March on down to the Cannery at the Atlantica Hotel for some tech/media/marketing fun with Digital Nova Scotia & friends. If you’re not away on break then we hope to see you after work on Wednesday, March 20, 2023 for Halifax’s longest-running tech meetup - all welcome! PS: If you’re feeling ill in any way then please DO NOT COME – we’ll be back next month!
Join us for a panel discussion hosted by Digital Nova Scotia, featuring healthcare experts and innovators from Atlantic Canada. The panel will shine light on the role of technology in revolutionizing healthcare. Discover the latest advancements, explore collaborative opportunities in healthcare for tech professionals, and gain insights into the future of healthcare. Meet our Panelists: Mark Opauszky | CEO, Sparrow BioAcoustics Dr. Gail Tomblin Murphy | VP, Research, Innovation and Discovery and Innovation Partnership and NS Health Innovation Hub Will Collins | BioInnovation Director, Brilliant Labs Dr. Emily Johnston Clinical | Pharmacist, Department of Orthopedic Surgery at the Halifax Infirmary | Innovation Champion, Nova Scotia Health Innovation Hub
Mastering Organizational Change Readiness Assessment, Foundations of Transformation Success Thursday, March 21 @ 10 am — 12 pm Unpack the concept of change readiness and its critical role in steering organizational transformations toward success. Learn why preparing for change is as important as implementing it. Understand the Concept of Change Readiness Assessment for Projects; How to conduct a thorough change readiness assessment and; Translate assessment results into actionable insights for project planning. Meet your facilitators: Oge Nwachukwu & Marsha South Oge Nwachukwu, with over a decade of expertise in Business Analysis, Project Management, and Org. Change Management has successfully led process and digital transformation projects for diverse organizations. She channels her extensive experience to empower professionals, including those without prior tech backgrounds, to start and thrive in non-technical roles in the technology space across various domains and industries. Passionate about fostering success, Oge is dedicated to contributing to the eighth Sustainable Development Goal (SDG): promoting sustainable economic growth, productive employment, and decent work for all. Marsha South brings over 15 years of expertise, establishing herself as a seasoned Change Professional known for her dedicated and results-oriented approach. She excels in guiding organizations through transformative change, placing a strong emphasis on […]
Explore the significant impact of UX on customer and employee satisfaction, brand perception, and overall business success while emphasizing the importance of adapting UX strategies for diverse global markets and how to avoid common mistakes in UX strategy. Key Takeaways How UX impacts customer and employee satisfaction, brand perception, and business success. Adapting UX strategies to cater to diverse global markets and how to avoid common UX strategy mistakes. Exploration of how emerging technologies are shaping the future of UX. Date and time Thu, Mar 21, 2024 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM ADT Location Volta, 1800 Argyle St. Suite 801 Halifax, NS B3J 3N8
The Halifax Chamber of Commerce is working hard to provide our members with resources, information and value. We are pleased to offer a round of FREE online training programs to help grow your business in collaboration with the Department of Labour, Skills, and Immigration. This program is offered to businesses, managers, and employees at zero cost as a benefit of your membership. TRAINING OVERVIEW: Website Design training is a 10 week program that will start on, Tuesday, January 23, 2024 and take place once per week every TUESDAY from 9:00 am - 1:00 pm. These training sessions are in high demand with our members. Please consider your schedule beforehand and only register if you are 100% committed to fully participating in this training. This is a 40 hour course and you will be required to participate in 80% of the sessions in order to receive the certificate Preference will be given to members. Future members interested in joining, please contact Jenn Kurmey, Membership Sales Manager: jenn@halifaxchamber.com There are only 12 spaces available for this session, if the session is full, please add yourself to the waitlist, you will be contacted only if a spot opens up. We are limiting this training to 1 employee representative per membership in order to allow more members the […]
CGLCC is hosting a 2SLGBTQI+ Business Symposium in Halifax! Experience empowerment, innovation, and connection at the Halifax 2SLGBTQI+ Business Symposium! Join us at the Halifax Discovery Centre for a day dedicated to celebrating and supporting the vibrant 2SLGBTQI+ entrepreneurial community. Delve into insightful panel discussions, engage in interactive breakout sessions, and network with fellow professionals and industry leaders. From exploring the intersectionality of business to mastering essential entrepreneurial skills, this symposium offers a unique opportunity to learn, grow, and thrive. Don’t miss out on this inspiring event that promises to chart new paths of entrepreneurial triumph in Halifax and beyond. Join us for a dynamic in-person experience that’s absolutely FREE! Reserve your spot today and be part of a dynamic community driving positive change and innovation in the business world. AGENDA 9 – 10 Registration & Coffee 10 – 10:30 Welcome & Opening Ceremony 10:30 – 11:30 Panel – Intersectionality in Business 11:30 – 12:30 Morning Breakout Sessions – Branding Brilliance – Financial Fuel 12:30 – 1:30 Lunch (Will Be Provided) 1:30 – 2:30 Afternoon Breakout Sessions – Social Enterprise Empowerment – Entrepreneurial Essentials 2:30 – 3:30 Keynote 3:30 – 4:00 Closing Ceremony 4:00 – 4:30 Discover with CGLCC 4:30 – 6:00 Evening Entertainment & Networking For inquiries, […]
Explore the significant impact of UX on customer and employee satisfaction, brand perception, and overall business success while emphasizing the importance of adapting UX strategies for diverse global markets and how to avoid common mistakes in UX strategy. Key Takeaways: How UX impacts customer and employee satisfaction, brand perception, and business success; Adapting UX strategies to cater to diverse global markets and how to avoid common UX strategy mistakes; Exploration of how emerging technologies are shaping the future of UX. Meet your Presenter... Jamie, the founder of 20/20 Digital, is a Principal Consultant with over 20 years of experience across multiple sectors, including telecommunications, healthcare, law, finance, education, government, and travel and tourism. He has worked with startups, Fortune 500 companies, and private and public sector organizations.
Canada is experiencing a labour and skills shortage, resulting from a perfect Storm: an aging population; an immigration halt during COVID + huge processing backlogs; and skills gaps resulting from increased automation. We will discuss considerations for employers when evaluating whether hiring a foreign worker might be a possible solution for you. We will focus on the WHY’s of hiring a foreign worker versus HOW to hire a foreign worker. We will discuss the Global Skills Strategy, which is specifically designed to help Canadian employers bring foreign workers with technology skills to Canada in a timely manner. We will answer common questions about the Global Skills Strategy, including the options and benefits that the Global Skills Strategy offers, who qualifies for it, and whether it really works. Finally, we will discuss retention strategies for your foreign workers (whether you have hired foreign workers on open work permits that you hired from within Canada, or whether you supported their work permit application from outside Canada), such as supporting your foreign workers for permanent residence. Key Takeaways To consider the important questions that will help you decide whether hiring a foreign worker is an appropriate strategy for your business To learn about […]
Inclusion at the executive level: Using the 50/30 Challenge to create a welcoming environment The Halifax Chamber has been part of the 50/30 Challenge since its inception, and thanks to funding from the Toronto Metropolitan University, we can pass on their knowledge and insights to support small and medium-sized businesses in the Challenge! Join us for this FREE lunch and panel discussion with local experts on Board governance and inclusion. Now that your Board of Directors and Management team are diverse, how can we ensure a welcoming environment and true inclusion at all levels of the organization? Hear from board members and board governance experts on how they address inclusion at the executive level, what is needed to achieve that inclusion, and their advice on building a welcoming environment for all. Speakers Host & Panelist Ann Divine, Founder & CEO, Ashanti Leadership & Professional Services Inc. Ann Divine (she/her) is the founder and CEO of Ashanti Leadership & Professional Development Services Inc., providing services in Leadership Development and Cultural and Organizational Change Management. through Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion lens to create safe work environment and a sense of belonging in the workplace. With expertise in human resource management, governance, and strategic […]
TECHNATION Health works with government health leaders in regions across Canada to bring together forward-thinking health leaders to discuss critical issues, current challenges and identify opportunities for the vendor community to provide input on digital solutions and collaboration. March 27, 2024 | Virtual 12 noon – 1:00 pm EDT Private VIP Sponsor Roundtable to follow $30 Members | $90 Non-Members | Government FREE
Technology is complex. Managing it doesn’t have to be. Tech teams, projects and services are often black boxes to business owners. In this workshop, we explore how to navigate tech decision-making and strategy from the perspective of a non-technical founder or leader. We’ll discuss strategies for distilling technology choices down to plain terms your business understands. We’ll also cover high-level approaches to choosing a technology partner, and managing tech teams, projects and products. In this workshop, you'll learn: How to evaluate tech decisions in terms of risk & benefit, profit & loss; Methodologies for managing tech projects and how to choose what’s right for your situation and; How to choose a technology partner or vendor and how to measure success. Meet your facilitator: Gavin Mullen, Founder and Principal, Nellum Technologies Gavin has been building and leading software teams and projects for 20+ years and has worked with organizations ranging from small local businesses to multi-billion dollar transnational enterprises. Breaking through the jargon and complexity often associated with managing technology, he brings a simplified, plain language, business-first approach.
Date and time Thu, Mar 28, 2024 10:30 AM - 2:30 PM ADT Location Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21 1055 Marginal Road Halifax, NS B3H 4P7 Join us for an inspiring day celebrating women entrepreneurship at the Radiant Voices Resilient Ventures event. This showcase and networking event will bring together dynamic women entrepreneurs from diverse industries to share their stories, insights, and innovative ventures. Empowering Talks: Listen to keynote speeches and panel discussions featuring successful women entrepreneurs who have overcome challenges and achieved remarkable success in their ventures. Business Showcase: Explore a diverse array of businesses led by women entrepreneurs through interactive displays and demonstrations. Networking Opportunities: Connect with fellow entrepreneurs, investors, mentors, and industry professionals to expand your network and explore potential collaborations. About the Start Now Incubator An initiative of ONSIDE, the Start Now Incubator supports Canadian women entrepreneurs trying to build or grow a business, with a focus and commitment to rural, indigenous, diverse, and underserved women. Within a hybrid community of intersectional women, you’ll unearth renewed confidence and tactics to help you start and grow your dream business. With funding and support from the Women Entrepreneurship Strategy Fund (WES), Start Now Incubator will strengthen capacity and address […]