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.
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.
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 […]
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.
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
You know social media is a must-have. But creating content is hard. Could you automate it somehow? In this workshop, we'll leverage Python and ChatGPT's AI brilliance to create engaging and effective social media posts. We'll take your raw marketing materials and use Python and ChatGPT APIs to craft an Excel spreadsheet full of schedule-ready posts. Geared for marketing managers, small business owners, and those eager to leverage code and AI to enhance their digital footprint. Workshop Takeaways: OpenAI API usage (using ChatGPT in code) Basic Python usage Creating a Python application that automates a task (social media marketing) Meet your presenter... Elias is the author of Memorable, Profitable, Virtual: How to Run Virtual Conferences, Conventions, and Trade Shows That Create Meaning, Value, and Lasting Connections. A pioneer of digital events, Puurunen has charted the essential must-haves and must-nots for successful virtual events. Find out more at tractusevents.com.
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 Accounting and Bookkeeping - February 20th, 2024 (you're registering for this event) 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 the Accounting & Bookkeeping workshop, participants will be introduced to the fundamentals of maintaining accurate books for their businesses. We will cover topics such as recording financial transactions, understanding and preparing financial statements, and conducting a monthly close. Additionally, the importance of regular financial reviews […]
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 […]
Succession planning is about providing clarity to all employees on their path for growth in any organization. When employees are clear on their growth plan they will invest in their future with that organization. We will dive into organizational design and elements that support career growth, strategies for retention, and coaching programs that link employees to their future role and transitioning their role to a successor. This links the future to the successor preventing backfill issues. In this workshop, you'll learn: Clarity to future succession and growth plans; Systems and tools companies can you use for talent management and retention in a growing market and; Organizational design for succession planning at all levels. Meet your facilitator: Dave Reynolds, Founder & CEO, The Rumin 8 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 […]
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 […]