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Intro to the SR&ED Program

Description An Intro to The Scientific Research & Experimental Development (SR&ED) Program When: February 12, 2020 from 12pm to 1pm Where: Volta, Lobby Level of the Maritime Centre 1505 Barrington St. Unit 100, Halifax Lunch will be provided! Description: Have you heard about the Scientific Research & Experimental Development Tax Credit Program? The program uses tax incentives to encourage Canadian businesses of all sizes and in all sectors to conduct research and development in Canada. On February 12, join us for a Lunch + Learn with Paul Farmer, as he explains the program and how it can help your company. He will explain everything from project categories, how the CRA defines an SR&ED project (versus an R&D project), eligibility criteria, what costs can be claimed, filing due dates, what needs to be submitted, and CRA’s processing timelines. About the presenter: Paul Farmer With more than 25 years experience with the SR&ED program (including five years at the CRA reviewing claims), Paul is recognized as an expert in preparing and defending SR&ED claims. Paul’s extensive experience and in-depth knowledge enables him to successfully claim millions of dollars in annual tax credits for client companies involved in: Telecommunication Manufacturing Software and Application Development Internet, eCommerce and Social Media […]

Lunch and Learn

Description An Intro to The Scientific Research & Experimental Development (SR&ED) Program When: February 12, 2020 from 12pm to 1pm Where: Volta, Lobby Level of the Maritime Centre 1505 Barrington St. Unit 100, Halifax Lunch will be provided! Description: Have you heard about the Scientific Research & Experimental Development Tax Credit Program? The program uses tax incentives to encourage Canadian businesses of all sizes and in all sectors to conduct research and development in Canada. On February 12, join us for a Lunch + Learn with Paul Farmer, as he explains the program and how it can help your company. He will explain everything from project categories, how the CRA defines an SR&ED project (versus an R&D project), eligibility criteria, what costs can be claimed, filing due dates, what needs to be submitted, and CRA’s processing timelines. About the presenter: Paul Farmer With more than 25 years experience with the SR&ED program (including five years at the CRA reviewing claims), Paul is recognized as an expert in preparing and defending SR&ED claims. Paul’s extensive experience and in-depth knowledge enables him to successfully claim millions of dollars in annual tax credits for client companies involved in: Telecommunication Manufacturing Software and Application Development Internet, eCommerce and Social Media […]

Info4Impact: Leading Leaders

Have you recently stepped into a management role or a leadership role and looking for some support? Becoming a new manager or leader is an exciting time, but you might be asking yourself a few questions. What makes a great manager? How can I manage a team and still perform in my role? There are all kinds of great questions you might be asking yourself as you grow into your new role and Dave Reynolds from The Rumin8 Group is ready to answer them. This lunch and learn will focus on some of the pillars of management and leadership in a tech-based environment. Dave will discuss current models in the market and management evolutions. This is foundational for anyone moving into management, who is in management, or even those you want to manage a team! Walking away from this lunch and learn you will have learned: Characteristics of managing a team When to manage and when to lead Communication tips on how to be a better communicator in your role How to empower your team through accountability and ownership How to translate results to action plans Methods to identify your team's motivators   About Dave Reynolds Dave Reynolds has over […]

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Business Innovation Labs

Join our free webinars to learn more about this opportunity! 5 mornings, 5 businesses, 5 challenges or ideas, 2 Design-Thinking facilitators = Business Innovation Lab A space to learn, experiment, collaborate, test results. You'll leave with new skills, new tools, new connections and ready to implement well-tested ideas and solutions.   You'll learn: the basic of Design Thinking tools you can use right away to increase your business success what the Business Innovation Labs are all about Webinar Dates: Feb 10, 12-1PM Feb 12, 2-3PM Feb 18, 1-2PM Feb 20, 12-1PM Feb 20, 3-4PM   Register

Networking at Night

Join our city’s largest network of young professionals for Fusion Halifax’s annual Speed Networking event—Networking at Night. About this Event Join our city’s largest network of young professionals for Fusion Halifax’s annual Speed Networking event—Networking at Night, on Thursday, February 20 from 6 pm to 8 pm. Emerging and established leaders will gather in one room at Halifax Distilling Co. to connect and create lasting ties. If you have been hesitant to go to networking events before, this one will help you break through and make the connections you seek. This is a structured networking event where you will connect with others in a series of brief exchanges during a set period of time; expanding your business connections while having fun! Are you an emerging leader? Are you an established leader? Are you craving connection? Let’s bring out the best Halifax has to offer! Ages 19+ Cash Bar available. ——— This event venue is wheelchair accessible. Fusion Halifax aims to promote a culture of accessibility, inclusivity, and mutual respect at all our events. We want everyone to feel included and welcome. If you have questions about how we can make this event more accessible to you, please don't hesitate to […]

Halifax React Meetup

Details Join us Tuesday, Feb 18th for the 6th Halifax ReactJS Meetup. Connect with industry colleagues during an evening of networking and learning from local react experts. Sponsors: REDspace https://redspace.com/ Schedule: 6:30-6:45 - Networking 6:45-7:15 - Talk #1 - React Design Patterns for 2020 By Lee Dauphinee 7:15-7:45 - Talk #2 - React Spring 101 (Animations) By Lauchlan Chisholm 7:45 - 8:15 - Talk #3 - React 360 By Rafael Ferraz 8:15 - 8:45 - Talk #4 - React Native : A Practical Overview Ali Hashemi 8:45-9:00 - Networking Location: Volta, 1505 Barrington St unit 100 · Halifax, NS Hosts: Lee Dauphinee & Terry Smith + The Halifax React Meetup Team Thank you to the following folks who have been helping us organize the Halifax React Meetups: Lauchlan Chisholm Simon Achkar Alanna MacNevin Brad Jobe If you’re passionate about ReactJS, use it in your everyday work, or want to learn more about it then this is the group for you. Future Meetups will include lightning sessions, presentations, and networking with like-minded developers. Big thanks Volta for letting us use their space this time around. We will be in the main space on the first floor. No alcoholic drinks allowed. Attend

Lunch and Learn

Description Powering research + development with Mitacs When: February 19, 2020 from 12:00pm to 1:00pm Where: Volta, Lobby Level of the Maritime Centre 1505 Barrington St., Unit 100, Halifax Lunch will be provided! Description: Are you interested in growing your business and advancing your innovation goals at a reduced financial cost? If so, join us for a Lunch + Learn on February 19 at noon to learn more about Mitacs, a national research-funding agency dedicated to solving business problems and driving innovation in Canada. Kathleen Mifflin, a Business Development Specialist for Mitacs, will provide an overview of the programs they offer that allow you to access international markets, maximize your investment in research and development, and/or reduce your risk of accessing and hiring research expertise. In this Lunch + Learn, we will explore some of these programs in detail, hear from businesses who have successfully executed research projects with the help of Mitacs, and answer any and all questions on how to get started on your own project! The Presenter: Kathleen Mifflin, works as a Business Development Specialist for Mitacs. Having graduated with a Master’s from Dalhousie University, she has close ties to the school and the various state-of-the-art research facilities that it […]

5 Steps to Improve Your Business’s Online Presence Now!

Join Kim Scaravelli of Trust Communications as she discusses the first 5 steps to building your business’s online presence. About this Event The phone book is dead. In the 21st century, we “search” for things online. When people search, you need your business to show up - and look good! In this lunch ’n’ learn we’re going to nail down the first 5 steps to building your online presence: 1. A customer-centric strategy, 2. A website that works for search engines AND people, 3. A solid Google My Business page, 4. Effective social media, and 5. Ways of measuring your results (What’s working. What isn’t) This is a foundational look at marketing in 2020. Over the year, Ignite and Digital Nova Scotia will explore each of these 5 steps in greater detail, bringing in subject-matter experts from across the province. Powered by Digital Nova Scotia in Partnership with IGNITE. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________ Kim Scaravelli is a digital strategist, content designer, educator and speaker. She is the Owner of Trust Communications Inc. and Managing Partner of The Canadian Diversity Initiative. Kim works with organizations across Canada. She has designed more than 300 e-learning programs and she provides digital strategy expertise to respected brands like Sport […]

Digital Discovery Camp

Perfect for budding tech enthusiasts! The Digital Discovery Camp is a day camp for youth ages 8-12 to learn more about digital technology. About this Event Perfect for budding tech enthusiasts! Digital Discovery Camp is a one-of-a-kind camp experience for youth ages 8-12 to learn more about digital technology and the unique career opportunities that exist in Nova Scotia’s fastest-growing sector. Provided by Digital Nova Scotia and The Discovery Centre, this camp will immerse your tech enthusiasts in hands-on activities and digital exploration. Campers will be encouraged to embrace a spirit of innovation, engaging in robotics, coding, 3D printing and more. Led by local industry members, campers will have an opportunity to connect with local leading companies, gaining an inside look at the amazing digital technologies industry in Nova Scotia. Please make sure to send your camper with: Sneakers Snacks Water bottle *Pizza will be provided for lunch Additional information Camper registration forms will be emailed out and must be filled out and submitted to complete registration. If your child is no longer able to attend camp, please notify us at [email protected] so we are able to offer the spot to another child, thank you. __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ This camp was made […]

SEO Brunch

Description Powered by: SEO Brunch is a meet-up of people who are interested in Search Engine Optimization. The community varies from professionals who have worked in the space for a long time to those new to the industry. Some regular attendees include: seasoned SEO professionals affiliate marketers who generate a large portion of their traffic and sales from organic search new-to-the-industry marketers tasked with improving their companies organic visibility business owners that want to improve traffic to their website professionals with other marketing specialties who want to align their approach to SEO those that are always curious and want to learn Michael will be performing 10-Minute SEO Audits for some local businesses' websites. This is a great opportunity for everybody to see what common factors could be limiting your organic search results. There will be a large projector screen as well so everybody can follow along. We are also pleased to announce Matt Whalen as our guest speaker. Matt will be discussing paid ads and how to best use that credit Google keeps offering you. Free for DNS Members (while quantities last). Tea and coffee will be provided for all. SEO Brunch is a meet-up of people who are interested […]

Customer Camp

Are You Sick of Wasting Time on Marketing that Doesn't Work? If you want to sell more 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. When you’re not 100% clear about who your best customers are or what motivates them to buy, it’s not just frustrating for you or your team—it’s a massive time suck. At Customer Camp, our workshops will give you the time, space and direction to power through the messy strategy work needed to grow faster. You'll walk away feeling more focused and organized... minus the overwhelm. This Program is Right for You if... You’re not 100% confident that you’re targeting your "best fit" customers You want to work more strategically, but feel stuck in the day-to-day grind of your business You know you need to clarify your message because sometimes people don’t “get” what you do "One small change in my messaging and my cold outreach conversion rate increased from 3% to 28%. You spend months trying to find an answer that ends up costing you 20 minutes for a 1:1 interview. Sometimes you need to step […]

PD Day: Digital Twins Technology and Building Information Modelling

Come learn about how and why buildings and infrastructure are being modelled in 3D, and how virtual models are aiding data analysis and systems monitoring to impact decision making! EVENT DESCRIPTION: GANS is hosting an all-day professional development seminar on 'Digital Twins Technology and Building Information Modelling (BIM)'! The GANS Professional Development Days provide all community members with an opportunity to network and hear the experiences of specialists within a unique geospatial field. Each Professional Development Day Event will focus on a new field or area for each, to showcase the overall impact of the geomatics sector on every function in our economy and society. WHEN: Tuesday, February 25, 2020 from 10:00am to 4:30pm WHERE: Halifax Central Library, Spring Garden Road, Halifax (Room 301) ATTENDANCE FEE: Attendance costs $75 or $60 for GANS members. Please note that in an attempt to keep the registration fee as low as possible, lunch will not be provided (though there are many terrific pubs and eateries within easy walking distance of the library!). Act fast - space is limited! For more information, feel free to contact us by email at [email protected]. SPEAKER INQUIRIES: Interested in speaking? Do you have experience with digital twins technology or building information […]