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CWB: Coffee Talk

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 9-10 am Where: Online – A computer with a reliable, high-speed internet connection and a headset with a microphone is 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. REGISTER

Writing Website Content that Resonates

If your website has been on a hiatus during the pandemic, now is the time to bring it back to life and change up your content. However, the world today is very different from the one we knew, so it's important to remember: “this isn't business as usual”. Great content makes a better website, it also improves your site’s SEO rankings, which can have a very positive impact on your business. It’s important to do it right. In this webinar, Maria McGowan from Sociable Media will look at what makes great content, how to write for your audience and ways to improve your website to make a better user experience. Here’s what you’ll learn in this workshop: - How to write for a new normal: decide what content will be interesting for the reader and also reflects your brand story - Edit and proofread like a pro: transform your writing into content that is easy to read and add the details that help someone choose you over a competitor - Visuals are everything: say it with video and photos in a meaningful and emotional way - How to optimize your web pages for Search Engine Optimization (content that addresses what […]

H2O: Home to Overseas Conference & Exhibition

The Ocean Technology Council of Nova Scotia  (www.otcns.ca) in partnership with the Government of Canada, the Province of Nova Scotia and COVE (Centre for Ocean Ventures and Entrepreneurship:  http://www.coveocean.com)  is pleased to present the H2O: Home to Overseas Conference on Monday, June 7 to Wednesday, June 9, 2021 in Halifax, Nova Scotia. The Home to Overseas Conference, Industry Showcase and Exhibition, (www.h2oconference.ca) is rapidly becoming Canada’s premier event for the ocean technology sector  and is attracting significant international participation (14 countries, represented in 2019). Ocean technology being defined as an horizontal sector covering the technologies applicable to such vertical sectors as marine defence, marine energy (offshore extractive and renewable), marine environmental monitoring, marine transportation, aquaculture, fisheries and marine tourism. The H2O Conference is an ideal event to engage with Canada’s ocean technology industry. Register

The No BS Social Media Blueprint Workshop

A free-to-join 5-day program for small business owners ready to ideate, create and implement a social media strategy that allows them to show up authentically and with purpose. The next round starts Monday, June 7, 2021! Right now, you want to: Find an audience online and really connect with them. Determine your social posting priorities and focus on what’s important. Create a consistent presence so your audience knows what to expect and looks forward to hearing from you. But you’re struggling with feelings of overwhelm, uncertainty, and general confusion about where to show up and how often. It’s time to UNDERcomplicate your social media marketing strategy. I’m here to show you the strategies I’ve developed over the past decade of running a social media consultancy so you can master your marketing by showing up with authority and connecting with your audience. https://digitalnovascotia.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Anita-for-BP-1-200x300.jpegHi, I’m Anita Kirkbride, social media consultant, speaker, and CEO of Twirp Communications. I’ve spent the last 10 years creating social media campaigns for businesses that understood the power of social media but didn’t have the time or the know-how to implement the strategies for themselves. I’ve helped clients win $100,000 for their social campaigns, and I’ve grown online […]

Agile and Scrum – Is It For Us?

Business Support Series The Business Support Webinar Series will explore timely topics with  industry experts to provide key insights and answers on the best ways to succeed as a business.  Hosted by the Halifax Chamber of Commerce, this series will feature a wide range of topics on how to survive and thrive. Agile and Scrum are frequently discussed terms in organizations today. Many companies have shown great improvements in customer satisfaction and team morale when they have adopted Agile/Scrum. Join us for this webinar with Brenda Fay, President of BrenDaniel Productions Corp. who will give facts and figures on how organizations have implemented Agile/Scrum and give participants a forum for considering whether Agile/Scrum is beneficial for them. REGISTER

WATER: An Atlantic Indigenous Women’s Entrepreneurship Roundtable

Join us on World Oceans Day for an exciting conversation about how Indigenous culture & entrepreneurship is connected to the world’s water! On World Oceans Day, June 8th, at 1:00-2:15 Atlantic Time, we will bring together Indigenous women, entrepreneurs, and industry leaders to discuss the importance of water protection and how water relates to Indigenous culture & entrepreneurship. Listen to presentations from Indigenous women and Elders who work closely with the water we so heavily rely on, followed by an engaging discussion about what we can each do going forward to protect the water in the Atlantic region, and across the world. Tune in for the launch of a creative project that engages youth & young water protectors from the region! Register

Female Tech Founders, Funders and Fortifiers Breakfast Series

Celebrating women in the Atlantic Tech sector. BDC Capital’s Women in Technology Venture Fund and BDC Technology Industry team, along with the Genesis Centre, invite you to attend the virtual edition of the Female, Founders, Funders and Fortifiers event series. We look forward to seeing you there! REGISTER

Re-imagining the Digital Workplace Post-Pandemic

There is considerable discussion and planning underway on the next steps for the future of work in the Canadian tech sector as we continue to navigate the pandemic beyond the third wave. It is clear that ‘one-size does not fit all’… as corporations appear to be taking very different approaches to their back-to-work strategies and plans. What is the ability of organizations to embrace a hybrid style of work that is both in-person and significantly remote? It requires a radical rethink of the workplace as not just physical offices, devices, and collaboration tools, but a converged and personalized experience that lets individuals and teams work together effectively. Join us for this critical event as thought leaders share their vision, strategy, and tools for modern work post pandemic recovery and beyond. Register

The Future is Green – The Road to Renewable Energy

The Halifax Chamber of Commerce is hosting a discussion on Nova Scotia’s climate change goals and the impact and opportunities for local businesses. The provincial Sustainable Development Goals Act  has aggressive targets to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, promote renewable energy, improve air and water quality, and protect ecosystems. Nova Scotia has the most ambitious climate change goals in the country: reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 53% below 2005 levels by 2030 achieve net-zero emissions in Nova Scotia by 2050 Climate change impacts everyone. Businesses, government, and individuals all play a part in meeting the targets set out. The road to renewable energy is long and winding but Nova Scotia is already on track. Join us to hear from the experts striving to achieve Nova Scotia’s goals in climate change while answering: How can we ensure we use our Canadian resources in the best way moving forward? What can local businesses be doing to achieve these goals? ​What opportunities are available to assist businesses in making an impact? What local innovation is currently taking place to propel clean tech forward? REGISTER

Global Speaker Series: Jeff Ma, Microsoft for Startups

Join Jevon MacDonald, Co-Founder & CEO, Manifold (acquired by Snyk) as he sits down for a virtual chat with Jeff Ma, Vice-President, Microsoft for Startups, on June 9. Jeff Ma and Jevon MacDonald both have experience in building, scaling and exiting startups which they will draw on during this conversation. Register

Leveraging 2021 Census Data for Decision Making

Business Support Series The Business Support Webinar Series will explore timely topics with  industry experts to provide key insights and answers on the best ways to succeed as a business.  Hosted by the Halifax Chamber of Commerce, this series will feature a wide range of topics on how to survive and thrive. Join us for this Business Support Series with Patricia Griffith, Data Ambassador with Statistics Canada who will walk attendees through an overview of the 2021 Census data, what has changed, and what kinds of new data businesses will have access to so they can better support their decision-making process. REGISTER

Effective Restoration After a Cyber Attack

Join us for our next webinar on Thursday 10th of June at 11 AM ET where we will be joined by an incredible panel of industry experts to discuss "Effective Restoration After a Cyber Attack". Be the first to find out who our panellists are by signing up for June's webinar below. REGISTER