Events from June 23, 2021 – June 25, 2021 – Page 13 – Digital Nova Scotia – Leading Digital Industry

ISANS Annual General Meeting

Join us for our virtual AGM, Wednesday, June 23 at 3:00 pm on Zoom. We look forward to celebrating and reflecting on our many endeavours over the last year and hope you will join us. REGISTER

Software Development 101 – An Introduction to Cloud Native

What is this Cloud Native that everyone is talking about and is it right for my business? Join Arcurve's Mike Bauer, CTO and Murray Scoulding, Technology Lead for Software Development 101 to learn the basics of Cloud Native and how it can benefit your business.   REGISTER

Annual General Meeting Featuring: ‘Disrupt the Dialogue on Diversity Panel’

Join the TECHNATION’s National Board of Directors on June 23 for the Annual General Meeting (AGM), where we will discuss the ongoing success on behalf of our members. Following the AGM will be a dynamic roundtable discussion with experienced C-suite level female leaders. Grab a beverage of your choice and get updated on current TECHNATION activities from National Board Chair Kevin Peesker, President, Microsoft Canada, including financials, the appointment of new directors, and an overview of the year from Angela Mondou, President & CEO of TECHNATION. After the formal portion of the AGM, we move directly into a panel presentation of female CEOs on diversity disruption. Growth in diverse representation on boards and in C-suites at technology companies has increased worldwide in the past ten years. However, there is still a long way to go in Canada. There are sweeping disparities between men and women in representation at the highest levels and in pay, and the Canadian technology industry is no exception REGISTER

Disrupt the Dialogue on Diversity Panel

One of the social issues that have gotten renewed focus during the pandemic is around diversity. There has been a strong drive to address roadblocks that exist to the advancement of underrepresented groups to leadership positions in organizations. Growth in women’s representation on boards and in C-suites at technology companies has increased worldwide in the past 10 years, but there’s still a long way to go in Canada. There are sweeping disparities between men and women in representation at the highest levels and in pay. The Canadian technology industry is no exception. Slow growth in the advancement of women is one facet of diversity. There are ways to make disruptive change happen and certainly much to be learned from other countries. Disclosure requirements under the Canada Business Corporations Act (CBCA) is a step but still, more is needed. What can be done to kickstart meaningful change in Canadian technology companies around diversity? In public companies, should there be regulatory minimums instituted? Should executive compensation be tied to the achievement of diversity and inclusion goals? These are just some of the questions we will discuss. Join us on June 23 for a dynamic roundtable discussion with experienced C-suite level female leaders […]

Halifax Index 2021

The Halifax Index is Halifax Partnership’s comprehensive report on Halifax’s annual economic and community progress. Eagerly anticipated, the Index tracks Halifax’s vital signs across major themes: people, labour, investment and innovation, affordability and quality of place, and includes an analysis of rural Halifax and an annual report on Halifax’s Economic Growth Plan for 2016-21. This year’s Index includes insights into the economic impacts of COVID-19 and the pace of Halifax’s recovery. We look forward to having you join us. Highlights Welcome and kick-off from Mayor Mike Savage and Wendy Luther, President & CEO, Halifax Partnership Halifax Index presentation: Halifax's Economy: Pandemic, Recovery, and Beyond from Ian Munro, Chief Economist, Halifax Partnership Special guest presentation on COVID-19's Economic Impacts: World View and Halifax’s Recovery in Context, Benjamin Tal, Managing Director and Deputy Chief Economist, CIBC Focused presentations on Halifax startups from Entrevestor’s Peter Moreira, City Matters Survey from MQO Research’s Lianne Sarson, and on Halifax’s Real Estate Market from Halifax Partnership’s Jigme Choerab.   REGISTER

OHS Violence and Harassment Updates for Federally Regulated Clients

The new anti-harassment and violence regulatory regime applicable to federally regulated employers took effect on January 1, 2021. Six months in, concerns are emerging about the onerous obligations the new regime imposes on federally regulated employers, how cumbersome its processes are, and the challenges it poses to employers. Do you understand the issues the new federal regime raises? Are you knowledgeable about the employer’s obligations under it? Do you know what actions to take to manage and mitigate the challenges of the new regime? Join McInnes Cooper Labour & Employment Lawyers Jack Graham and Denis Mahoney for a virtual roundtable conversation, led by your questions, about the obligations the new federal OHS harassment and violence prevention regime, imposes on federally regulated employers, and the key actions you can take to effectively manage and mitigate the associated risks. REGISTER

Business Support Series: Effective Marketing Strategy for Service Businesses

How service businesses can move up-market and charge their true value through effective marketing strategy. One of the biggest challenges owners of service businesses face is setting themselves apart from the competition and charging profitable, value-based fees instead of just selling their time. Because when you’re competing solely on price, and pricing based on hours, it’s almost impossible to build sustainable profit in your business. A clear, consistent, and differentiated marketing strategy—focused on reinforcing a unique position in the market—can change that. It allows you to position your work apart from the commoditized competition and charge what you’re truly worth. Because you’re offering something truly unique and valuable. This webinar will show you how to create a marketing strategy that sets you apart and sets you up for success. Key takeaways from this webinar: - How to create a market position that is unique to you and your abilities and interests - How to create a marketing strategy that reinforces your market position in everything you do - How to set your service business apart from the competition and charge your true value REGISTER

Link Building Strategy Workshop

Have you been creating top-notch, SEO-optimized content...but your site is still hearing crickets? First, let’s congratulate you on all the hard work you’ve put into SEO’ing the heck out of your site! You did your research and created stellar content you know dream customers will gobble up. You optimized your images. Updated your headings. Did everything in your power to get that ‘friggin Yoast SEO light to go green. You’ve put in the work that is leagues above your competition or peers. And yet, it’s been months, maybe even a YEAR, and after everything, there’s still not much to show for it. A few trickling page views but no REAL ROI. What the heck?!? Why isn’t it working? WELL— there’s this often overlooked piece of the SEO puzzle. Even though it’s the least technical aspect (and the most fun, in my opinion), everyone forgets that... REGISTER

Ocean Connector: COVE Demo Day

On June 8th, as part of the H2O Conference, COVE hosted Demo Day, which showcased the best in ocean tech from around the world and their latest revolutionary technological advances. Join us for highlights from the day from companies such as MacArtney Underwater Technology, Deep Trekker, Sofar Ocean, Spiri Robotics, Kraken Robotics, Glas Ocean Electric, and companies participating with Stella Maris then connect with the ocean tech community afterwards for a live discussion on Wonder. On June 8th, as part of the H2O Conference, COVE hosted Demo Day, which showcased the best in ocean tech from around the world and their latest revolutionary technological advances. REGISTER

ISNS June 2021 Mixer

Join us on Topia for an ISNS game-like virtual networking social event unlike anything we've done before! What's that one inspiring or comforting thing that's getting you through lockdown? Bring it along. Topia is a more human video chat in a customized virtual world. REGISTER

Custom CSS with Andrew Comb

7:00: Zoom opens -- 7:10 Opening Remarks 7:15 Presentation: Custom CSS with Andrew Comb Details TBD 8:00 Happiness Bar -- Share your screen to get help, feedback, learn something new, or help a buddy out. Chat and get to know fellow WordPress bloggers, designers, and developers. 9:00 Finish up -- **Those who register for the event on meetup.com ZOOM link will be emailed at 4 PM ADT the day of the event** See Less REGISTER

Entrevestor Startup Data 2020 Report Launch

Entrevestor will launch its 2020 Atlantic Canada Startup Data report on June 25 at 12:00pm ADT with a virtual lunch-and-learn session hosted by Volta, via Zoom. Entrevestor’s data has become the benchmark for the Atlantic Canadian startup community in recent years. Each year, they tally up the total number of startups, and assess their employees, funding and revenue, providing a vivid picture of how the community has evolved. The highlights of the East Coast startup community in 2020 were spectacular and included: Verafin's landmark US$2.75 billion exit; CarbonCure and Sonrai Security both announcing major funding rounds; and strong hiring and revenue growth. Entrevestor will detail all the trends in their latest startup data presentation. REGISTER