Events from May 23 – August 21 – Digital Nova Scotia – Leading Digital Industry

Implementing Lean Activity Based Planning for Business Process Improvement

A 1-day workshop on how to integrate Lean and Activity-Based Planning to strengthen business process improvement initiatives About this Event This one-day online workshop (delivered on 2 successive mornings) covers the basics of Lean and Activity-Based Planning (ABP) and how they can be merged into a comprehensive approach for business modeling, resource management and process improvement. Following the Lean Six Sigma DMAIC approach, combining Lean and ABP offer a means to: Define – understand the problem(s) within the processes and conduct a strategic and operational assessment to determine the best opportunities for business process improvements and utilize a proven methodology to tackle them Measure – recognize non-value-added activities within a process and how to collect and validate operational, financial, and performance data to model current and future state processes Analyze – evaluate model results and explore operational and financial relationship to help recognize root causes for waste (non-value-added work) and other process problems Improve – identify process improvement ideas and test/evaluate potential solutions to assess the impact on throughput, quality, resources, costs and profitability Control – develop strategies to sustain a Lean-ABP program and move towards a continuous improvement culture through understanding leading performance and quality indicators Workshop Dates/Times: Wednesday, […]

Water is Life: Indigenous entrepreneurship opportunities in the ocean economy

Webinar #8 Are you thinking of starting on your entrepreneurial journey? Or are you interested in collaborating with the startup community? If either of these senarios apply to you, you'll want to tune into this webinar, where we will be joined by special guests Adam Kennedy, Founder and President of Smaknis Maritime Safety & Security Inc. and Nathan Millier, Founder and CEO of Nogema Seafood Fisheries. We will be discussing their entrepreneurial journeys in Atlantic Canada’s Ocean sector as well as the many opportunities that are on the horizon and how you can get involved in our growing ocean economy. About: ​​​​​​​ Nogema Seafood Fisheries are located in Aldouane, New Brunswick. They are a motivated team that strive to deliver top quality lobster from sea to suppliers and provide valuable services to their community. Their main services include their fishing fleet and processing plant. Nogema ensures that the planning and logistics of bait and ice are taken care of and delivered on time so that their clients' primary focus is fishing without the hassel. Additionally their processing plant is designed to meet every expectation, such as: reliable delivery, record landings, worker safety, and daily updates on fleets schedules, and much more. Smaknis Maritime Safety […]

Enhancing Workplaces in Nova Scotia: Opportunities for Employers and International Students

Is your organization looking to hire well-prepared talent? Would you like to learn more about the benefits of hiring international students? International students are an asset to our province and economy. Approximately half of all university students in Nova Scotia come from either another Canadian province/territory or from another country, making international education Nova Scotia’s second-largest export and an important factor in economic growth. Talented international students represent a growing and highly-skilled group, uniquely qualified to help close labour market gaps and join in building the new Nova Scotia economy. International students bring a wealth of experience, skills, and knowledge that support the growth of organizations in many ways. EduNova is hosting a webinar to share highlights and benefits of international students in Nova Scotia workplaces. Through a panel discussion, we will hear from businesses and international graduates from across sectors about their experiences enhancing workplaces. EduNova is a co-operative association of education providers in Nova Scotia, committed to promoting Nova Scotia’s knowledge economy internationally, with a focus on attracting and retaining international students. Register Now

5 Steps To Create Outstanding Retail Teams and Customer Experiences

“Stay at home” orders are lifting in some countries around the world, meaning customers will be allowed to visit stores and interact (safely) with retail teams again. But how willing will customers be to return to physical retail environments after weeks of lockdown? We know that online channels are not a full-time substitute for physical retail and the in-store experience. Now, more than ever, retailers need to ensure their teams are delivering wonderful, safe experiences that’ll reassure customers and restore the full capacity of physical environments. Join Will Gibson, VP of Marketing and Amplifier at Maplewave and Sam Wagar, Enterprise Customer Success Manager at Statflo, on Thursday, June 25 at 2 p.m. (EST) to discover how retailers can train their front-line teams to welcome customers back to the store and deliver superior customer experiences. In this 45-minute session, you’ll learn: What your customers' expectations are. What’s negatively impacting your customer's experience and what it’s costing you. How to develop a successful retail training program. The 8 signs that your retail training program needs to be re-examined. How to entice your customers back into your retail store. If you can’t make this session live, don’t worry, sign-up anyways and we’ll make […]

Ocean Connector with Moya Cahill, CEO and Co-Founder of PanGeo SubSea

Sounding out risk with ocean tech Moya Cahill, CEO and Co-Founder of PanGeo SubSea will discuss how the PanGeo SubSea Sub-Bottom Seabed Interrogation Technology is being used to de-risk Offshore Operations. Join us on June 25th at 3:00 PM ADT as Moya and Jim dive into PanGeo's technology, platforms and overview of PanGeo’s technology roadmap.  Moya will demonstrate how PanGeo uses advanced acoustics to collect data from the seabed and how technology helps to interpret that data for their end clients. Register Now

DiscoverEE: Becoming an Energy Advisor

Thinking of becoming an energy advisor? This session will highlight what an energy advisor does, the skills needed for success, and the steps involved to become one. Register Now

SEO Brunch

Join MacMillan Search for SEO Brunch the last Monday of every month. Learn valuable SEO tips & share knowledge with a group of like-minded individuals. About this Event SEO Brunch | Event Schedule 11:30-12:00: 10-Minute SEO Audit (TBA) 12:00-12:30: Guest Speaker (TBA) 12:30-1:00: Q&A Period What is SEO Brunch? 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 Webinar Details Our event will be hosted on Zoom which can be used (for free) in-browser as well as through their downloadable app. Anybody interested in joining needs to get their free ticket here & we will then send you the link to our Zoom webinar. Please join us & ask lots of […]

Save the date! Webinar: Atlantic Canada E-commerce Opportunities in China

On the heels of the successful launch of the world’s first China E-commerce Accelerator, WPIC Marketing + Technologies has announced a program to assist Atlantic Canadian organizations in need of rapid China market access. Moderated by podcast host Todd Embley, the 60 minute conversation with WPIC leadership will discuss: - Concrete steps on how Atlantic Canadian organizations can launch in the Chinese market in under 30 days - Which Canadian sectors are poised to succeed online in China in the second half of 2020 and beyond - Administrative, legal, financial and logistical first steps - Domestic tax and regulatory requirements - Any impacts of COVID-19 on consumer demand in Greater China - And much more. At the conclusion of the conference call, WPIC staff will be available to conduct one-on-one sessions with webinar attendees to assist with China market entry planning. Register Now

Hitting Your Everest – Starting at Basecamp

CATA Member and Friends - rethinking relationship based sales - webinar and speaker series About this Event Partnering with best selling authors, career sales and dealmaking pros, CATA is launching a member series on rethinking strategic relationships and deals The program is packed with tips, first principles thinking, forward looking insights, techniques and tools, as well as peer and expert engagement opportunities. If growing technology is your business, stay with us. The launch event is Hitting Your Everest - Starting with Basecamp delivered by sales pros Kim Caves and Associates Register Now

Alison K on search engine optimization *and* self-employment optimization

Are you ready for a double header? Alison K will talk about two different optimizations that lead to transformation. First, she’ll dive into SEO for websites. Learn about the basics of how to balance being found by both people and search engines. Then, Alison K will follow up with how she optimized her own skills and services to go from in-house graphic designer to owning her own web + brand consultancy. Transformation abounds in this talk – free of jargon, she promises. Register Now

Einstein Messaging Insights & Copy Insights

Part 2 of 4 part webinar series: Master Einstein for Salesforce Marketing Cloud In this webinar series, you will learn how to quickly get started using Einstein for Salesforce Marketing Cloud, and how you can use this integrated AI toolset to increase your marketing impact, enhance customer segmentation and build highly personalized cross-channel experiences. Register Now

FITTskills – International Market Entry Strategies

Nova Scotia Business Inc., in partnership with the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency, is pleased to offer FITTskills International Market Entry Strategies. This course will run from 9 am to 12:30 pm every day for 4 days. Ensure your success in new markets by conducting proper research, selecting the most effective entry strategy, and implementing it efficiently. The International Market Entry Strategies course examines what individuals in organizations need to know and do to ensure the success of new international ventures. You will learn how to research market entry options, analyze them, and then select the most effective strategy for your needs. With this knowledge in hand, you will also discover how to implement and manage your new market entry strategy and build a successful future in your new market. Register Now