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Privacy by Design with Barrington

Privacy by Design with Barrington

An interactive virtual lunch & learn for physical product-based startups and teams hosted by Barrington. Why make privacy an after-thought when you can make it part of your product or service design! This workshop is intended to give you a better understanding of how to incorporate Privacy by Design principles into your product design, while also helping you recognize privacy gaps. At Barrington, our goal is to help you Safeguard Against Future Events and keep your team SAFE. We will cover privacy basics, beyond two-factor authentication (you’re doing that already, right?) test your privacy knowledge, and help you understand the impact a breach could have on your business. For more information, contact [email protected]. Register

Reviewing Tech in 2020

Panel Discussion & Networking Event Join us for a virtual event that includes a 30-minute panel discussion covering the tech sector in 2020, followed by an opportunity to make connections with an online networking session. This event is open to DNS members, students, and anyone involved in Nova Scotia's tech sector. Panel Moderator: Jenn Priske, Senior Executive, REDspace Panelists:  Tyler Farmer, Manager, Business Transformation and Partnerships, ICTC Jen LaPlante, Executive Director, DeepSense Meghann Coleman, Vice President of Programming and Partnerships, VOLTA Panel Discussion Topics: Shifts in the tech sector in 2020 Emerging technologies Lessons learned in 2020 and what comes next Event Schedule: 3:15PM - 3:30 PM: Opening Remarks 3:30 PM - 4:00PM: Panel Discussion 4:00 PM - 5:30PM: Networking Register Now

Jonas Job Fair

Jonas Software Halifax, Nova Scotia – Job Fair

Jonas Software Solutions is expanding in Nova Scotia. We want you to be part of it! Join us at Dec 16 at Noon AST to learn more! Jonas Software is a wholly owned subsidiary of Constellation Software Inc. and employs over 3,000 team members working in 100 software companies worldwide. We are serial acquirers of vertical market software providers with a widely publicized buy-and-hold-forever strategy. Our unique model enables each business leadership team to make operational, investment and cultural choices locally whilst benefitting from the collective support and strength of the wider Jonas organization Jonas Software Solutions will be home to a diverse workforce of Developers, QA Analysts, Designers, DBAs, Product Owners and other key individuals. Successful candidates will form remote teams for Jonas business units across North America.' Register

Trade Accelerator Program

Business Support Series: Trade Accelerator Program Info Session

Trade Accelerator Program (TAP) Info Session Don't wait for the economy to rebound, be ready when it does. The Halifax Chamber of Commerce is pleased to offer TAP Canada in Halifax, a program that is quickly gaining momentum across Canada, and a reputation of achieving real results, fast. Canada’s Trade Accelerator Program (TAP) is an innovative and dynamic program aimed at helping Halifax's enterprises overcome barriers to exporting. Participate in an innovative, hands-on initiative, designed to accelerate the strategic development of your business and better prepare you for expansion into international markets. Join us for this special Business Support Series to learn all about the Trade Accelerator Program and how it can help grow your business through export. Register

BoomersPlus Mentor Pilot Program Info Session

Join us with BoomersPlus for an information session on the Mentor Pilot Program, a 12-month initiative to support your organization and its leaders, brought to you in cooperation with the Nova Scotia Department of Labour and Advanced Education. This pilot project, free to participants, provides participating organizations with an opportunity to gain a fuller sense of where they are and where they are going by addressing challenges they are facing and supporting pathways to business and personal growth. This mentor project will match current and emerging leaders with a seasoned mentor drawn from an extensive BoomersPlus database. There is also a cutting-edge training framework for both the mentor and the business participant to ensure a complete understanding of the mentoring process and a smooth start to an effective mentoring partnership. A mentor is a sounding board that you can confide in and will council you through challenges and opportunities. A mentor is an objective viewpoint that is outside of your current sphere of colleagues and advisers. Every leader should have a mentor. Register   Info Session Facilitator: Kevin MacIntyre, BoomersPlus Note: There are only openings for 30 participants to begin this Mentor Pilot Project in January. The information session with […]

Protecting and Promoting the Mental Health of Entrepreneurs in Nova Scotia

Protecting and Promoting the Mental Health of Entrepreneurs in Nova Scotia

Protecting and Promoting the Mental Health of Entrepreneurs in Nova Scotia In this webinar, attendees are invited to join a discussion about the mental health and well-being of entrepreneurs in Nova Scotia. While they are well-known for being tireless innovators, entrepreneurs face unique stressors that can negatively impact and harm their mental health. Webinar participants will learn how to recognize the signs and symptoms of anxiety and depression, and how to access mental health resources and support. Evidence-based recommendations and strategies for protecting the mental health of entrepreneurs in Nova Scotia will be introduced. Register

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SEO Brunch

Join us for SEO Brunch the last Monday of every month. Learn valuable SEO tips & share knowledge with a group of like-minded individuals. SEO Brunch | Event Schedule 12:30-1:00: 10-Minute SEO Audit (TBA) 1:00-1:30: Guest Talk (TBA) 1:30-2:00: 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 questions! Powered by: Digital […]

Reaching your Everest

Reaching Your Everest – The ESG Competitive Edge for Small Business

Reaching Your Everest – A Sales Journey series of webinars are offered exclusively to the Canadian Advanced Technology Alliance community. Webinars are hosted by Suzanne Grant, CATA CEO and created and delivered by Kim Caves & Associates. The webinars are targeted to emerging technology businesses leaders accelerating their revenues and enhancing brands. Participants report they are able to upgrade their sales and positioning tactics with immediate impact following Kim Caves and Associates’ one hour webinars. https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/reaching-your-everest-the-esg-competitive-edge-for-small-business-tickets-133838672071Register  

Woman at Work

Online Information Session: Visible Minority Newcomer Women at Work Program

Are you a visible minority newcomer woman? Do you need help finding employment in your field? Join us for an information session to find out how the Visible Minority Newcomer Women at Work program can help you! To be eligible for this program, you must: Identify yourself as a visible minority woman Have a post-secondary education Have a Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) of 5 + Be a permanent resident of Canada Be a new client to the Employment and Bridging programs at ISANS Be unemployed in your field or any other field At the information session, you will: Meet with project coordinators and facilitators Learn about the Visible Minority Newcomer Women at Work program If interested, sign a consent form, and complete a survey and four online assessments During the program, you will: Build your self-confidence and learn assertive communication Learn how to deal with challenges when entering the workplace Learn how to create your own portfolio of essential skills based on occupation Register

SEO

Business Support Series: Search Engine Optimization (SEO)

Business Support Series The Business Support Webinar Series will explore timely topics with  industry experts to provide key insights and answers on the best ways to succeed as a business.  Hosted by the Halifax Chamber of Commerce, this series will feature a wide range of topics on how to survive and thrive. Search Engine Optimization (SEO) In this presentation you'll learn how to get a steady stream of new customers to your business by optimizing your website for Google searches. With a 30 min Q&A you can have your website looked at in real-time and get instant feedback on how to improve. We'll also look at a case study of how a local solo-practitioner lawyer grew their business by 300% in 12 months. Key Takeaways: What any business owner can do to get their homepage ranking How to use the Google My Business app How to check your position in a Google search (not what you expect) Register

Ocean Solutions Exchange

Ocean Solutions Exchange

Join us for our virtual discussion to learn from global industry experts about opportunities to solve major ocean sector problems. The Ocean Startup Challenge will be awarding $1.4 Million in 2021 to start and grow new ocean tech companies in Canada. We are launching this challenge with a six-part series of industry-led presentations and interactive networking sessions. This speaker series will bring together ocean industry experts in shipping and transportation, fisheries and aquaculture, naval and defence, energy and marine bio-resources. In this series industry experts will discuss the challenges that each of their sectors is facing, highlight the opportunities in the market, and share other insights into their respective fields. On January 12 from 1-2:30 AST Part 1 of the virtual dialogue series, Sustainability in our oceans will use a fully interactive online platform that will allow you to network with the speakers in the rooms of your choice. You'll hear from: Diane Morrison, Managing Director at Mowi Canada West Steve Emberley, Subsurface Manager, Oil and Gas Operations at Nalcor Energy Allison Nolting, Head, Atlantic Research Centre at Defence Research and Development Canada David Bolduc, Executive Director at Green Marine Management Corporation Beth Mason CEO at Verschuren Center for Sustainability in Energy & Environment Event Overview: 1:00- Panel discussion Each […]

Changing Tides

Changing Tides: Engaging Senior and Mid-Career Talent

Join us and leaders in industry and academia for a panel discussion on how the ocean sector can attract and retain experienced talent. The successful acceleration of Canada’s Blue Economy relies on the availability of a skilled and experienced workforce. The value that seasoned workers can contribute to an industry cannot be overstated, and this is a topic that many employers in the region can relate to. Many efforts have focused on building the workforce pipeline with young talent in entry-level roles, but there is a strong demand for older, skilled, and experienced workers that is not being met. On January 13th, from 1-2 pm, we are joined by senior leaders in industry and academia to discuss how the ocean sector can attract and retain experienced talent. The panel, led by Vice Admiral Jim King CMM, CD, RCN (Retired) (President, CFN Consultants (Atlantic) Inc.), with Tracey Laurence (ret’d Vice President Information Technology at Rogers Communications), Cdr Helga Budden (Commanding Officer Canadian Armed Forces Transition Unit Nova Scotia/Newfoundland and Labrador), Rick Emberly (Founder, BoomersPlus), and Jamie Sangster (CEO, LeeWay Marine), will discuss how to keep mature talent involved in our ocean industries, or to entice them to transition from other industries […]