Past Events from December 13, 2022 – January 16, 2023 – Digital Nova Scotia – Leading Digital Industry

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Virtual Power Lunch: Complaint is Not a Four Letter Word

Online

Speaker: Sarah Delaney of BFD Retail Consulting Learning Objectives: Managing the Client Relationship and why customers complain & what to do about it when it happens; and it’s GOING to happen! Develop a Guiding Service Principle (GSP) that will: Provide a point of reference/guidepost in future client relationships Help develop & keep customer relationships strong Help you establish what actions to take to salvage customer relationships/experiences when things have not lived up to expectations Establish and document a step-by-step framework for approaching challenging customer situations so you can address complaints from a place of learning and confidence instead of fear and defensiveness Adopt an attitude of gratitude toward customers that complain and develop a system for processing things learned from these interactions Spots are limited! Register now.  

Decoding LinkedIn Workshop

Online

When and where Date and time Tue, 13 December 2022, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM EST Location Online About this event Let us set you up for success in the New Year. Join us for 'Decoding LinkedIn', and enter for a chance to win a $100 gift card! Interviews slow down over the Holidays, which makes this the perfect time to work on updating your LinkedIn profile. We at Lighthouse Labs are here to help. We would like to invite you to our LinkedIn workshop where we help you optimize your profile for maximum exposure in 2023! We know you got what it takes to excel in your desired field. We want to invite you to a workshop that focuses on helping you shine amongst the competition. Our Lighthouse Labs graduates have benefited from these workshops over the years, and we now want to extend this invitation to you at no cost and help you in your career exploration and job search. Come find out how we can help! Spots are limited and you don’t want to miss this one.

Black Start-Up Project: AYA Day Pitch Challenge

Online

When and where Date and time: Tue, 13 Dec 2022, 6:30 PM AST Location: Online About this event Celebrate our first round of START programming with us and cheer on the top 15 pitch participants at AYA Day! Everyone is welcome to join this virtual event. Over the last 3 months, START program participants have participated in expert-led, intensive workshops and online learning content. We have supported aspiring and early-stage entrepreneurs through relevant and accessible programming, free mentorship from Black business experts, and bi-weekly peer support sessions. We have learned so much during the last few months, and now it’s time to share with you! What to Expect at AYA Day Watch the top 15 pitches selected by our judges and learn more about their entrepreneurial journey. Hear expert feedback that you may be able to incorporate into your own business. Support Black entrepreneurs and share your feedback on their pitches. Celebrate the first offering of the START program and learn more about what’s coming next. Cheer on our top 15 pitches We started this pitch competition to give Black entrepreneurs the chance to practice pitching in a safe space and to provide an incentive-based program that helps Black founders […]

Breakfast: Innovative Robotics with QEII Foundation

Halifax Convention Centre 1650 Argyle St, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

Halifax is at the forefront of robot-assisted surgery. Thanks to generous donations to the QEII Foundation, the QEII Health Sciences Centre is now home to four surgical robots, transforming surgical care on a national stage. Join us for an interactive panel discussion to discover the technological innovations that are happening right here in Halifax. Hear from the medical experts who perform these life-changing robotic surgeries and who are leading its cutting-edge research. No longer an ideal confined to science fiction, robot-assisted surgery is becoming a treatment option for more medical conditions than ever before — from spinal care to joint replacements — and Halifax is paving the way. Learn how robotics are revolutionizing healthcare and meet the donors and business leaders, like you, who’ve made robot-assisted surgery a reality for our communities.

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Tech Wednesdays with NPower Canada

Online

More than 80% of NPower Canada alumni secure employment or enroll in higher education within 6 months of graduating, with 30-40% already placed into jobs upon completing training. Graduates launch digital careers in roles such as Help Desk Agent, Data Analyst, QA / Tester and Business Systems Analyst with companies like TELUS, Accenture and CIBC. NPower Canada is a registered charity launching underserved young adults ages 17-30 into meaningful digital careers. NPower Canada's virtually delivered programs provide youth with 15 weeks of no-cost, part-time tech skills training, including industry certifications, complemented by employability skills coaching and wraparound supports (including bus pass, interview clothing and laptops/WiFi based on financial need). Program participants are also connected directly with employers, job retention supports and five years of alumni services including continued education and mentorship. Youth do not need any prior background in tech to apply. They must have completed their high school, Dogwood or GED, and be eligible to work in Canada. NPower Canada prioritizes serving lower-income, un/underemployed youth who are female-identified, IBPOC, 2SLGBTQ+, newcomers and youth with disabilities. Join us to learn more and apply early to avoid waitlist for the upcoming start date: https://npowercanada.ca/youth/

EHCC’s Annual Members’ Holiday Party

SHOOTERS BAR & GRILL 194 HWY 2, Enfield, Nova Scotia, Canada

EHCC Members are invited to the EHCC’s Annual Members’ Holiday Party. Please join us for a drink, good food, door prizes, and the great company of fellow members! Please RSVP to info@ehcc.ca by December 6th. Hope to see you there!

Black Founders Lunch

Online

Connect with Black entrepreneurs across Atlantic Canada and get peer support on your ideas at our bi-weekly Black Founders Lunch. Join other Black founders from across Atlantic Canada during our bi-weekly Black Founders Lunches! Every second Tuesday, beginning September 20th, we’re bringing together Black entrepreneurs to connect and discuss in a safe and confidential space any questions you may have pertaining to entrepreneurship, your business ideas, business planning and growth, resource sharing and more. How do I participate? Ask for or share resources or network connections. Find collaborators and build partnerships. Discuss your wins from the past week. Offer support for other Black founders. Share your goals and build peer accountability. Bring a pitch deck and ask for feedback. Black Founders Lunch is an open space for you to bring any of the challenges you’re working through or to offer other entrepreneurs advice based on your experiences and knowledge. Draw on the extensive network of knowledge within our community of Black entrepreneurs in various industries and levels of experience. Some guiding questions: What is one goal you want to achieve within the next 2 weeks? Which problem area of business has been causing the most friction over the past 2 […]

Holiday After Hours

The Halifax Club 1682 Hollis St, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

Celebrate the Holidays with BNI at the Halifax Club! Join us for an evening of great networking and fantastic food at the Halifax Club - a historic landmark where business networking has been going on since 1862. If you haven't been to the club since the restoration ? It is amazing. Don't miss out on the last Business After Hours of 2022!

Third Wednesday – December 2022

The Cannery 1980 Robie St, Halifax, Nova Scotia

November's Halifax Third Wednesday tech/media/marketing meetup is Wednesday, November 19th from 5-7:30pm. We’ll have our 30-sec intro/opportunity spots, networking, and lots of cool peeps from the Halifax tech community!

ShiftKey Labs Battlesnake Tournament 2023

ShiftKey is hosting a Battlesnake Tournament on January 14, 2023. We will kick off the tournament on January 7, to introduce you to the tournament, learn coding options and build a stronger snake. Make sure to register yourself and/or your team by January 13 at 3 pm AST. Let the battle begin! Registration is now open!

ACENET: Basics of Computers

Online

This session will help you learn not only how your computer works, but how to use it faster, smarter, and more effectively. Most of us have experience using a computer, whether for school, work, or entertainment, but how many of us have actually had an expert teach us how to use it? This talk won't teach you how to troubleshoot everything, but will give you insight to how media, programs and data are encoded and used by computers, so you can make more sense of why computers behave the ways they do, and solve some of your problems with greater efficiency and less frustration. They will provide an approachable overview of how a computer works, by both looking at their history and breaking one down to explain individual components, before highlighting some of the trade-offs to consider when buying a computer. They will provide practical, simple, and actionable advice on digital security and show you a few "pro tips" on how to make the most of your workstation, phone, or whatever device you happen to use. Whether you have a lot or a little experience using your digital technology, if you want to learn how to use your devices more effectively, […]

Free

STEM Connector Peer-To-Peer Networking

Dalhousie Goldberg Computer Science Building 6050 University Ave, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

STEM Students, are you ready to network? Kick start your winter semester and join STEM Connector for their peer-to-peer networking event. Build your networking skills, practice pitching yourself to others, and go learn what your fellow STEM students are up to on MONDAY JANUARY 16TH from 5:30pm till 7:30pm in the Goldberg Computer Science Building (Room 430). Masks are not mandatory during the event, however we encourage students to wear a mask if they would like to do so.

Free