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QT Connect Café with Matthieu Pinard

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Matthieu (Il/Lui) est un leader en TI spécialisé dans les solutions numériques et le développement agile. Au cours des 20 dernières années, il a travaillé à la TD, à Orange, à Bell, à Desjardins, et il est maintenant à la BDC depuis 3 ans. Sa motivation est de bâtir et de gérer des équipes diversifiées et performantes où les gens peuvent s'épanouir et être eux-mêmes. En plus de sa carrière en technologie, Matthieu s'est impliqué dans GRIS-Montréal, Fierté au travail Canada et divers groupes de ressources pour les employés, tous visant à améliorer la vie des gais et lesbiennes. Ses autres passions sont les voyages, la natation et, surtout, le temps passé avec ses deux enfants. REGARDEZ-VOUS POUR LE SUIVRE EN DIRECT - Ici sur cette page, sur YouTube, Facebook ou sur LinkedIn ! Matthieu (He/Him) is an IT leader specialized in digital solutions and agile development. Over the past 20 years he has worked at TD, Orange, Bell, Desjardins, and he’s now been with BDC for the past 3 years. His drive is to build and manage diversified high performing teams where people can grow and be themselves. Aside from his career in tech, Matthieu has been involved with […]

Deep-Dive Technical Workshop – Simplify Cloud Network Security on AWS

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Simplify cloud network security on AWS with Check Point AWS Immersion Day Thursday, July 7 2022 | 9am-12pm PST / 12-3pm EST Join this 3-hour deep-dive, hands-on workshop with Check Point cloud security experts. They will walk you through a step-by-step process of building a secure enterprise scalable topology protected by CloudGuard and AWS Gateway Load Balancer (GWLB). After each small configuration step, you will have the time to follow the same step on your own AWS account. In case you experience any issues, the Check Point teams will assist you during the course of the workshop. In addition, we will present you: Best practices for securing your AWS and hybrid-cloud deployments Tips and tricks to streamline your daily operations Requirements: Access to an AWS account in which you will be able to perform the deployment Some experience with configuring VPC/Subnets/Routing/EC2/LB Looking forward to welcoming you! The Check Point team

UX Salon Halifax: Designing digital products people love!

VOLTA 1800 Argyle Street #Unit 801, Halifax, NS

Summer is here at last! Time to ditch those jackets, get outside and enjoy the sun, AND join our first in-person meetup in 3 years! We are super excited to see you all again IRL soon! Join us on July 7th (Thursday) as we listen to Jamie Gerrard, a UX consultant and Haligonian, as he talks about taking a people-first approach to designing websites, mobile apps, and other digital products. Jamie's industry experience spans over 18 years and includes private and public sectors, startups, and Fortune 500 companies in the telecommunications, financial, education, government, hospitality, and travel & tourism industries. In the past, he has held several senior leadership positions, including Design Principal, Director of Product & Marketing, Director of User Experience, and Digital Strategist. Connect with him: https://www.jamiegerrard.com There will be time for some Q&A and networking. This is a FREE event thanks to our friends at Volta.

$100 Challenge Summer Camp

IGNITE Atlantic - New Glasgow 352 E River Rd, New Glasgow, Nova Scotia

About this event The Ignite $100 Challenge for youth is a four-day Summer Camp for kids aged 8-14, that runs from Monday July 11th, 2022 through Thursday July 14th, 2022. Each camper receives $100 in seed money to turn an idea into a product. Campers will be taken step by step through the process of turning their idea into reality, from concept to getting it to market. On sales day, we “go to market”, bringing the kids and their products to a central location with some fanfare to generate public interest. Any profits made the campers will keep. Camper drop-off is from 8:30-9 AM, and camper pick-up is from 3:30-4 PM! Lunch will be provided, if there are any dietary restrictions please be sure to contact the instructor ahead of the camp. Cost: FREE Location: IGNITE Yarmouth and IGNITE New Glasgow Our Sponsors: Town of Yarmouth, Town of New Glasgow, Yarmouth Chamber of Commerce, Pictou County Chamber of Commerce, Coastal Financial Credit Union, MacGregors Industrial , Michelin Disclaimer ------ By registering for this event, you agree that you will possibly be photographed and filmed by IGNITE. By registering you also hereby grant IGNITE to use any of those photos to […]

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Google Analytics 4 Workshop – Session 1

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Google Analytics 4 is Google’s next-generation measurement solution, and it's replacing Universal Analytics. On July 1, 2023, standard Universal Analytics properties will stop processing new hits. If you still rely on Universal Analytics, this webinar will help you prepare to use Google Analytics 4. After this webinar you will know: How to set up a basic GA4 implementation How to copy tracking tags from Universal Analytics to Google Analytics 4 for a seamless transition How to use the new GA4 interface and how is GA4 different from UA Digital Nova Scotia members get 10$ off their registration! Registration is limited. Note, this webinar is a two-part series taking place July 12th and July 26th. When you register you will automatically be registered for the second session.

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Canva Level 2

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You’ve dabbled, you’ve created, and you want to take it to the next level. Design in Canva with no templates! In addition to learning 3 intermediate graphic design concepts, we’ll create a social media post without a template. This is an advanced class and is best after some time in Canva. Limited to 12 participants!

Doing Business with Big Business: Celebrating Growth

Mount Saint Vincent University 166 Bedford Highway, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

11:30am-3pm Wednesday, July 13, 2022 Mount Saint Vincent University The Centre for Women in Business together with the Supplier Diversity Alliance Canada (SDAC) and our presenting sponsor Nova Scotia Business Inc. (NSBI) invite you to an afternoon of learning and networking! This event is for diverse suppliers looking to connect with corporate procurement professionals; bringing both together in informative and engaging sessions. We will offer support and education to both buyers and sellers who are interested in the community and economic benefits of inclusive social procurement practices. The event is designed to open the supply chain to all diverse business owners interested in exploring expansion beyond our provincial borders. Register now. If you are a corporation interested in supplier diversity and would like to hear more about our morning, invite-only session, contact Judith Richardson. Hosted by: Supplier Diversity Alliance Canada (SDAC) Canadian Aboriginal and Minority Supplier Council (CAMSC), Canadian Gay & Lesbian Chamber of Commerce (CGLCC), Inclusive Workplace Supply Council of Canada (IWSCC), Women Business Enterprises Canada (WBE Canada) and the Centre for Women in Business (CWB) — De 11 h 30 à 15 h Le mercredi 13 juillet 2022 Université Mount Saint Vincent Le Centre for Women in Business, […]

Content Strategy: One Size Does NOT Fit All

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About this event When organizations think about their content strategy they revert to best practices, which tell you to blog, email, have a presence on all social platforms (including having a TikTok account), podcast, have a YouTube channel, etc. We're here to tell you that this "strategy" probably isn't working for you and that there is a better way of thinking about what content you should be putting out into the world and where. Every company is different, which means your content strategy should also be different. Halifax HUG is excited to welcome Christina Bockisch (former Inbound Consultant at HubSpot) as she dives into content strategy and the differences between right and wrong, best practices and myths. So be sure to register your spot today, you won’t want to miss this! Registration Instructions: To register for this event you will either need to sign in via your HubSpot portal or sign up for a Bevy account. Speaker Christina Bockisch Christina Bockisch is a former Inbound Consultant at HubSpot. she worked with businesses to deliver strategic consulting on marketing, sales, and customer service while helping her customers become power users of HubSpot. Prior to her former position at HubSpot, Christina spent […]

Content Strategy: One Size Does NOT Fit All

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Preparing your content strategy can be overwhelming. You may feel that you need to have your company included on every social platform, create a weekly TikTok, blog, send out emails. We are here to tell you NO! Content strategy best practices are not one size fits all - join our HUG to learn more! About this event When organizations think about their content strategy they revert to best practices, which tell you to blog, email, have a presence on all social platforms (including having a TikTok account), podcast, have a YouTube channel, etc. We're here to tell you that this "strategy" probably isn't working for you and that there is a better way of thinking about what content you should be putting out into the world and where. Every company is different, which means your content strategy should also be different. Halifax HUG is excited to welcome Christina Bockisch (former Inbound Consultant at HubSpot) as she dives into content strategy and the differences between right and wrong, best practices and myths. So be sure to register your spot today, you won’t want to miss this! Registration Instructions: To register for this event you will either need to sign in via […]

Supplier Diversity Information Session – Valley Region: Discovering Opportunities for Small Businesses

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

Event Overview Supplier Diversity is growing across Canada, and it's more than just a buzzword. NSBI, in partnership with the Supplier Diversity Alliance Canada (SDAC), is hosting a morning information session to present and discuss supplier diversity procurement and the benefits of certification in relation to exporting. Supplier Diversity helps your business find opportunities, access supply chains, and make connections in a new way. Join us in the Annapolis Valley at Acadia University in Wolfville, as the leadership team from Canada's four certifying organizations for supplier diversity come together for this very special event. You'll learn how your business can access new opportunities that are exclusively available to businesses of diversity. What is a business of diversity*?  A business which is 51%+ owned, managed, and controlled by: Aboriginal and/or Indigenous Peoples Persons with Disabilities LGBT+ Veterans Visible Minorities Women One of the most promising opportunities for businesses of diversity is to explore new markets through supplier diversity or inclusive procurement. Supplier diversity reaches out to groups traditionally underrepresented in the supply chain of purchasing processes of major corporations or governments. It is a strategic business case that provides diverse businesses equal opportunities to become suppliers to major corporations across Canada, the US and Europe. […]

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Leveraging Social Media to Attract Consistent Leads in 2022

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In this webinar, we’ll dive deep into how to generate consistent leads into your business using social media in this new era of digital marketing. That means no more crossing your fingers and posting 24/7 on social hoping that your organic marketing will gain traction. We’ll cover how the digital marketing world has changed and what you need to do if you want to speed up your growth (and it’s actually much easier than what you’re doing now).

BDC Member Webinar – Financing and Capital Solutions

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Join us in July for our Member Webinar hosted by BDC – Fuel Your Tech Company’s Growth: Explore Financing & Capital Solutions with BDC. Join BDC and techNL to explore how your tech start-up or scale-up can gain access to capital to support your company growth. In addition, BDC will chat about weighing the pros and cons of debt and equity financing at different stages of company growth. After this webinar you will: Know how to find the optimal funding mix for your stage of company growth Learn about the pros and cons of debt and equity financing Learn about BDC’s full suite of financing options, tailored to support tech companies at every stage of growth Register now! Meet the Speakers Brian Whiteway Brian Whiteway has over twenty five years of experience as a tech leader with multiple technology companies. He is a private and professional tech investor, and mentor for tech companies in both the software and hardware space. He is also active on the boards of several private and publicly traded technology companies and also spent several years as a board member of TechNL. He is a graduate of Memorial University of Newfoundland and Labrador (B.Comm.), Saint Mary’s […]