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$100 Challenge Summer Camp

IGNITE Atlantic - New Glasgow 352 E River Rd, New Glasgow, Nova Scotia

About this event The Ignite $100 Challenge for youth is a four-day Summer Camp for kids aged 8-14, that runs from Monday July 11th, 2022 through Thursday July 14th, 2022. Each camper receives $100 in seed money to turn an idea into a product. Campers will be taken step by step through the process of turning their idea into reality, from concept to getting it to market. On sales day, we “go to market”, bringing the kids and their products to a central location with some fanfare to generate public interest. Any profits made the campers will keep. Camper drop-off is from 8:30-9 AM, and camper pick-up is from 3:30-4 PM! Lunch will be provided, if there are any dietary restrictions please be sure to contact the instructor ahead of the camp. Cost: FREE Location: IGNITE Yarmouth and IGNITE New Glasgow Our Sponsors: Town of Yarmouth, Town of New Glasgow, Yarmouth Chamber of Commerce, Pictou County Chamber of Commerce, Coastal Financial Credit Union, MacGregors Industrial , Michelin Disclaimer ------ By registering for this event, you agree that you will possibly be photographed and filmed by IGNITE. By registering you also hereby grant IGNITE to use any of those photos to […]

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Canva Level 2

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You’ve dabbled, you’ve created, and you want to take it to the next level. Design in Canva with no templates! In addition to learning 3 intermediate graphic design concepts, we’ll create a social media post without a template. This is an advanced class and is best after some time in Canva. Limited to 12 participants!

Doing Business with Big Business: Celebrating Growth

Mount Saint Vincent University 166 Bedford Highway, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

11:30am-3pm Wednesday, July 13, 2022 Mount Saint Vincent University The Centre for Women in Business together with the Supplier Diversity Alliance Canada (SDAC) and our presenting sponsor Nova Scotia Business Inc. (NSBI) invite you to an afternoon of learning and networking! This event is for diverse suppliers looking to connect with corporate procurement professionals; bringing both together in informative and engaging sessions. We will offer support and education to both buyers and sellers who are interested in the community and economic benefits of inclusive social procurement practices. The event is designed to open the supply chain to all diverse business owners interested in exploring expansion beyond our provincial borders. Register now. If you are a corporation interested in supplier diversity and would like to hear more about our morning, invite-only session, contact Judith Richardson. Hosted by: Supplier Diversity Alliance Canada (SDAC) Canadian Aboriginal and Minority Supplier Council (CAMSC), Canadian Gay & Lesbian Chamber of Commerce (CGLCC), Inclusive Workplace Supply Council of Canada (IWSCC), Women Business Enterprises Canada (WBE Canada) and the Centre for Women in Business (CWB) — De 11 h 30 à 15 h Le mercredi 13 juillet 2022 Université Mount Saint Vincent Le Centre for Women in Business, […]

Content Strategy: One Size Does NOT Fit All

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About this event When organizations think about their content strategy they revert to best practices, which tell you to blog, email, have a presence on all social platforms (including having a TikTok account), podcast, have a YouTube channel, etc. We're here to tell you that this "strategy" probably isn't working for you and that there is a better way of thinking about what content you should be putting out into the world and where. Every company is different, which means your content strategy should also be different. Halifax HUG is excited to welcome Christina Bockisch (former Inbound Consultant at HubSpot) as she dives into content strategy and the differences between right and wrong, best practices and myths. So be sure to register your spot today, you won’t want to miss this! Registration Instructions: To register for this event you will either need to sign in via your HubSpot portal or sign up for a Bevy account. Speaker Christina Bockisch Christina Bockisch is a former Inbound Consultant at HubSpot. she worked with businesses to deliver strategic consulting on marketing, sales, and customer service while helping her customers become power users of HubSpot. Prior to her former position at HubSpot, Christina spent […]

Content Strategy: One Size Does NOT Fit All

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Preparing your content strategy can be overwhelming. You may feel that you need to have your company included on every social platform, create a weekly TikTok, blog, send out emails. We are here to tell you NO! Content strategy best practices are not one size fits all - join our HUG to learn more! About this event When organizations think about their content strategy they revert to best practices, which tell you to blog, email, have a presence on all social platforms (including having a TikTok account), podcast, have a YouTube channel, etc. We're here to tell you that this "strategy" probably isn't working for you and that there is a better way of thinking about what content you should be putting out into the world and where. Every company is different, which means your content strategy should also be different. Halifax HUG is excited to welcome Christina Bockisch (former Inbound Consultant at HubSpot) as she dives into content strategy and the differences between right and wrong, best practices and myths. So be sure to register your spot today, you won’t want to miss this! Registration Instructions: To register for this event you will either need to sign in via […]

Supplier Diversity Information Session – Valley Region: Discovering Opportunities for Small Businesses

Acadia University 15 University Ave, Wolfville, Nova Scotia, Canada

Event Overview Supplier Diversity is growing across Canada, and it's more than just a buzzword. NSBI, in partnership with the Supplier Diversity Alliance Canada (SDAC), is hosting a morning information session to present and discuss supplier diversity procurement and the benefits of certification in relation to exporting. Supplier Diversity helps your business find opportunities, access supply chains, and make connections in a new way. Join us in the Annapolis Valley at Acadia University in Wolfville, as the leadership team from Canada's four certifying organizations for supplier diversity come together for this very special event. You'll learn how your business can access new opportunities that are exclusively available to businesses of diversity. What is a business of diversity*?  A business which is 51%+ owned, managed, and controlled by: Aboriginal and/or Indigenous Peoples Persons with Disabilities LGBT+ Veterans Visible Minorities Women One of the most promising opportunities for businesses of diversity is to explore new markets through supplier diversity or inclusive procurement. Supplier diversity reaches out to groups traditionally underrepresented in the supply chain of purchasing processes of major corporations or governments. It is a strategic business case that provides diverse businesses equal opportunities to become suppliers to major corporations across Canada, the US and Europe. […]

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Leveraging Social Media to Attract Consistent Leads in 2022

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In this webinar, we’ll dive deep into how to generate consistent leads into your business using social media in this new era of digital marketing. That means no more crossing your fingers and posting 24/7 on social hoping that your organic marketing will gain traction. We’ll cover how the digital marketing world has changed and what you need to do if you want to speed up your growth (and it’s actually much easier than what you’re doing now).

BDC Member Webinar – Financing and Capital Solutions

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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 […]

Building scientific capacity and a new generation of researchers (Host: SK)

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Advances in technology and increasing digitalization, before and exacerbated during the pandemic, have led to higher demand for advanced skills sets. To build the future of work, we need to empower a new generation of researchers by nurturing talent and creating opportunities for career development. The critical importance of building scientific capability is apparent, and the first steps have already been taken with the Government of Canada investing over $550 million to support more than 5,500 researchers from coast to coast to coast, and universities across Canada creating opportunity for experiential learning in leading research labs to help young researchers develop the foundational skills and experience needed to pursue meaningful careers in R&D and related fields. Supporting researchers in the early stages of their career helps them build an innovative mindset, confidence and important industry and community connections. Yet, these young researchers face many challenges, including establishing research credentials or having them recognized, limited resources for research, and high competition for the scarce research positions available. Join leaders as they share their personal and organizational initiatives, experiences and learnings in building scientific capacity and supporting a new generation of researchers for a better future world of work. Introduced by Florence […]

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Succession Planning for Growing Businesses

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Understanding how to leverage succession planning for your team can make sure that your business has the talent it requires to continue to scale. This webinar will help leaders understand the importance of succession planning and develop the next steps to implement within their organization. After this webinar you will: Have clear understanding of what succession planning is and how it impacts talent and company growth Know how to assess and develop your team for business growth and vision alignment Understand the first steps to developing a succession plan within your organization

Speed Networking with CEED and BNI

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

ARE YOU LOOKING TO INNOVATE, CREATE, SCALE/EXPAND your business idea.... CEED IS WHERE THE CONVERSATION STARTS! Our goal is to help build successful and innovative businesses contributing to a vibrant and entrepreneurial Nova Scotia. CEED is proud to be part of a community of like-minded ecosystem organizations, brought together by recognizing opportunities to create impact and an underlying passion for entrepreneurship. CEED presents, Speed Networking with your fellow CEED members and BNI Members. BNI is successful business networking organization with Members and Chapters in over 75 countries, we want you to leverage our network to the best of your ability. Take advantage of this unique opportunity to expand your network and build meaningful connections. Form deeper, productive, meaningful connections. Practice your networking skills. Meet like-minded individuals in a friendly environment at The Halifax Club. In this event, you will have a chance to: Connect with professionals in a speed networking style Foster new relationships Master networking skills and discover new opportunities Don't miss this unique networking event! Happening at the Halifax Club on July 19th at 4:30 pm. Register now to reserve your spot!

The Power of Intentional Networking to Access Talent: Utilizing Connector Programs to Fill Labour Gaps

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Topic: The Power of Intentional Networking to Access Talent: Utilizing Connector Programs to Fill Labour Gaps Description In today’s tightening labour market, accessing skilled talent is a key factor in helping businesses thrive. The Conference Board of Canada predicts that the immigrant talent pool will be the main source of net labour force growth in Canada, yet it can be difficult to tap into. Within the labour pool itself, immigrants experience many barriers to finding meaningful work in their industry. The award-winning Halifax Connector Program helps address challenges for both employers and immigrants. It is an intentional networking program that puts immigrants directly in touch with local businesspeople, civil servants, and community leaders – people who are in the habit of making introductions and connecting others to opportunities. Immigrants quickly build their professional network while employers meet new skilled talent. It’s a win-win. The Connector Program model has been replicated in over 30 communities in Canada and internationally. This webinar will showcase three business stories of connecting and hiring immigrant talent, and the importance of building a welcoming, diverse, and inclusive workforce. Panellists Mike Johnston – Founder and CEO, REDspace Maayan Harel – Program Manager, Aerospace and Defence, Enginuity Inc. […]