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Dementia Friendly Ambassador: Community and Service Based Organizations

Online

Through the help of the Nova Scotia Age Friendly Communities Program, Person Centred Universe, in partnership with The Halifax Chamber of Commerce we are proud to announce the second installment of the Dementia Friendly Business Ambassador program. This was made possible through the participation and feedback of businesses and ambassadors in the Halifax area with our pilot project. We have now been able to take that information and have created three streamlined half-day courses to better suit the needs of organizations looking to better serve individuals who are living with dementia. Participants will have an opportunity to choose between our three streams: Dementia Friendly Ambassador: Community and Service Based Organizations, Dementia Friendly Ambassador: Hospitality, and Dementia Friendly Ambassador: Retail; to choose the offering that best suits their organizational needs. If applicable, participants are welcome to participate in any or all streams if they so choose. In these half-day sessions, ambassadors will have the opportunity to explore topics such as: providing dementia-friendly service, creating supportive environments and atmospheres, and general knowledge on dementia and best practices for their sector; which build off of the fundamentals acquired within the pilot program. The interactive nature of these online sessions will allow participants to […]

tech{LAB} Squid Dissection with SuperNOVA

Topic: Virtual Squid Dissection! Explore the anatomy of an underwater animal in this virtual dissection led by a SuperNOVA instructor! You will follow along as SuperNOVA staff get hands-on with a real squid dissection. You will learn how to identify the external parts of a squid, and be guided through a careful dissection and identification of internal anatomy! By the end of this interesting event, you will know squids, both inside and out! What is tech{LAB}? tech{LAB} is a FREE workshop that allows participants to get hands-on with new technology! These workshops are for anyone ages 8 and up who have an interest in technology, prototyping, or electronics. Bring a laptop if you have one! These workshops are run on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month, from 3 PM-4 PM. What Happens at tech{LAB}? Spend the first half-hour of each workshop going over the technical information on the topic. Take what you’ve just learned and apply it! Whether it’s designing a 3D print, working in groups to develop circuits for a Micro-Bit, or creating digital graphics! REGISTER

2021 Annual General Meeting

The Board of Directors and the staff of Digital Nova Scotia are pleased to invite you to our 2021 Annual General Meeting. We will celebrate some of our successes from the past year, and elect our new Board Directors. This year’s AGM will be conducted online through Zoom. All are welcome to attend, and we look forward to joining us! REGISTER

CWB: Coffee Talk

Online

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.

Canadian Defence Security and Aerospace Exhibition Atlantic

DEFSEC Atlantic, presented by the Atlantic Canada Aerospace & Defence Association, is a major networking opportunity for the Aerospace, Defence and Security industries - the second largest of its kind in Canada. Focused on showcasing Atlantic Canadian opportunities, the show's worldwide reach creates partnership potential for all attendees. Incorporating elements of both a trade show and a defence procurement conference, it provides access to "the right people" in an engaging and professional setting. All attendees have opportunities, through our B2B/B2G program, social events & communications tools, to interact with all levels of defence, industry and government participants. REGISTER

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Business Intelligence for Owners & Managers Series – Compare results across time and categories

Online

Managing and maintaining accurate and up-to date reports is critical to the success of every organization. This three-part webinar series will cover what you as an owner or manager can do with reports and how you can strategically use reports to look for answers to your questions. This webinar series will also demonstrate how easily you can move through interactive reports to quickly find areas of interest with the click of a mouse. After attending this webinar series, you will know how to: - Gain instant access and update key performance indicators (KPIs). Forecast versus actual is no longer an issue: granularity of the data is easily managed (e.g., a monthly forecast versus daily actuals), as is comparing year to date with last year. Filtering a report to focus on areas of interest is a game-changer. Updating reports, even when multiple data sources are used, is simple and quick. - Use geographic maps that can zoom from a single postal code to multiple continents and everything in between and provide better visualizations of results. Add a graph to categorize your results and add the ability to “hover” over a segment for details that adds clarity to the picture. Filter data […]

Making an Impression: How to Stand Out in a Digital Age

Online

Work, recruitment and even networking are being done remotely — how can you stand out in a digital crowd? About this event Whether you are applying for jobs, expanding your network or looking to establish a larger online presence, making lasting impressions online is now more important than ever. We have seen a shift to online work, hiring and networking, making online presence key for success in the digital age. This Q&A will be an opportunity to enhance your digital personal brand and get tips to help you stand out and leave a lasting impression online. This event is presented by ShiftKey Labs and Fusion Halifax. Speakers Hailey Coleman Hailey is an entrepreneur and Co-Owner of the Cottage Cafe with years of experience in corporate recruitment. Before opening her business, she served as the Branch Manager with Manpower Halifax – a recruiting firm primarily sourcing for the admin, customer service and industrials sectors. As the youngest Branch Manager within the organization, Hailey is a results-driven professional with a strong knowledge of the Halifax job market. Hailey brings with her a Bachelor of Business Management degree, as well as the highest off the desk perm billings for Canada in 2019 during […]

Atlantic Food Automation Series – Seafood & Aquaculture Workshop

IGNITE Southern Office 208 Main street, Yarmouth, Nova Scotia, Canada

Join us on October 6th and 7th for IGNITE's first Food Automation Workshop event and learn about automation in Seafood & Aquaculture! About this event On October 6th and 7th, IGNITE will host the first Atlantic Food Automation Workshop event to learn more about the Seafood & Aquaculture industry. Throughout Fall 2021, IGNITE will host the Atlantic Food Automation Program across the pan-atlantic provinces. Each of these workshops will focus on a different food industry, highlighting the automation and digital advancements that are available in Atlantic Canada. Attending this event will give you access to automation firms and digital experts that can help grow your business and reduce the strain of labour shortages. Join us as we learn more about the products and services on the market, hear from organizations about their funding programs and tour automated facilities. This two-day event will consist of virtual and in-person elements, due to COVID-19 restrictions this event will only allow 25 attendees in-person. (Masks will be mandatory at all in-person events.) Location: This event will be held at IGNITE in Yarmouth, Nova Scotia. Lunch will be provided for in-person attendees. Please email kiah-jade@igniteatlantic.com if you have any dietary requirements or allergies. Day 1 is our […]

tech{LAB} Robotics

Topic: Robotics Demo with Enginuity Inc. During this virtual tour, you will be able to see the amazing talent that exists right here in Nova Scotia! Enginuity is an engineering firm located in Spryfield, Nova Scotia and has worked on many exciting projects, including engineering, product design, automation, and robotics! What is tech{LAB}? tech{LAB} is a FREE workshop that allows participants to get hands-on with new technology! These workshops are for anyone ages 8 and up who have an interest in technology, prototyping, or electronics. Bring a laptop if you have one! These workshops are run on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month, from 3 PM-4 PM. What Happens at tech{LAB}? Spend the first half-hour of each workshop going over the technical information on the topic. Take what you’ve just learned and apply it! Whether it’s designing a 3D print, working in groups to develop circuits for a Micro-Bit, or creating digital graphics! REGISTER

ISNS – Annual General Meeting

Interactive Nova Scotia is pleased to present this year's AGM virtually. Over the last year we've been busy hosting events, talking with industry members, and advocating on behalf of our members! We'd like to invite you to our 2021 Annual General Meeting to learn more about our work, our mandate, and our vision for the future. We will also be announcing our new board members during this meeting. If you would like to apply or nominate someone, you can find the form here; https://bit.ly/ISNS-Nominate

Leap into the Hybrid Workplace

Online

For many employees, a strictly work from home or in-office expectation has proven outdated. The Hybrid Workplace – seems fitting for our current reality. Working wherever and whenever they are most productive can boost your team’s performance exponentially, so long as they are well equipped. Join us for an exciting discussion on the new hybrid workplace and how you can keep the connection with your team alive. We’ll hone in on 4 key topics that will help companies and employees foster an engaged and connected team. Listening, Experience, Accessibility and Productivity. Featuring Guest Speakers: Greg Masniuk, National Sales Director, Ignite Collaboration Lesek Demont, Sales Executive, Ignite Collaboration Vanessa Hennigan, Founder & CEO Momentum HR

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TalkingTech – Hiring Strategies

Online

Join Digital Nova Scotia and speakers from Introhive, Jonas Software, and Wattpad for a virtual networking event. We’ll kick things off by discussing effective hiring strategies, remote working best practices, hiring strategies with a focus on diversity and inclusion, and standing out as an employer. This will be a great opportunity to meet, catch up and socialize with folks within the tech community. Whether you're working in tech, interested in tech, or studying tech, this event will be a great chance to interact with like-minded individuals. We hope to see you there!