Come celebrate the holidays with fellow ISNS members! Enjoy a free complimentary drink and snacks courtesy of ISNS. Note that this event is open to members only--please indicate your studio name when ordering your ticket. Proof of vaccination, as well as government-issued photo ID, is also required to attend this event.
Remote work has become a regular part of the way we do business. As companies continue to grow their presence with teams across the country, or even the globe, there are considerations that should be top of mind when helping to ensure the success of remote employees. After this webinar, you will feel confident; Planning before employees start Knowing what the first week should look like Setting them up for continued success About the Presenters Leslie Flemming, Senior Director, Marketing at CloudKettle With a background in digital marketing, Leslie brings over 10 years of experience to her role. Her previous clients have ranged from large private enterprises and government organizations to non-profits, giving her a wide range and depth of knowledge in the B2B space. Leslie also holds a J.D. from Dalhousie University, and a Masters of International Business Law from Vrije University in Amsterdam. Lisa Muise, Manager of HR at CloudKettle An experienced professional in Human Resources and Office Administration, after over 20 years at FedEx, Lisa joined CloudKettle in 2018 and has helped grow the company to over 30 people. With a Bachelor of Office Administration, Certificate in Managing Human Resources, and Salesforce Administrator Certification, Lisa’s unique combination […]
Environmental sustainability is increasingly important for business viability. This is being driven by a combination of government policies to address climate change, supply chain requirements and investor, customer and employee preferences. Atlantic Canadian businesses need to understand the role that clean technology adoption can play in ensuring the sustainability and competitiveness of their business. This session will feature a panel of speakers, including some businesses that have adopted clean technology. They’ll share what technology they adopted, their motivations for adopting, the benefits of adopting, and lessons learned. APEC’s Fred Bergman will discuss why clean technology is important and some of the statistics on adoption. Lynn Adams, Director of Energy and Environment Policy, ACOA will discuss government supports for clean technology adoption. There will be a short Q&A period following the presentations. This event is free, but registration is required.
Power Lunch is back, and going virtual! You’re invited to join us as we serve up our Power Lunch featuring workshops from selected members to deliver expertise you can use to grow your business. Our Power Lunch leaders will walk you through information on a range of business topics, offer key takeaways, and answer your questions. Power Lunch will be held once monthly from October 2021 through March 2022, from 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m, delivered virtually. As this year’s sessions are free for participants, we ask that you keep your registration to no more than two sessions, to allow for a larger diversity of attendees. About this Webinar Is business stressing you out? Are you struggling with keeping yourself feeling healthy and happy and staying consistent with your positive self-care practice? “Champion Yourself to Wellness” will provide you with evidence-based information that will empower you to make small yet impactful changes in your life that will improve your health and well-being for years to come. In this session you will: Identify signs of stress on your body and mindset Identify intentional disengagement Practice 7 practical tips for destressing
Topic: Sensors Sensors are in technology around us, but do you know what they do? Join us to hear from industry experts about how we use sensors and the data they collect to work on new technologies! tech{LAB} is a program that allows anyone ages 8 and up to get hands-on with new technology! What is tech{LAB}? tech{LAB} is a FREE workshop that allows participants to get hands-on with new technology! These workshops are for anyone ages 8 and up who have an interest in technology, prototyping, or electronics. Bring a laptop if you have one! These workshops are run on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month, from 3 PM-4 PM. What Happens at tech{LAB}? Spend the first half-hour of each workshop going over the technical information on the topic. Take what you’ve just learned and apply it! Whether it’s designing a 3D print, working in groups to develop circuits for a Micro-Bit, or creating digital graphics! REGISTER
Many avenues of government support exist for Black entrepreneurs in Canada, but navigating these programs can be challenging. This session will provide you with a roadmap to success by introducing key programs and funding opportunities that can help grow your business. With presenters from the Business Development Bank of Canada, Export Development Canada, and the Trade Commissioner Service, this session is ideal for growth-oriented businesses and entrepreneurs interested in new market opportunities. This session will take place on Zoom and is available in French. Please advise if you require access to a French session when registering. Featured presenters: Abi Tairu, Trade Commissioner, Trade Commissioner Service Dave D'Oyen, National Lead, Black Exporters, Export Development Canada Chelsea Prescod, Regional Manager, Client Diversity, Business Development Bank of Canada Moderated by Otni Chinenere, Entrepreneurial Engagement Manager, BBI.
Construction Management Software has come a long way since the days of printed letterheads and excel templates to generate documents. With so many documents created over the course of a project, it can be a tedious process to manage and customize forms to the unique specifications of your customers and vendors. With our user-friendly form designer, you can create multiple templates for your job documents, saving you the time and effort to personalize your forms and standardize your processes. Join us on Thursday, December 16th, at 12 PM EST, to discover how easy it is to design and customize your own templates with Jonas Forms. What will be covered: An overview of navigating and using Jonas Forms Creating and editing templates Connecting your templates in Jonas
Being self-employed doesn't mean that you need to miss out on an annual holiday party! (We even have Secret Santa too). Being self-employed doesn't mean that you need to miss out on an annual holiday party right before the holiday break—including gathering with like-minded business owners for a good meal, plenty of holiday cheer and secret Santa exchanges! Join Kerra from KA Social Media for the 7th Annual Holiday Lunch for the Self-Employed After last year's virtual event, we're so pleased to be able to get back to seeing you all in person for one of the best networking events of the year! Bring yourself, your business cards, and your cheeriest holiday attire to enjoy a meal at The Wooden Monkey with fellow local business owners. Your ticket includes a meal and a non alcoholic drink from the set menu and a sweet treat from KA Social Media to enjoy on the way home. Make sure to bring a business card for a chance to win your own Social Media Content Planner by KA Social Media! Want to participate in this year’s Secret Santa? Please bring a $10-$15 unisex wrapped gift. The event will be taking place in the private […]
The session will be facilitated by Dr. Leeno Karumanchery, Co-Founder and Head of Behavioural Sciences MESH Diversity. Leeno has over 28 years of experience and is world-renowned for his expertise in the fields of Emotional Intelligence and Diversity. A Tedtalk presented by Dr. Karumanchery is available below. The sessions will take place on Zoom and is available in French. Please advise if you require access to a French session when registering. The links will be made available to attendees on registration. Objectives The project’s specific objectives are to: Improve representation of Black Canadians within the banking sector; Improve understanding among banking sector stakeholders of industry-specific barriers and the inclusion of effective human resources practices to address them; and Develop new inclusion tools, such as the Inclusive Visioning Process road map, tailored to industry specific needs. As this is a national event, a series of events have been arranged with multiple sessions to accommodate as much of the banking sector as possible. Round Table This session will offer the opportunity for dialogue around how DEI challenges are presently viewed, addressed and if/how they actually move the dial in our equity efforts. Utilizing specific questions, the facilitator will guide attendees in sharing […]
In this Livestream, we will get to know Mazdak as he immigrated from Iran to Canada, earned an engineering degree and decided to help entrepreneurs through coaching. Mazdak will also share tips on how to make 2022 your best year ever by designing your ideal life. RSVP Today! Who is Mazdak? Mazdak Chinichian is a professional leadership and business coach who is motivated to facilitate personal growth and change in his clients through corporate workshops and personal coaching sessions. Mazdak is CPCC, ACC, PMP, CSM, ProSci ADKAR®, LEGO® SERIOUS PLAY®, and Google SIY® Mindful Leadership Certified, and offers a transformative Co-Active™ coaching experience. Partnering with new and emerging leaders, he works to co-create a roadmap to take them to where they want to be. He supports his clients in identifying the personal barriers that are holding them back and provides them with the tools they need to excel. Mazdak draws on his passions for travel, mindfulness, yoga, martial arts, and music to provide the inspiration for his multi-sensory, human-centred approach to workshops.
Consulting careers are multiple jobs. And while you’re focused on today’s client, project or partnership, you must also manage your business and plan for tomorrow. Building relationships, balancing work & life, using the right tools to manage your business and your client work all takes practice, precision and dedication. Every consultant has a process that clearly defines the practice, usually an expertise developed over several years. We’re here to share our knowledge, lessons learned and hopefully, save you a few hours of sweat and tears along the way. Upon completion of the Astonishing Consulting Careers Master Class you will have: A good understanding of the challenges and opportunities involved in building your consulting career. a strong understanding of the tools you need to manage client work and your business. confidence in your consulting career roadmap, networks and partnerships
This event is presented by Innovacorp and the Centre for Ocean Ventures and Entrepreneurships (COVE). With so many creative and exciting ideas coming out of the technology start-up space, networking opportunities are the best way for you to get in on the ground floor. Join us on Tuesday, January 11, as we play matchmaker for local ocean start-ups looking to hire great talent who are keen on working in the entrepreneurial space. If you are in the market for a new job or interested in learning more, take advantage of this amazing opportunity to connect with some like-minded people. Start-Ups This is your chance to meet skilled, eager-to-work talent, including students, grads, and jobseekers of all types keen to work for a start-up like yours. Come share what your company is doing, and its talent needs, as you collect resumés from capable candidates. Talent Do you consider yourself entrepreneurial? Does the challenge of helping build a tech-based company into something great excite you? Bring your virtual resumé and come ready to network with some of Nova Scotia’s up-and-coming technology companies. The start-ups we spoke to are looking for individuals skilled in computer science (developers), data science, mathematics, research, engineering (embedded, […]
