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From the Great Resignation to the Great Re-imagination

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Join us in a discussion about the importance of hybrid work strategies and culture when facing the Great Resignation. This event is in partnership with WIRED Consulting. As the global pandemic has eased, employees have used this as a trigger to re-evaluate their work/ life balance, their wellbeing, and aspirations for their professional lives. For many, an expectation of a return to pre-2020 working patterns has led them to reconsider their career choices and source more flexible roles that allow them to rebalance life and work. These roles offer a more flexible structure to their working patterns, providing them with the autonomy to be the best version of themselves at work and at home – something that, in turn, benefits their employer. We refer to this way of working as “hybrid work”. Support for hybrid work has become a huge trigger to both attract and retain the best talent, increase productivity, and allow organisations to thrive in today’s dynamic world. The implications for those that fail to embrace this new reality are immense. So, how can brands get this right? In this live event our panel will discuss: What today’s employees are really looking for from the hybrid world of […]

Lunch & Learn: Immigration for Employers

Eltuek Arts Centre, Gallery 211 170 George Street, Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada

A session with the Cape Breton Partnership & Labour, Skills and Immigration to learn about AIP and other immigration options. About this event Join the Cape Breton Partnership and the Nova Scotia Department of Labour, Skills and Immigration over lunch to learn how immigration helps employers meet labour needs. In this session, you will learn about immigration options to grow your business and supporting employees to settle permanently in Nova Scotia. * Learn about roles and services with the Cape Breton Partnership that can help you fill your positions, navigate the Canadian immigration system, and support your employees and newcomers to stay in Cape Breton - Unama'ki. Representatives of the Immigration and Population Growth Branch with Labour, Skills and Immigration will provide an overview of immigration programs, including the Nova Scotia Nominee Program (NSNP) and the new Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP). The presentation will also introduce recent policy changes impacting both programs and go over application processes, international recruitment opportunities and sources of skilled workers. * Lunch is included with registration. DEADLINE TO REGISTER: Tuesday, June 7, 2022, at 4 p.m. Agenda 12:00 p.m. - Registration Open, Networking in Event Room 12:30 p.m. - Welcome & Introductions, Lunch served 12:35 […]

ISNS Connect – June

The Board Room Game Cafe 1256 Barrington Street, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

An evening of game demos from local makers, gamedev discussions and plenty of board games! About this event The ISNS is pleased bring back our ISNS Connect event! Join fellow members, students, and friends of ISNS for an evening of game demos, gamedev discussions and board games! Admission includes snacks, as well as access to The Boardroom's library of 500+ board games! All attendees will also have the option of sharing their latest project with the group and gathering feedback during our dedicated "show & tell" hour. (If you are interested in presenting, please be sure to indicate this when purchasing your ticket.) Schedule: 6:00 Free play/social (arrive any time!) 7:00 Game showcase 8:00 Free play/social

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H2O Conference 2022

Halifax Convention Centre 1650 Argyle St, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

The Ocean Technology Council of Nova Scotia in partnership with the Government of Canada, the Province of Nova Scotia and the Centre for Ocean Ventures and Entrepreneurship is pleased to present the H2O: Home to Overseas Conference on Monday, June 13 to Thursday, June 16, 2022 at the Halifax Convention Centre. The Home to Overseas Conference, is rapidly becoming Canada’s premier event for the ocean technology sector and is attracting significant international participation—there were 25 countries, represented in 2021. H2O Sessions will showcase: Canadian Federal Government Outlook Presentations Applications in Big Data Blue Economy Ocean Energy Skills and Training Ships of Opportunity International Partnerships Start-up Pitches

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New Website? No Stress

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Having a new website built can be a stressful prospect, whether it’s your first or fifth. Who do you talk to? What sort of information will they need? How do you know they’ll do a good job? In this webinar, Kyle Kelly of Swarms of Things will give you a framework to use to decide each of those and more. You’ll learn what you need to consider and decide beforehand so that you are prepared and not blindsided. After this webinar you will know: How and why to control your assets Why it is important that your website represents you accurately How to locate the right team to create your site

Verschuren Centre Q&A

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Join us on June 14th to learn more about the Verschuren Centre! About this event Topic: Verschuren Centre Q&A Join us to learn more as we hear from Dr. Beth Mason, CEO of Verschuren Centre, an industrial solutions development and deployment centre, advancing sustainable resource management in their key fields of expertise - Renewable energy, Bio-processing, Aquaculture, and Carbon Materials. The Centre was established to facilitate a transition to a green and circular economy through supporting innovative clean technology commercialization. Through the Centre's collaborative approach and cutting-edge pilot scale test facilities, clients can develop their IP while connecting with partners, markets, and business development support to reach their market. Dr. Mason will talk about the company's path within the bioeconomy, their unique value within the bioeconomy, and their experience with the Careers in Sustainability program! Where: Join us virtually! Participants will receive a Zoom link closer to the event! When: Tuesday, June 14, 2022 from 10:00-11:00 AM AST About the Program: The Careers in Sustainability program, a joint initiative of the Nova Scotia Innovation Hub and IGNITE, is raising awareness about Nova Scotia’s bioeconomy and its many benefits, including creating clean, low-carbon products from underutilized resources while providing new and […]

B2B Vital Signs & The Science of Sales

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Join Introhive for an engaging webinar featuring Forrester Principal Analyst, Anthony McPartlin where we’ll unpack: How you can capture and transform buyer engagement data into actionable insights The types of insights that can be emitted and actioned How to evaluate the vendor landscape and identify the technology that is right for your organization  

Entrevestor’s 2021 Atlantic Canada Startup Data Report

VOLTA 1800 Argyle Street #Unit 801, Halifax, NS

Entrevestor’s data has become the benchmark for the Atlantic Canadian startup community in recent years. Each year, the team tallies up the total number of startups, and assesses their employees, funding and revenue, providing a vivid picture of how the community has evolved. It has been featured in the Financial Post, TechCrunch as well as content generated by NACO Canada and the Canadian Venture Capital and Private Equity Association. The upcoming event on the 14th will be the first opportunity to learn about our full results for all of Atlantic Canada. The highlights of the East Coast startup community in 2021 were intriguing and included: Meta Material listing on the Nasdaq and Innovacorp exiting for a $100M+ gain; CarbonCure winning the Carbon Xprize; and a strong performance in hiring, funding and revenue growth across the region. Moreira and Mullen will detail all the trends in our latest startup data presentation. REGISTER HERE When: Tuesday, June 14, 2022 at 12:00pm ADT Where: In Person at Volta, 1505 Barrington St. Unit 100, Halifax, NS, B3J 3K5 or Virtually via Zoom (Virtual details will be included in your confirmation email via Eventbrite)

Introduction to MATLAB Workshop

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In this session, you will learn how MATLAB can be used to visualize and analyze data, perform numerical computations, and develop algorithms. Through live demonstrations and examples, you will see how MATLAB can help you become more effective in your work. This session is targeted at those who are new to MATLAB. However, experienced MATLAB users may also benefit from the session, as the engineer will cover some tips and tricks from the newer MATLAB releases. Some of the highlights include: Accessing data from many sources (files, other software, hardware, etc.) Using interactive tools for iterative exploration, design, and problem-solving Automating and capturing your work in easy-to-write scripts and programs Sharing your results with others by automatically creating reports

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Cyber Security Basics for E-commerce & Small Business

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Arbuckle Media is an award-winning digital agency with their ear to the ground, raising businesses up with powerful branding executions. Founded in Halifax, Nova Scotia in 2016, their mission has always been simply to help our clients accomplish their marketing objectives, both big and small. Understand the basics of why and how bad actors typically attack websites and how to prevent your business from becoming a victim of these vicious, anonymous attacks.

Hiring Remote Tech Talent 101

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ABOUT THIS EVENT In a competitive hiring landscape, industry leaders are looking beyond their borders to hire remote tech talent, ready to work in their time zones. In this session, VanHack’s remote hiring experts will provide an introduction into how companies both big and small, can seamlessly and successfully hire remote tech talent from across the globe. Joined by Remote, a VanHack strategic partner - the session will also address frequently asked questions around how companies can hire, pay, and manage global talent. Also hear from JobGet who has made the jump, share their journey, and made 8 successful remote hires. The session will cover: The VanHack Remote Hiring Process How Remote helps with global payroll, benefits, taxes and compliance VanHack Customer Success: JobGet

CEED | Accelerator Orientation

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Event Details Join us to for our 45 minute online CEED | Accelerator Orientation where you will discover more about the program curriculum and the eligibility criteria. Accelerator is for you if... You are poised for accelerated growth after a successful start-up launch. Or maybe youre trying to catch up with rapidly increasing customer demand and facing increasingly complex challenges.   Through 6 intensive sessions, tailored to small and mid-size enterprises (SMEs), you are guided by entrepreneurial advisors with extensive expertise in starting, scaling, and empowering businesses.   Additional Information What makes this program impactful? Managing accelerated business growth demands a different approach than a starting a business. Scaling and accelerating your business is a complex and challenging process, requiring industry knowledge, and wisdom and experience from industry professionals. Learn More     Special Instructions Prerequisite to the Accelerator Program Online - You will require a device equipped with camera, speakers and a mic.