Events from May 29 – March 20 – Digital Nova Scotia – Leading Digital Industry

Sea to Sky Conference 2022

Rodd Brudenell River Resort 86 Dewars Lane, Cardigan, Nova Scotia, Canada

Join us in-person at Sea to Sky 2022. This year's theme will be "Enhancing Your Workforce, Securing Your Future" About This Event: ACADA is thrilled to be hosting one of its signature events, Sea to Sky 2022. This year, Sea to Sky returns to its traditional location at the Rodd Brudenell River Resort in Eastern PEI from August 9-11. To view event details including the program and presenters, please visit our website: https://ac-ada.ca/conferences/sea-to-sky/ This year's program will focus primarily on labour force development and will include a series of presentations from a wide range of individuals, each bringing a unique approach to supporting industry meet the ever present workforce challenges common across our region and beyond. Sea to Sky 2022 welcomes back keynote speaker Eddie Lemoine who will deliver his award winning presentation "Bring About What You Think About" as well as "Engaging Your Workforce Post Covid". This year's event will also feature a youth panel moderated by ACADA's Workforce Development Pillar Committee Chair, Mark Kotzer. This segment will provide attendees with insights from our future workforce members and potential industry leaders. All this as well as our PEI famous hospitality displayed through our signature lobster and steak dinner and […]

Integrating different cultures in the workplace (Host: YT)

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Integrating different cultures in the workplace (Host: YT) August 11th, 1-2 EST / 2-3 ADT The pandemic has transformed business operations and employee expectations. With 77% of Canadians desiring flexibility to work in the office and remotely, the hybrid workplace model is becoming the “new normal.” The hybrid model has allowed organizations to access global talent and support the creation of broadly diverse teams that bring together different skill sets, experiences and ideas, and create opportunities to learn and grow from different cultures and wisdoms. Hybrid is the new normal, and an opportunity to rethink and remake organizational culture together. A recent HP Canada survey found that over a third of Canadian employees believe a hybrid work model is the most beneficial for advancing marginalized groups. Yet the increasing multicultural workforce comes with the challenge of integrating different cultures and wisdom in the workplace. While the importance of workplace culture is growing, and a Deloitte survey found that 94% of executives and 88% of employees believe a distinct workplace culture is important to business success, 81% of employees believe their managers need to be better trained to effectively manage a hybrid workplace team. In the post-secondary world, some institutes’ anti-discrimination […]

An Equitable Rebound for People of Colour and Newcomers – Nova Scotia

VOLTA 1800 Argyle Street #Unit 801, Halifax, NS

Event Information ​COVID-19 has turned work life upside down. The past two years have not been kind, and work situations have changed for almost everyone. We all have our own work stories, including ups and downs, work-from-home struggles, and even the halting of businesses and loss of jobs. There are countless ways in which each of our work journeys may not have gone as expected. ​​Join ICTC on August 16th at 5:30 pm and connect with fellow Nova Scotia residents as we discuss overcoming work barriers and making a professional rebound. ​​This meetup is for Black Canadians, People of Colour, and Newcomers to share experiences over the last two years, discuss needs and challenges, and hear about career advancement and growth pathways. ​​*A $20 Amazon gift card will be provided as an honorarium to participants who actively engage in this event's discussion. ​​Let's kick off a more equitable rebound! ​​What to expect: An open session where participants can propose topics they are interested in and discuss them with other people in similar situations. We will also invite community partners (such as organizations serving Black Canadians, People of Colour, and Newcomers) who may have advice or resources for participants. ​​​Location: Volta […]

SURGE Program Info Session

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The Halifax chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce our newest initiative “Surge - Growing vibrantly together.” The Chamber recognizes the need to create opportunities for those who face various systemic barriers within the business community. It is our ongoing priority to ensure participation amongst the broader, more diverse business community. As part of our Diversity, Equity, Accessibility, and Inclusion (EDAI) action initiative, we plan to obtain 100 new members from underrepresented groups by providing a 1-year complimentary membership to those who qualify! Join us for a virtual information session with Josh Creighton, our Community Engagement Specialist, to learn more about how you can leverage your Chamber membership to save money, gain exposure, make connections, and drive change.

An Equitable Rebound for Indigenous People – Nova Scotia

VOLTA 1800 Argyle Street #Unit 801, Halifax, NS

Event Information ​ COVID-19 has turned work life upside down. The past two years have not been kind, and work situations have changed for almost everyone. We all have our own work stories, including ups and downs, work-from-home struggles, and even the halting of businesses and loss of jobs. There are countless ways in which each of our work journeys may not have gone as expected. ​​Join ICTC on August 17th at 10:30 am and connect with fellow Indigenous community members as we discuss overcoming work barriers and making a professional rebound. ​​This meetup is for Indigenous people to share experiences over the last two years, discuss needs and challenges, and hear about career advancement and growth pathways. ​​*A $20 Amazon gift card will be provided as an honorarium to participants who actively engage in this event's discussion. ​​Let's kick off a more equitable rebound! ​​What to expect: An open session where participants can propose topics they are interested in and discuss them with other people in similar situations. We will also invite community partners (such as organizations serving Indigenous people) who may have advice or resources for participants. ​​​Location: Volta - 1505 Barrington Street, Unit 100, Halifax, NS, B3J […]

Julia’s Chamber 101

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Get the MOST out of your Chamber Membership! Join us at the Halifax Chamber for an information session with Julia LeVernois, Member Services Specialist, to learn more about how you can leverage your Chamber membership to save money, gain exposure, make connections, and drive change. We're in Your Corner: Save your company and employees money through our Affinity Partners Gain local exposure in our Business Voice publication and E-Newsletter Make valuable business connections networking at over 100 Events each year Drive change in our community through our Advocacy and Policy initiatives

Volta Virtual Pitch Competition

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Please join us on Wednesday, August 17, 2022 at 12:00pm ADT to hear pitches from Atlantic Canadian tech startups. About this event When: Wednesday, August 17, 2022from 12:00pm to 2:00pm ADT Where: Virtual Via Zoom (you will receive log in details at 9:00am on Wednesday, August 17, 2022) Description: The Pitch Competition, powered by OKR Financial, is open to Volta Residents, Network Members and anyone from the tech community in Atlantic Canada. The Pitch Competition is an excellent opportunity to practice your three-minute pitch, fine-tune your deck, and get feedback from peers and industry experts. You will gain valuable experience presenting to investors, and potential early adopters. Plus, you never know who may be tuning in to watch! Each competition will have a judging panel, comprised of entrepreneurs and community leaders. Judges will focus on the quality and content of the presentation, not the viability of the business. The winning pitch will receive : $500 Visa gift card a one-hour consultation with an OKR financial representative Their name engraved on Volta’s Pitch Competition trophy How to apply: Applications have now closed. Disclaimers: If you're unable to attend an event please take a minute and cancel your ticket. This allows our […]

STEM Connector @ The Commons

Halifax Commons 5816 Cogswell Street, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

Cool off with STEM Connector at the Halifax Commons! About this event Celebrate the connections you made this summer at STEM Connector and join us in the Halifax Commons for freezies and frisbees. Bring your own snacks and blanket and meet STEM students and future colleagues for a relaxing outdoor social. Location: An email and Instagram post will be made on the day of the event with the exact location. Follow @deepsenseca or @surgeinnovation for more updates. Rain Date: 6 pm, Thursday, August 18. About Us STEM Connector is a flash mentorship program connecting post-secondary STEM students with industry professionals, researchers, and other students for professional development. We work to provide short-term, meaningful connections with mentors and peers to work on specific skills in your field. STEM Connector is run through the MentorCity online platform, where you can choose your own mentor for short-term mentorship, schedule meeting times, and chat and collaborate with people across the Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math spectrum. Our program runs three terms in a year with members able to sign up for one or more terms. STEM Connector fall term starts September 1, but you can join at any time.

From the Ground Up: Black Start-Up Project Orientation

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Learn everything you need to know about Tribe Network’s upcoming 12-week Start program and network with Black entrepreneurs across Atlantic. What’s next for the Black Start-Up Project? We’re hosting a Black Start-Up Project orientation session for all registrants to share what we learned on the roadshow, introduce registrants to the first 12-week Start stream program, and offer participants the chance to network with other Black entrepreneurs in Atlantic Canada. We’ll also be joined by marketing guru and community leader, Ross Simmons, for a fireside chat to learn more about his entrepreneurial journey. Fireside Chat with Ross Simmons Ross Simmonds, founder of Foundation and lover of all things tech, is an entrepreneur who consistently strives to give back. Over the last 10 years, Ross has worked closely with a wide range of brands across the globe ranging from Fortune 500 companies to up-and-coming startups. He’s been published in Forbes, Huffington Post, Business Insider, Venture Beat, BET, CBC, Social Media Examiner and more. He’s joining us to share his experiences in starting a business and what drives him in his entrepreneurial journey.