Join us in July for our Member Webinar hosted by BDC – Fuel Your Tech Company’s Growth: Explore Financing & Capital Solutions with BDC. Join BDC and techNL to explore how your tech start-up or scale-up can gain access to capital to support your company growth. In addition, BDC will chat about weighing the pros and cons of debt and equity financing at different stages of company growth. After this webinar you will: Know how to find the optimal funding mix for your stage of company growth Learn about the pros and cons of debt and equity financing Learn about BDC’s full suite of financing options, tailored to support tech companies at every stage of growth Register now! Meet the Speakers Brian Whiteway Brian Whiteway has over twenty five years of experience as a tech leader with multiple technology companies. He is a private and professional tech investor, and mentor for tech companies in both the software and hardware space. He is also active on the boards of several private and publicly traded technology companies and also spent several years as a board member of TechNL. He is a graduate of Memorial University of Newfoundland and Labrador (B.Comm.), Saint Mary’s […]

Topic: How IP Can Enable your Business Strategy Description Understanding intellectual property and developing an IP strategy that is aligned with your overall business objectives is essential for the growth and success of your organization. Embedding appropriate IP guideposts within your business strategy will better position you to identify strategic opportunities that build into your organizational roadmap and align your culture and processes with your IP strategy. Join us for an interactive 60 minute discussion with industry thought leaders from Attabotics and the Innovation Asset Collective where we will look at: How an IP strategy increases your company’s value Key considerations when creating IP portfolios and strategies Identifying your commercially valuable pinch points Practical guidelines for working with experts Presenters: Erin Pisko, VP, IP Strategy, Innovation Asset Collective Neeraj Gupta, Chief Strategy Officer, Attabotics Inc. Time: Jul 21, 2022 10:00 AM in Vancouver

Webinar Registration Topic How to Re-Enter University as a Mature Learner Description Whether you’re beginning a university degree later in life or returning to your studies in the middle or near the end of your career, we offer learner advising to answer questions about course selection or program decision-making. Join Jennifer Hann, our Mature Student Advisor, as she walks you through what you need to know about re-entering university as a mature learner and how we can help you along the way. Time Oct 18, 2022 12:00 PM in Halifax  

Event Details Are you an aspiring entrepreneur looking to kick-start your business idea? If you’re not sure how to get started, let us help you take your first step with CEED | Start Smart. CEED is where the conversation starts! We pride ourselves on being the place where early stage entrepreneurs can access the knowledge and expertise they need to begin their journey, grow their current business or gain the knowledge to take their idea to the next level. Additional Information Start Smart should be the first step you take along the path to your entrepreneurial dream! Special Instructions Online - You will require a device equipped with camera, speakers and a mic. No cost to attend this online session.  

Get all the insider tips on how to get hired with our community experts! This month we’re hosting a virtual huddle to give you advice on the recruitment world and how to get hired. We’re covering the essential topics—like what recruiters look for in a candidate, how to best present yourself, and how to have the salary conversation—as well as more nuanced topics specifically for BIPOC professionals. Main topics we’ll cover: What recruiters are looking for Myths around recruitment Building a successful resume How to present yourself Knowing your worth and negotiating salary Meet our Guest Experts Bradley Daye, Founder of Placemaking 4G With a deeply rooted history in Nova Scotia, Bradley was born and raised in Halifax and is a community leader, coach and member of the African Nova Scotian community. As the Grandson of Delmore Buddy Daye, Bradley is intrinsically grounded in community development led with empathy. With 12 years of combined professional coaching and business management experience, Bradley’s work is multi-dimensional and woven with the values that course through his bloodstream: Compassion, Community and Love. Taq Khaur Bhandal, Partner at BIPOC Search Executive Dr. Taq Khaur Bhandal brings over 10 years of academic, research, and practice in […]