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INNOVATE: a CWB signature event – Featuring the Digital Diversity Awards

Online

Join us for our annual CWB Signature Event INNOVATE on Thursday, October 21 from 3:15 - 5pm Atlantic time! Supported by Digital Nova Scotia and the Women Entrepreneurship Knowledge Hub, this event is a celebration of innovation and diversity. This free, online offering features insights from our guest speakers about Unravelling Innovation, the Digital Diversity Awards, and breakout sessions with our speakers, partners and award winners for an excellent opportunity to network and learn. Dr. Wendy Cukier, Founder, Diversity Institute; Professor, Ted Rogers School of Management will open the event and set the stage for Unravelling Innovation a conversation with Dr. Dawn Jutla, Scotiabank Chair of Technology Entrepreneurship and Innovation at the Sobey School of Business, and co-CEO of Peer Ledger Inc and Shelley Simpson, CEO, Prism Lighting Group™.

Excellence in Business Awards

Annually, the Cape Breton Regional Chamber of Commerce celebrates and honours local businesses and business leaders who have demonstrated outstanding business excellence. We recognize achievement with 12 Excellence in Business Awards and 5 People’s Choice Awards. Inductees are nominated within the community and selected by a judging committee comprised of 10 members from local business organizations through the CBRM. REGISTER

Small Business Big Growth Summit

The Halifax Marriott Harbourfront 1919 Upper Water Street, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

Identify Challenges | Enhance Your Strategy | Build a Network We are pleased to announce our inaugural Small Business Big Growth Summit taking place on Friday October 22nd. Bringing connection, information, and inspiration to the Halifax business community. This year's Small Business Big Growth Summit will focus on developing and strengthening your business strategy. Participants will learn from the best of the best, with industry experts in brand development, risk reduction, talent acquisition, diversity and inclusion, leveraging global markets, and securing capital. This conference is structured so that as a small business owner, you can build a tangible plan to strengthen your business and achieve your goals with the help of industry experts. Let's ensure we are strategically aligned for growth in the coming months and equipped with the knowledge and tools needed to prepare for the - dare we say - "new normal".

GameDev Atlantic 2021

A day long conference, celebrating and fostering the growth of the game development industry in Atlantic Canada. First of its kind in Nova Scotia, GameDev Atlantic is a game development conference designed to grow the industry in Atlantic Canada. This conference will feature speaking sessions on a variety of topics. GDA also offers the opportunity for networking, funding, and mentorship. Studios of all sizes, as well as keen students or individuals, are encouraged to attend. In 2021 this event will take place virtually, presenting to a much wider audience but still keeping the focus on the Atlantic development scene. If you are a student of game development you may be eligible for free tickets! Please fill out this form to see if you apply. 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.

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Using (and Improving) Lead Nurture Campaigns

Online

A key component of a successful business is nurturing leads and building relationships. Creating and sharing valuable content for prospects at various stages of their buying journey is a way to connect with people and help them build trust in your brand as they make buying decisions. During this webinar you will learn; The stages of the buying process and planning content for those What is Lead Scoring and why is it important? Developing automated, behaviour-based campaigns About Leslie Flemming, Senior Director of Marketing at CloudKettle With a background in digital marketing, Leslie brings over 10 years of experience to her role. Her previous clients have ranged from large private enterprises and government organizations to non-profits, giving her a wide range and depth of knowledge in the B2B space. Leslie also holds a J.D. from Dalhousie University, and a Masters of International Business Law from Vrije University in Amsterdam.

Atlantic Food Automation Series – Fruit Harvesting & Processing Workshop

Acadia University 15 University Ave, Wolfville, Nova Scotia, Canada

On October 27th and 28th, IGNITE will host an Atlantic Food Automation Workshop event to learn more about the Fruit Harvesting & Processing industry. Throughout the Fall of 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.)

Attracting and Retaining Top Tier Talent at Financial Firms – CHAMBER WEBINAR

Online

The recovery from COVID-19 shutdowns has revealed labor scarcity in many sectors, with the financial market being no exception. Attracting and retaining the best talent in today’s market has become difficult, especially at the junior level. This has become apparent in a large increase in starting salaries and signing bonuses. Labor scarcity also creates problems up the corporate chain as experience becomes less valued by companies. Please join us for a discussion on the challenges facing financial firms in hiring and retaining talent and how to attract the best talent in today’s market. MODERATOR: Matthew Midson, CEO, North America, CPQi, Inc. SPEAKERS: Grayson Blair, Managing Director, Summus Group. Maryanne Morrow, Founder & CEO, 9th Gear Technologies. REGISTRATION INFORMATION: Members: Free of Charge Non-Members: $15

Data Privacy and Compliance – Championing Security in your Organization

Online

Are you ready to make data privacy and security a priority in your organization? Then join this live Platform Power Hour session with Salesforce Practice Lead Prag Ravichandran Kamalaveni and Trailblazer Host (and Golden Hoodie recipient!) Farah Sherif as they discuss the importance of data privacy and how industry leaders are putting processes in place to safeguard information. They will cover how to take care of the sensitive field details captured in Salesforce and how to work towards building a robust solution to keep data security as a top priority in your own organization. A special Salesforce guest will join to provide a live demo and help answer your burning questions!

WTWT Fireside Chat with Jill Hennigar of Dash Hudson

VOLTA 1800 Argyle Street #Unit 801, Halifax, NS

Join Dash Hudson's new Vice President of Operations, Jill Hennigar, and Volta's CEO, Martha Casey, on Thursday, October 28 at 4pm for a discussion on the importance of communications in your startup. Communication within a company is important, especially as it pertains to organizational changes and shifts, such as new employee arrivals, policies, goals and achievements. The session will focus on effective communication within your company, which may include discussion topics such as: Coaching for success and feedback delivery Leading workplace change How you can build trust and develop authentic relationships In this session, you will hear from these amazing women, have the opportunity to ask questions and connect with the WTWT community over light refreshments.

Let’s Get Personal: How Can Brand Identity Impact Your Website?

Online

Details *******Zoom link will be emailed out at 4pm Atlantic. If you signed up after that, DM Alison Knott for the link!******** -- 7:00: Zoom opens -- -- 7:10 Opening Remarks -- -- 7:15 Presentation: Let's Get Personal: How Can Brand Identity Impact Your Website? with Cassey Deveau Cassey Deveau is a Senior Digital Strategist from Halifax, Nova Scotia. While she specializes in paid media, her passion lies in integrated marketing, bringing together strategies that incorporate web, social, email, media, and offline tactics that follow the customer journey while staying true to the brand. She currently works full time at a media agency but spends a lot of her free time consulting on web projects to help small businesses improve their website's user experience, and find ways to let their unique brand shine through their online presence. -- 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*

Texas Technology Opportunities in the Defense & Security Industries

Online

Join the Consulate General of Canada in Dallas for a conversation about the Texas tech industry and how to navigate defense and security opportunities with the DoD and other state and federal departments in Texas. You will hear from Marcos Cervantes, Vice President, Operations of Capital Factory, Texas' center of gravity for entrepreneurs who will discuss how Canadian companies can best navigate Texas' defense and security ecosystem. Topics of discussion and format will include: Welcoming Remarks: Duane Robson, Senior Trade Commissioner and Andre Galuban, Trade Commissioner, Canadian Consulate in Dallas Texas Tech, Defense and Security Industry Overview: Marcos Cervantes, Vice President, Operations, Capital Factory Q&A and Closing Remarks