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Media Relations for Startups

Join Volta and Peter Moreira for a one hour workshop on April 13, 2021 at 12pm ADT to learn about media relations for startups. Dealing with the media can be daunting, confusing – but ultimately rewarding for startups. This seminar will teach you how to write a press release and identify which publications to target for your news and updates. We’ll also discuss how to build relationships with journalists and publications to help promote your startup, and we’ll look at some common mistakes founders make and tips on avoiding them to help elevate your startup Register

Building a Financial Blueprint

The Cape Breton Regional Chamber of Commerce offers free training opportunities sponsored through Labour and Advanced Education and their Workplace Education Initiative. This initiative promotes learning at work and supports the development of your workers by increasing their workplace skills. The outcome of this training is for businesses to create a blueprint to manage financial risk within their organizations. This blueprint will guide owners and managers in making deliberate decisions inside their business based on prudent cash flow management. Learning Outcomes: Understanding your financial why and how to calculate it How to calculate your cash flow runway (outflows) How to calculate your cash flow (inflows) How to maintain and increase value Understanding how to use financing to mitigate risk in your business How to maximize debt planning opportunities while minimizing risk How to talk to a lender Value-based pricing for profit Creation of the Financial Blueprint Register

What’s Coming Up at the College of Continuing Education

Join the Dalhousie College of Continuing Education as they walk you through what you need to know for their courses in the Winter and Spring terms. If you're a current, new or prospective student, we welcome you! Members of our team will be covering such topics as: Available courses Steps on how to register Discounts and special offers The benefit of learning at CCE Register

Peering into the Deep – Ocean Observation and Conservation

Peering into the Deep - Module 4 of  the Exploring Opportunities in Ocean Tech for Young Women Program The Centre for Ocean Ventures and Entrepreneurship (COVE) in partnership with the Department of Education and Early Childhood Development – Nova Scotia, Ignite Labs, Dalhousie University’s Emera IDEAhub and DeepSense, and with support from IBM Canada and Engineers Nova Scotia, is thrilled to announce the launch of a program aimed at engaging young women in the region’s burgeoning ocean tech industry. Exploring Opportunities in Ocean Tech for Young Women is an extracurricular program being offered across the province to youth in grades 10-12 as part of a strategy to attract more under-represented groups to the marine industry. Featuring a monthly speaker series, mentoring program, and hands-on design-thinking workshop, this program will be led by women, for young women. Exploring Opportunities in Ocean Tech for Young Women connects young women in the Western, Northern & Central Nova Scotia regions to female role models in the ocean tech industry to build their awareness of the many applications of engineering across the industry, develop their understanding of what engineering is and how it contributes to innovation across the broad industry. Through the program, students will gain awareness of the skills required and develop pathways to engineering and […]

Accessing International Talent & Immigration Resources in 2021

During this session, you will hear from Mary-Jo McKay from the Nova Scotia Office of Immigration and Population Growth and Al Tek from Halifax Partnership’s Labour Market Team. There will be an overview of the various provincial immigration streams for accessing international talent for your company, with a focus on the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) and the Atlantic Immigration Pilot (AIP). At the end of the presentation, there will be a Q&A period to answer any of your questions. Al Tek, Account Executive, Atlantic Immigration Pilot Halifax Partnership Al Tek is focused on building awareness of the Atlantic Immigration Pilot with a goal to identify and connect employers looking to fill labour gaps with experts in Nova Scotia’s Office of Immigration. Al brings diverse experience in the public, private, education and tech sectors and a focus on relationship building to his role. What excites Al most about Halifax is the continued growth of Halifax’s population, businesses, and the advancements in innovation in the city he calls home. Al holds a Bachelor of Computer Science degree from Dalhousie University and a Masters of Business Administration (MBA) from Laval University, Quebec. Mary-Jo MacKay, Manager, External Relations Nova Scotia Office of Immigration and […]

Centre for Women in Business Coffee Talk

Join the Centre for Women in Business online! Coffee Talk is designed to connect women in business across Nova Scotia with each other, encourage collaborations and improve business skills through sharing. Each session will include a welcome, introductions, and a facilitated discussion on recent news or trends in business. When: Thursdays from 9-10am Where: Online – A computer with reliable, high-speed internet connection and a headset with a microphone are required. Cost: Complimentary! Thanks to the generous support of our sponsor, TD Bank Group, this program continues to be available to all women business owners in Nova Scotia at no cost. Registration is required. Register

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 in Atlantic Canada, a program that is quickly gaining momentum across Canada, and a reputation of achieving real results, fast. 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. 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. Register

Succeeding and Growing your Business in Challenging Times

COVID-19 has created challenging circumstances for tourism businesses, but some companies are identifying the opportunities and finding success. Join Matt Symes, CEO, Symplicity Designs, to find out how you can get your business through this difficult time and perhaps even come out stronger than ever. Eligible webinar participants* will also have the chance to be selected for one of three exclusive 30 min coaching sessions with Symplicity Designs. More details will be provided during the webinar. *To be eligible for selection, participants must be a tourism business currently in operation in Nova Scotia. This webinar is part of Tourism Nova Scotia's Spring Tune-Up Series. Each week in April will feature a new webinar on topics designed to help your business prepare to welcome customers. Register

Project Management in Today’s Environment

Projects are becoming larger and more complex, and we spend an increasing amount of time either managing projects or contributing to projects. Webinar participants will learn a PM tool that can be used to improve their level of success. They will also hear about the courses that are part of Dalhousie’s Certificate in Project Management and have an opportunity to ask questions about the program. https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_PgOsA2M1RzOifyDFjszn0QRegister

Integrating Artificial Intelligence in Clinical Prediction & Treatment Planning

Artificial intelligence (AI) research is poised to become a transformational force in healthcare, with potential applications being demonstrated across various clinical domains. However, there are currently limited examples of such techniques being successfully deployed into clinical practice. In this lecture, Dr. Jordan Engbers will present the general challenges of bringing AI into medicine, with a special focus on imaging and treatment planning. Jordan will discuss examples of failures and successes, and considerations for implementation in practice through the use of case studies for imaging, diagnosis, clinical prediction, and treatment planning. This webinar will be presented in English. A recording will be available with English and French subtitles. Register

Canva Class – Level 2

Been using Canva and want to level up your skills? This class is for you. Amy’s been a graphic designer for almost 20 years and wants to show you Canva’s next level- no templates! This class will add on to the skills learned in Canva Level 1. We will review some basic branding and graphic design principles, as well as complete a hands-on Canva activity from scratch. Amy will show you how to add elements like shapes and arrows to your designs as well as some photo effects. She will also explain 3 new graphic design principles: symmetry, balance and image resolution. There will be time at the end of class for questions as well as reference handouts provided. small class size 90 min class Introduction to branding & marketing presentation Introduction to Canva, the templates and tools available A click-along exercise where you walk away with your very own social media image Step by step handouts DNS members receive 15% off Canva Level 1 and 2 classes! Contact brianna@digitalnovascotia.com for more details Register

Setup for Success: Improving Pathways for Talent Retention

Digital Nova Scotia and Saint Mary's University are extending an invitation to professionals working in the tech sector for a roundtable discussion on our joint research initiative, Setup for Success. As part of this ongoing research project, we recently conducted an industry survey to learn more about current onboarding practices within the tech sector and will be presenting our findings during this virtual roundtable. By joining us for this discussion, you will be helping to validate our research on the current onboarding practices in the tech sector and shaping and directing the creation of a future tool that will support the development of onboarding programs in the industry. We hope to see you there! Who should attend? Professionals currently working in the tech sector who are responsible for the hiring and/or onboarding process of new team members. Register