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Online Business Development Training: ACOA Business Information Services

Nova Scotia, Canada

The Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA) is an outstanding government organization that works to create opportunities for economic growth in Atlantic Canada by helping businesses become more competitive, innovative, and productive. ACOA creates these opportunities by working with diverse communities to develop and diversify local economies, and by championing the strengths of Atlantic Canada. Join guest speaker Cindy Allen for this training session to learn about the ACOA Business Information Services team, who can help you find resources, market research, and financing information to help you start your business! She will also teach you about the free services offered by ACOA and the wealth of resources available for you to start and grow a business in Nova Scotia.  At this session, you will learn about: Business characteristics and guidelines for starting a business Registering your business Permits, licenses, and regulations Market research and statistics Writing business plans and sample business plans Government financing To attend this session, you must: Be an ISANS business client Have a Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) level of 5+ For more information, and to register, please contact: Debra Power  |  902-406-3009  |  business@isans.ca

Barriers & challenges facing the 2SLGBTQ+ community in the tech industry

Nova Scotia, Canada

Creating an open and inclusive work environment that attracts and retains diverse talent has never been more essential to remain competitive. 2SLGBTQ+ people working in markets across Canada experience various workplace cultures and barriers to inclusion unique to this population. Despite progress toward wholly inclusive and diverse workplace environments, more must be done regarding stigmatization, higher risk of harassment, intersectionality, and lack of visibility, especially for Transgender and Gender Non-Conforming (TGNC) people. This webinar aims to increase awareness and understanding of the challenges and barriers facing members of the 2SLGBTQ+ communities in the workplace and to provide practical steps for creating more inclusive and supportive work environments. 3 Key Takeaways.. The term 'Pride' represents a way of embracing one's identity, turning away from shame, and honoring diversity. Many individuals who experience discrimination based on their sexual orientation, race, religion, or ethnicity are forced to mask their true selves on a daily basis. This can drain their energy and limit their potential in the workplace. Allyship is crucial. This means engaging with local communities and taking action, such as normalizing the use of pronouns at work, offering gender-affirming healthcare benefits, and reviewing policies to ensure they're inclusive for everyone.  Meet your […]

Online Information Session for Employers: Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP)

Nova Scotia, Canada

Join for a one-hour webinar to learn about how ISANS, a settlement-providing organization, can help Nova Scotian employers settle and retain skilled workers and international graduates. About the Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP) The Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP) is a new, employer-driven immigration program designed to address the labour gaps of employers in the Atlantic Provinces. AIP is a pathway for permanent residence for skilled foreign workers and international graduates who want to live and work in Atlantic Canada. For more information on AIP, please visit: https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/immigrate-canada/atlantic-immigration.html https://novascotiaimmigration.com/help-for-employers/atlantic-immigration-program/ AIP Requirements To become designated, an employer must: Have a business operating in good standing for a minimum of 2 years Provide information on labour needs Commit to working with a service-provider organization on settlement and retention Available Dates Webinars take place from 11:00 am – 12:00 pm on the following dates in summer, 2023: Tuesday, July 18 Thursday, August 17 Registration To register, please fill out the registration form at https://forms.office.com/r/sZSWTbRxAV The registration deadline is Friday (before the webinar date) at 5:00 pm For more information, please contact:  Marzie Keyvanfar   |   902-417-3629   |   mkeyvanfar@isans.ca    

Grantwriting 101: How to write a winning grant and grants you can apply to

1717 Barrington Street Halifax, NS B3J 2A4 1717 Barrington Street Halifax, NS, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

Can you write a winning grant? Join Tribe and CRE to learn the essentials of grant writing and get insider information on available grants. How do I write a winning grant? Grant writing is an essential skill for anyone looking to secure funding for their business or organization. Knowing how to craft a compelling grant application can help you access the resources you need to bring your ideas to life, whether that's launching a new product, expanding your business, or supporting a worthy cause. Tribe Network has partnered with Canadian Roots Exchange (CRE) to bring you Grantwriting 101: How to write a winning grant and grants you can apply to. Join us on July 25th to learn the essentials of grant writing and get insider information on available grants. In this workshop, you’ll learn… the essentials to writing a winning grant grants you can apply to through CRE platforms where you can find even more grants Please note: By attending this event, you agree to be photographed and/or filmed and give permission to Tribe Network to use your image in promotional and/or marketing materials. Join us virtually or in person Join us in whatever way works for you! Folks who join […]

Info session: Singapore & Hong Kong Fintech CTA

Nova Scotia, Canada

Global Affairs Canada has announced that the recruitment for the next Singapore-HK Fintech CTA (Oct-Jan) has started. For clients and partners that are interested in learning more about this program, there will be an information session held on July 25 at 9 p.m. AT / 9:30 p.m. NT. Regardless of whether there is interest in the CTA program itself, the webinar will offer a great opportunity to learn more about these two important Fintech/FinServ markets. This webinar is open to the external audience. The Canadian Technology Accelerator (CTA) is a global business development program offering customized market entry support in major technology hubs for high-potential and high-growth Canadian firms. This year the CTA invites you to participate in our joint Fintech program in Singapore and Hong Kong. This program offers you a direct access to market opportunities, mentorship, market insights and a chance to attend the Singapore Fintech Festival (SFF) and the Hong Kong Fintech Week. If interested, please register at the link highlighted below.  

WTWT: Mindfulness in the Workplace

Nova Scotia, Canada

Join Volta and Innergy Corporate Yoga on Monday, July 31, 2023 at 4:00pm ADT for a Mindfulness in the Workplace session. Description: Learn more about this overused catchphrase and how mindfulness at the office (or working from home) can lead to better decision-making, stronger leadership skills, better self-awareness and more. During this workshop, we will cover: What mindfulness really is The main myths about mindfulness How being more mindful can make you a better leader or team player And much more A chair without wheels is recommended for this session. We look forward to having you spend the end of your day with us for this mindfulness session led by Georgie Harper of Innergy Corporate Yoga. Notes: If you're unable to attend an event please take a minute and cancel your ticket. This allows our events team to better prepare for every event. By attending this event, you agree to be photographed and/or filmed, and give permission to Volta to use your image in promotional and/or marketing materials.

ISANS Online Business Development Training: Build your Marketing Strategy

Nova Scotia, Canada

Join ISANS and award-winning brand strategist and leading marketing CEO, Neil Stephen of ‘This Is Marketing,’ for an online business training session. Neil will explore the power and importance of building a marketing strategy that fits the business you are trying to grow. The session is interactive with a specific question-and-answer period at the end called “Ask Neil Anything” for all your marketing questions. In this session, you will learn: What a marketing strategy is (and why you need one) How to determine the size and type of strategy you need How to set a marketing budget The role of research and outreach How to build the actual strategy To attend, you must: Be an ISANS business client Have a Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) level of 5+ For more information, and to register, please contact: Debra Power  |  902-406-3009  |  business@isans.ca

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Generational Wealth Summit

80 Mawiomi Pl, Dartmouth, NS B2Y 0A5 80 Mawiomi Pl, Dartmouth, NS, Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, Canada

Join Infinitus Academy for an exciting in-person event, the Generational Wealth Summit, on Saturday, August 12 and Sunday August 13th 2023. The summit is all about empowering you to define, build and secure Generational Wealth for not just yourself, but for future generations too! At the Generational Wealth Summit, you'll have the opportunity to learn from industry experts, successful entrepreneurs, health, financial and legal advisors who have achieved success in creating and preserving wealth and doing it on their own terms. Be a part of the conversation and gain valuable insights, practical tips, actionable strategies and a network that will help you navigate the increased costs of living, the risks and opportunities this Digital Age! ​Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to gain the knowledge and tools needed to create a lasting financial legacy. ​Mark your calendars for the Generational Wealth Summit and get ready to unlock your path to Generational Wealth! Infinitus Academy has sponsored seating available for those whom cost would be a barrier. With special consideration for Indigenous and or African Nova Scotian Communities  ​*For Subsidized seat prices or Group prices please email @ academy@liveinfinitus.com  Their Reason Everyone has value and the potential to create wealth […]

$70
Recurring

Generational Wealth Summit

80 Mawiomi Pl, Dartmouth, NS B2Y 0A5 80 Mawiomi Pl, Dartmouth, NS, Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, Canada

Join Infinitus Academy for an exciting in-person event, the Generational Wealth Summit, on Saturday, August 12 and Sunday August 13th 2023. The summit is all about empowering you to define, build and secure Generational Wealth for not just yourself, but for future generations too! At the Generational Wealth Summit, you'll have the opportunity to learn from industry experts, successful entrepreneurs, health, financial and legal advisors who have achieved success in creating and preserving wealth and doing it on their own terms. Be a part of the conversation and gain valuable insights, practical tips, actionable strategies and a network that will help you navigate the increased costs of living, the risks and opportunities this Digital Age! ​Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to gain the knowledge and tools needed to create a lasting financial legacy. ​Mark your calendars for the Generational Wealth Summit and get ready to unlock your path to Generational Wealth! Infinitus Academy has sponsored seating available for those whom cost would be a barrier. With special consideration for Indigenous and or African Nova Scotian Communities  ​*For Subsidized seat prices or Group prices please email @ academy@liveinfinitus.com  Their Reason Everyone has value and the potential to create wealth […]

$70

ReImagining Software Implementation in the Age of SaaS

Nova Scotia, Canada

Software as a service (SaaS) -based solutions are being widely adopted in organizations of all sizes because of their perceived faster time to value,  and lower cost of entry. This trend which started in the early 2000s was accelerated by the Covid-19 pandemic and has continued to grow. According to Gartner, subscription-based software has been the key driver of the global software licensing economy over the last decade. Big names like Salesforce, Workday , and ServiceNow have only ever been SaaS.  Large traditional software vendors like Microsoft and SAP are moving to SaaS more and more for their new product offerings. To intelligently support successful SaaS Solution deployment for organizations and continually deliver value to stakeholders. Analysis practitioners need to reimagine their work approaches, activities, and deliverables different from the traditional approaches used to support on-prem deployments. Learning Objectives Key concepts and terminologies in cloud computing and SaaS SaaS vs traditional Implementation approach Key deliverables and activities Best practices and pitfalls to avoid 3 Key Takeaways  Understand the difference between cloud based solution and on-prem solution implementations Framework for Successful SaaS solution implementation Best practices and other consideration to set the delivery team up for success Meet your Presenter... Oge has […]

Talking Tech: The AI Advantage

Nova Scotia, Canada

Let’s talk about how to leverage Artificial Intelligence in the daily operations of our businesses Join Digital Nova Scotia as we discuss the AI technology being developed and available for business management. Our panelists will look at how to streamline day to day tasks and look ahead at what this could mean for the future of business operations. Objectives:  To touch on some of the AI software currently available, and being developed that automate/streamline business operation functions. To explain how these technologies impact the management of people and business as a whole. To look ahead at the technologies that can be built on top of what currently exists and predict what that could mean for businesses in the future. Meet Our Panelists: Christian Blouin Matt Steinberg Michael MacMillan John Cody  

Volta Virtual Ocean Tech Pitch Competition powered by Boast & Start-Up Yard

Nova Scotia, Canada

Description: The Ocean Tech Pitch Competition hosted by Volta 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! The Pitch Competition is open to Volta Residents, Start-Up Yard Residents, Network Members and anyone from the tech community in Atlantic Canada with a focus on ocean tech. Each competition will have a judging panel, comprised of entrepreneurs and community leaders. Judging will be based on the pitch, business idea, and will focus on presentation quality and content. The winning pitch will receive : $500 Visa gift card Their name engraved on Volta’s Pitch Competition trophy Ready to pitch? Apply here by 11:59pm, on Tuesday, August 8 for your chance to take the virtual stage. Notes: If you're unable to attend an event please take a minute and cancel your ticket. This allows the Volta events team to better prepare for every event. NOTE: By attending this event, you agree to be photographed and/or filmed, and give permission to Volta, Boast and Invest Nova Scotia to use your image in […]