Nation Building: Charting Nova Scotia’s Role in Canada’s Economy  Charting Nova Scotia’s Role in Canada’s Economy comes at an exciting time as the new federal government lays out its plans for Canada’s economic future. For Nova Scotia, it’s a chance to attract investments, grow our economy, create new jobs, and show how the province can compete and lead on a national stage. At the Economic Engine, you’ll hear directly about these priorities, explore where Nova Scotia fits in the bigger picture, and leave with practical ideas on how to better position your business to stay ahead of the curve in Nova Scotia’s changing economy. PROGRAM The Halifax Chamber of Commerce's Setting the Stage segment delivers a sharp, data-driven snapshot of the Atlantic region’s economic landscape, highlighting the key trends, political dynamics, and social forces shaping the region today. Grounded in Narrative Research’s respected body of work, including the Atlantic Quarterly report, this segment offers evidence-based insights and a deep regional perspective to help inform and frame the discussions that follow. Margaret Chapman CAIP Narrative Research - COO & Partner Margaret is a co-owner of Narrative Research, and has worked as a consultant since 1999. She has worked with a wide […]

Tuesdays 8:00am PST/12:00noon EST/1:00pm ATL/5:00PM GMT This six-week sprint focuses on teaching participants professional graphic design skills and applying them to social media. Week 1: Intro to Social Media & Canva: You’ll learn the basic pieces of branding, Canva and the anatomy of a social media post Week 2: Post Types & Canva Templates: You’ll learn how to identify which social media post types you need and how to choose the best templates in Canva. Week 3: Brand Style & Social Media: You’ll learn how to choose the best photos for your posts. Week 4: Graphic Design Skills- Readability & Hierarchy: You’ll learn some graphic design concepts and how to apply them in your social media posts. Week 5: Graphic Design Skills- Balance, Space & Symmetry: You’ll learn some more graphic design concepts and how to apply them in your social media posts. Week 6: Social Media Organization: You’ll learn how to organize everything you’ve made in Canva and update your brand guidelines with your social media style. Best for: entrepreneurs who want to level up their social media, Canva experience is required, a solid brand foundation (aka established brand guidelines) is also highly recommended

Thursdays 8:00am PST/12:00noon EST/1:00pm ATL/5:00PM GMT This six-week sprint focuses on teaching participants professional graphic design skills and applying them to social media. Week 1: Intro to Collateral & Canva: You’ll learn the basic process to making collateral and get an intro to Canva. Week 2: Graphic Design Skills- Readability & Hierarchy: You’ll learn some graphic design concepts and how to apply them in your designs. Week 3: Make a business card: You’ll learn how to make a business card. Week 4: Make a product label/sticker: You’ll learn how to make a product label. Week 5: Make a tri-fold brochure: You’ll learn how to make a tri-fold brochure. Week 6: Print Production & open making time: During this session you can work on any piece of collateral that you want. You’ll also learn what questions to ask a printer for the best success. Best for: entrepreneurs who want to learn how to make ‘stuff’, Canva experience is required, a solid brand foundation (aka established brand guidelines) is also highly recommended