Events

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

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 […]

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

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

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

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

The Perspective of a Core Not-For-Profit Organization Join us for a Business Support Series on planning strategically in the time of COVID-19 where we'll take a look at the COVID-19 experience of Alliance Française Halifax, a small non-profit language and cultural centre, as it struggled to manage the initial impacts of the pandemic and rallied to reposition itself in the 'new normal'. Alliance Française Halifax boldly decided to keep its entire staff at the full salary when the crisis hit in March 2020. Entirely auto-financed, the total shutdown was not an option. The presentation will look at lessons learned during the emergency response period through to the concerted strategic planning effort currently underway. These lessons are applicable to any small-to-medium non-profit organization. Crisis and opportunity are two sides of the same coin. Three takeaways from this webinar: - The case for planning in non-profit associations (contingency "Staying alive" & strategic "getting ahead of the curve") - The Board-Operations symbiosis - Finding the silver lining in the COVID-19 crisis How does this topic help support the business community? Nova Scotia's non-profit sector is a major economic contributor ($1.7B to GDP annually; 20,000+ people employed; 74M volunteer hours.) Communities throughout NS rely […]