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The Canadian government has announced measures to provide a lifeline to Canadian businesses and their workers to help manage the economic uncertainty caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. With the pace of information being released, and sometimes lack of details, it’s easy to lose track of how you’ll be able to use both the new or existing programs. Join members of the Grant Thornton team, JP Furey and Keith MacIntyre, to gain an understanding of the programs so you can make an informed decision on which will best benefit you and your employees.  This is the first session in the series: Session one – A comprehensive review of the Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy with examples and Q&A Session two – An overview of popular programs including Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy, Temporary Wage Subsidy, HST Tax and other deferrals, Canada Emergency Response Benefit, Supplemental Unemployment Benefit and Work sharing program. Bios JP Furey, Principal, Assurance Services As a principal for the Grant Thornton Audit and Assurance practice in Halifax, JP is responsible for providing guidance and advice to help clients overcome their business challenges, seize new opportunities and elevate their overall businesses. Specific services include accounting, assurance, tax and business advisory. With a breadth of […]

Regardless of the size and scope of your business, these are challenging times for Canadian companies. In response, the Government of Canada has established the Business Credit Availability Program (BCAP) to help Canadian businesses obtain financing during the current period of significant uncertainty. The BCAP is being administered through Export Development Canada (EDC) and the Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC), who are working closely with private sector lenders to improve access to financing for Canadian businesses in all sectors and regions. A panel of experts from EDC and BDC will provide guidelines on how you can access the financial relief and safeguards available during a special webinar, COVID‑19: Get financing and support for your business (presented in English only). Registrants will learn about: •   The assistance programs and resources available to your company through your financial institution and the federal government •   How to determine what assistance you qualify for, how to apply, and the timing you can expect •   Where to get information and who to contact Date: April 16, 2020 Time: 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm (ET) Cost: Free If you cannot attend the live session, register anyways to receive an email notification and link to view the webinar recording when it becomes available. Stay informed and learn how to mitigate the impacts of COVID‑19. Register now. Subscribe to receive […]

Description The Port of Halifax is a regional economic engine, generating 15,000 jobs and contributing over $1.97 billion in economic impact. While data and collaboration are required for everything from day-to-day operations and long-term planning, data within industry partners has remained siloed and lacking in globally adopted standards, hurting productivity and stunting innovation. That said, the shipping world is going through a period of digital transformation. Join us to hear from Andrew Black, Director Strategic Technology at the Port of Halifax. Andrew will speak to port’s commitment to data transparency through the Port Operations Centre. He will also speak to the digital transformation of the port community, the challenges of working with a wide range of partners, and how the port prepared for a world where blockchain, IoT and AI are increasingly common. *DeepSense Discovery Sessions provide students from any academic institution with an interest in data science and the ocean sector to learn more about the ocean economy, ocean data, participate in challenges presented by ocean-related companies, and explore the potential of a career in ocean data. Students (and non-students) are welcome to attend any and all DeepSense sessions. DeepSense Discovery Sessions are held Mondays at 2pm AST. Register

Details SAVE THE DATE! We’re hosting our first Virtual Halifax ReactJS Meetup on April 21, 2020. If you’re passionate about ReactJS, use it in your everyday work, or want to learn more about it then these events are for you. More details to follow but be sure to mark your calendars. If you’re interested in presenting, send us a message! We're looking forward to connecting with you all! Register

It's 2020 and everyone is telling you that you need to be on social media. But sometimes it can be overwhelming to even open the platform(s). Does that sound familiar? Social media is the new way of networking, building relationships and promoting your brand. Yet many small business owners and entrepreneurs are too scared to join the conversation – and are really missing out! This fast-paced online world can be daunting, but with the right tools and tips, anyone can become a social media pro! In this interactive workshop, you will learn how to find the right people to follow and how to have conversations with them without feeling like you're being creepy. About the presenter: Kerra AuCoin Mansfield is the brains and the face behind KA Social Media Consulting and the blog Eat, Drink & Be You. Social media comes naturally to Kerra; with a background in marketing and human resources management, she understands how authentic digital engagement benefits both customers and companies alike. Social media might come naturally to some, but it doesn’t come easily to everyone. It takes work. This is where Kerra comes in to connect small business owners and entrepreneurs with their ideal clients in real life, […]