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IGNITING Women in Business Speaker Series

Join us for an opportunity to learn and network with other rural female entrepreneurs! IGNITING Women in Business has a goal to provide rural women entrepreneurs an opportunity to connect, learn and build their network. Through this speaker series we hope to connect, inspire and empower diverse rural women in business across Nova Scotia! Date: March 7, 2024 Time: 6pm – 8pm Location: IGNITE Southern | 208 Main Street, Yarmouth, NS B5A 1E1 This is the second of our four-part speaker series where we will have the pleasure of hearing from two Yarmouth based entrepreneurs including Chef Pamela Leonforde, Founder at Café Caye Mangé and Agamani (Mani) Chakrabarty, Founder at ASBB Consulting on their entrepreneurial journeys! About Café Caye Mangé Café Caye Mangé is a plant-based cafe based in Yarmouth, NS that offers Saint Lucia’s rich and diversified creole cuisine with a plant-based twist. Pamela is a certified plant-based nutirionist and vegan chef with extensive experience and passion for bringing healthy and sustainable food options to her community. About ASBB Consulting ASBB Consulting is an economic advisory firm based in Yarmouth, NS specializing in providing research and economic advisory services to rural and remote communities to promote sustainable and diversified […]

International Women’s Day Networking Event

Workspace Bayers Lake 145 Hobsons Lake Drive, Halifax, Nova Scotia

Come celebrate International Women's Day with us at our in-person networking event, where inspiring women connect and empower each other! Date and time Friday, March 8 · 3 - 5pm AST Location Workspace Bayers Lake 168 Hobsons Lake Drive #Suite 301 Halifax, NS B3S 0G4 About this event 2 hours Mobile eTicket Date: Friday March. 8th, 2024 Time: 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM Location: Workspace Bayers Lake - 168 Hobsons Lake Dr. Suite 301 Halifax What to Expect: Women Business leaders panel (Q&A) Meet & mingle with likeminded individuals Forge valuable connections and expand your network through open networking opportunities Door Prizes!!! 🎁🎁🎁 Registration is absolutely FREE Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity to network and thrive! Mark your calendars and see you there! 🗓️ For more information, feel free to reach out to us via email at dalene@bnimaritimes.com

FREE TRAINING: Website Design

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The Halifax Chamber of Commerce is working hard to provide our members with resources, information and value. We are pleased to offer a round of FREE online training programs to help grow your business in collaboration with the Department of Labour, Skills, and Immigration. This program is offered to businesses, managers, and employees at zero cost as a benefit of your membership. TRAINING OVERVIEW: Website Design training is a 10 week program that will start on, Tuesday, January 23, 2024 and take place once per week every TUESDAY from 9:00 am - 1:00 pm. These training sessions are in high demand with our members. Please consider your schedule beforehand and only register if you are 100% committed to fully participating in this training. This is a 40 hour course and you will be required to participate in 80% of the sessions in order to receive the certificate Preference will be given to members. Future members interested in joining, please contact Jenn Kurmey, Membership Sales Manager: jenn@halifaxchamber.com There are only 12 spaces available for this session, if the session is full, please add yourself to the waitlist, you will be contacted only if a spot opens up. We are limiting this training to 1 employee representative per membership in order to allow more members the […]

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Removing Admin Rights Without Impacting Work Productivity

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Join this webinar to learn how organizations are removing admin rights fast to achieve true least privilege on all desktops and servers while maintaining end user productivity and reducing the burden on the service desk. In this session, hear from BeyondTrust's Lead Solutions Engineer, Peter Boyes, and Account Executive, Matt Cole, as they discuss and demonstrate how Endpoint Privilege Management can help you and your organization to: Key Takeaways Quickly and efficiently remove admin privileges while maintaining end user productivity Reduce service desk workload and cost Protect trusted applications like Microsoft Office, scripts or browsers from attacks   Meet your presenter.. Peter Boyes has more than 20 years’ experience as an IT Leader, Solutions Architect, and Solutions Engineering leader in a variety of organizations across North America. In his current role, he leads the Solutions Engineering team in Canada, focusing on helping Canadian organizations protect themselves against modern cyber threats. In his free time, Peter enjoys exploring the outdoors, off-roading with his family in Western Canada.

Women in Tech Career Lab

Empower and celebrate women in tech! March 13-14, 2024 This March 13 & 14, we’re bringing together voices of our esteemed women experts from across CGI in Canada for an enlightening exchange of ideas and experiences!   These accomplished women leaders are set to share their wealth of knowledge, experiences, and insights, covering a range of pivotal topics from personal branding to the latest  tech innovation.At CGI, we're deeply committed to fostering a culture of continuous learning. We can't wait for you to join us and add to the richness of this experience. Let's make this event a milestone in our journey towards empowerment and career fulfillment. Don’t miss out on this great opportunity, register today!   March 13 Building & elevating your personal brand 11:30am – 12:30pm EST How women can take their place in tech 12:30pm – 1:30pm EST Impactful allyship: navigating & empowering change together 1:30pm – 2:30pm EST Seizing opportunities: mapping your career success 2:30pm – 3:30pm EST March 14 The power of mentorship & sponsorship 11:30am – 12:30pm EST Leading women in AI 12:30pm – 1:30pm EST How to ROCK your job application 1:30pm – 2:30pm EST Building networking wealth 2:30pm – 3:30pm EST Our speakers […]

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Expert Series — Strategic Planning: Seeing the Forest for the Trees

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Strategic planning is a critical, but often flawed process for many companies – especially those in high-growth mode. This workshop will dissect some common pitfalls that leaders make during their strategic planning process and how to avoid them. We’ll take a kaleidoscope view of varying stakeholder perspectives on the strategic planning process and examine techniques and considerations for how to encompass those perspectives to maximize the effectiveness and buy-in of your strategic plan. In this workshop, you'll learn: Become aware of common pitfalls to avoid in the strategic planning process; How to take a multi-stakeholder approach to strategic planning to ensure success and buy-in and; Communication strategies to support organizational understanding and adoption of your strategic plan. Meet your facilitator: Mary Jane (MJ) Leslie, Founder & Principal Consultant, Chapter 3 Ltd.  MJ is the owner of Chapter 3 Ltd., a consulting company that specializes in helping start-up companies and small businesses overcome obstacles and achieve growth objectives. With a background in communications and a career spent building start-up companies, MJ works with clients to identify gaps and improve business operations within marketing, client care, sales operations, and communications.

WORKSHOP: Make Your Business More Sellable

Halifax Chamber of Commerce Building 32 Akerley Blvd, Dartmouth NS B3B 1N1 Halifax Chamber of Commerce Building 32 Akerley Blvd, Dartmouth NS, Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, Canada

Make Your Business More Sellable Workshop is a full day training session. Please only register if you are 100% committed to fully participating in this training. This training is for members only. Future members interested in joining the Halifax Chamber of Commerce, please contact Jenn Kurmey at: jenn@halifaxchamber.com There are only 20 spaces available for this session – if the session is full, please add yourself to the waitlist, you will be contacted only if a spot opens up. The Make Your Business More Sellable Workshop is an interactive, sleeves-rolled-up session, dedicated to getting you back on track to gaining the freedom you deserve as a business owner while building out your end game that maximizes your price.  (And they aren’t mutually exclusive!) You'll learn: How to recognize when you've fallen into The Owner's Trap and the steps to take to pull yourself out; The three attributes of a scalable business model; The eight factors that drive the value of your business; The one kind of revenue that can triple the value of your business; The six forms of sustainable recurring revenue; The two essential elements of your marketing plan you need in order to avoid commoditization and costly price wars; The one question you need to […]

FREE TRAINING: Website Design

Online

The Halifax Chamber of Commerce is working hard to provide our members with resources, information and value. We are pleased to offer a round of FREE online training programs to help grow your business in collaboration with the Department of Labour, Skills, and Immigration. This program is offered to businesses, managers, and employees at zero cost as a benefit of your membership. TRAINING OVERVIEW: Website Design training is a 10 week program that will start on, Tuesday, January 23, 2024 and take place once per week every TUESDAY from 9:00 am - 1:00 pm. These training sessions are in high demand with our members. Please consider your schedule beforehand and only register if you are 100% committed to fully participating in this training. This is a 40 hour course and you will be required to participate in 80% of the sessions in order to receive the certificate Preference will be given to members. Future members interested in joining, please contact Jenn Kurmey, Membership Sales Manager: jenn@halifaxchamber.com There are only 12 spaces available for this session, if the session is full, please add yourself to the waitlist, you will be contacted only if a spot opens up. We are limiting this training to 1 employee representative per membership in order to allow more members the […]

Quick Start Guide to Digital Accessibility for Nova Scotia Businesses Launch

Nova Scotia businesses use digital materials and media, such as websites, PDF documents, videos, etc., so their customers and the public, can get information, ask questions, and purchase goods and services. Making this space more accessible for people with different disabilities is crucial. In this lunch, Lisa Snider from Access Changes Everything Inc. will present survey results from the recent Nova Scotia Business Online Accessibility Survey. In this survey, Nova Scotians with disabilities, and those who support us, shared their lived experiences, when accessing Nova Scotia business related digital media and materials, such as websites, PDF documents, videos, etc. These ‘first voice’ results were used to help form the free Quick Start Guide to Digital Accessibility for Nova Scotia Businesses. At this Power Lunch, the tips in this Quick Start Guide will be presented. Thank you to the Nova Scotia government for funding this project through the Business ACCESS-Ability grant. What you can expect to learn: The current digital accessibility landscape in Nova Scotia, as shared by Nova Scotians with disabilities, and those who support us. Where to download the free Quick Start Guide to Digital Accessibility. Tips from the Guide, based on the survey results, that will help you start to make your […]

Podcasting Power: The Why’s and How’s of Podcasting for Your Business

Date: March 20 Time: 11:30 am - 01:00 pm Organizer IGNITE Atlantic Venue IGNITE Yarmouth 208 Main Street Yarmouth 🎙️ Join us Wednesday March 20th from 11:30 am to 1:00 pm for an exploration into the world of podcasting with Wade Cleveland, the charismatic host of IGNITED the Podcast! Designed for entrepreneurs and small businesses, this event is your gateway to unlocking the secrets of leveraging podcasts for business success. Wade Cleveland will unravel the power of podcasting, sharing valuable insights on what you need to know about integrating this dynamic medium into your business strategy. From the basics to advanced tips and tricks, Wade will guide you through the transformative potential of podcasts, providing a roadmap for elevating your brand and connecting with your audience in a meaningful way. Admission is free, and a light lunch will be provided. Don’t miss out on this unique opportunity to ignite your business through the art of podcasting! Secure your spot now.

March Break Escape Social

1800 Argyle Street #Unit 801 Halifax, NS B3J 3N8 1800 Argyle Street #Unit 801, Halifax, NS, Canada

When: Wednesday, March 20, 2024 from 3:00pm - 5:00pm Where: Volta, 1800 Argyle Street, Suite 801, Halifax, NS, B3J 3N8 Description: Couldn't get away during March break or just looking to beat the winter blues? Put on your best hawaiian shirt and come embrace the vibrancy of the Caribbean at our upcoming social. Indulge in delicious caribbean snacks from Brawta or seas the day at our candy bucket bar Be sure to register to save your spot and come have a ball at Volta. We look forward to seeing you there!

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Third Wednesday

Atlantica Hotel Halifax 1980 Robie St, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

March on down to the Cannery at the Atlantica Hotel for some tech/media/marketing fun with Digital Nova Scotia & friends. If you’re not away on break then we hope to see you after work on Wednesday, March 20, 2023 for Halifax’s longest-running tech meetup - all welcome! PS: If you’re feeling ill in any way then please DO NOT COME – we’ll be back next month!