, the valuation and timing of different equity financing rounds may seem like products from a magic box, however, there is more logic involved than you might think. During these morning sessions (pick your preferred date), this logic is explained and participants will understand how to prepare for the next financing round. Led by Toon Nagtegaal, participants will be able to align their growth stages and execution plans accordingly. Register
Amy has been a graphic designer for almost 20 years and wants to empower you to take control of your brand using Canva. This class will cover Branding Basics for Entrepreneurs, as well as a hands-on Canva activity. She’ll explain where to find tools to manipulate text, images and elements as well as cover 3 main graphic design principles: readability, hierarchy and consistency. There will be working/Q&A time at the end of class as well as reference handouts provided. small class size 90 min class Introduction to branding & marketing presentation Introduction to Canva, the templates and tools available A click-along exercise where you walk away with your very own social media image Step by step handouts Register
An official event of the Women Entrepreneurship Conference; a free, month-long event series, presented by the Women Entrepreneurship Knowledge Hub (WEKH) in partnership with Women Enterprise Organizations of Canada (WEOC). The women entrepreneurship ecosystem has changed tremendously since Canada first committed to supporting women entrepreneurs as part of their bold vision for the country’s economic growth and inclusion. In this session we’ll review the goals of Canada’s Women Entrepreneurship Strategy, celebrate the achievements of the ecosystem, discuss challenges and ask the critical question: where do we go from here? Register
Join Volta + Permjot Valia in this workshop that will challenge the ways you approach things for more effective decision making. Increasingly, the ability to challenge and rethink existing ways of doing things is critical in effective decision making for entrepreneurs. It's important to think outside of the norm while making decisions in order to bring about new results, different outcomes and to see where new approaches can take you. Doing this can be really difficult for a number of reasons. In this very insightful and practical session, you will work through why you need to acquire this skill and how to acquire and practice this skill. Register
Interested in learning more about the Next Level Skills PMI Agile Certified Practitioner program? Join your instructor, Brenda Fay who will provide an overview of Agile and Scrum, determine your eligibility for the program, and explore funding opportunities. Why should you become an Agile Certified Practitioner? The numbers speak for themselves, 97% of organizations now practice agile development! Organizations cited benefits of adopting agile include the ability to: manage changing priorities, keep projects visible, align the business and IT initiatives, and improve team morale. Due to the eligibility of the Next Level Skills Programs, this information session is available to DNS members only. Register