Past Events from July 25 – August 14 – Page 5 – Digital Nova Scotia – Leading Digital Industry

SURGE NETWORKING: Pride in Entrepreneurship

The Prince George Hotel 1725 Market st., Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

Join us for an inspiring afternoon, hosted in partnership with the Canadian 2SLGBTQ+ Chamber of Commerce (CGLCC). This event is dedicated to celebrating Pride month and empowering 2SLGBTQ+ entrepreneurs and professionals to thrive in their businesses. The symposium will feature a dynamic lineup of presentations, a fireside chat, and resource sharing sessions focused on providing practical tools and insights for entrepreneurial success. Engage with industry experts, fellow 2SLGBTQ+ entrepreneurs, and community leaders as we explore topics such as business growth strategies, financial management, marketing, and more. As a highlight of the event, enjoy a drag performance and connect with fellow attendees on the beautiful patio of The Prince George Hotel for drinks and networking following the sessions.

DEFCON Halifax July Meet Up

VOLTA 1800 Argyle Street #Unit 801, Halifax, NS

DEFCON Halifax Meet Up is a community-driven event. Each month, a member from Halifax and beyond will discuss, share, and educate on cybersecurity-related issues. We are always looking for an exciting topic. If you have something you want to discuss, share, and educate us on, definitely reach out. We would love to have you. This month, Claire from the USA is talking to us about how she found an infosec job in another country, and you can, too.

Empowering the Future of Fishing: Looking at Electric Vessels

Fundy Restaurant 34 Water St, Digby, Nova Scotia, Canada

We are excited to invite you to a special community gathering aimed at making Digby, Nova Scotia, a leader in marine electrification. This initiative, supported by RBC and the province of Nova Scotia, focuses on transforming our fishing and aquaculture vessels to electric and hybrid models. This event is aimed at fishers, vessel owners, fleet operators, and anyone involved in the fishing and aquaculture industries. It is also ideal for local business owners, community leaders, and residents who are interested in sustainability and the future of marine electrification.

Crown & Connect Bi-Monthly Networking Event

Tribe Network 1717 Barrington Street, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

We are creating a supportive and empowering space for Black Women Entrepreneurs to have meaningful connections and collaborations within the NS community. At this event, we provide entrepreneurial opportunities, skills training and resources to aid your professional growth. Most importantly, we celebrate your achievements and excellence as women in business.

RBC Experienced Technologists Career Fair

Refresh Café 15 Western Parkway, Bedford, Nova Scotia, Canada

Career Fair Alert! Are you an experienced technologist with 4+ years’ tech work experience, looking for your next adventure in the Halifax tech ecosystem? Join the team at the RBC Halifax Innovation Hub to learn more about RBC’s Global Functions Technology and Capital Markets Quantitative and Technology Services teams on Thursday August 1, 4:30PM to 7PM. Register today to meet RBC leaders, technologists and recruiters to learn more about open roles in: Business Systems Analysis, Data Engineering, Development, Agile Project Managment, Quality Engineering and Technology & Risk Advisory, in RBC departments like Client, Banking, Data and Digital Technology and Production & Risk Services.

Ask Me Anything

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Curious about Project Management, Change Management, and Business Analysis? Wonder how these crucial roles work together to drive organizational change? Here's your chance to get answers from a panel of seasoned industry experts! Join us for our exclusive "Ask Me Anything" series featuring veteran PMs, OCMs, and BAs who will share their wealth of experience and insights on how these roles collaborate to enable successful organizational transformations. Dates: August 1st, 15th, and 29th Time: 8:00 PM EST Duration: 1 hour per session Our Expert Panel: We've assembled a lineup of industry leaders with decades of combined experience in driving organizational change across various sectors.  What to expect:  - Open Q&A format with seasoned professionals - Deep insights into PM, OCM, and BA roles from those who've mastered them - Expert perspectives on how these roles synergize to drive change - Practical advice for your career from industry veterans - Real-world examples of successful collaborations from top practitioners. Whether you're a seasoned professional, just starting your career, or simply interested in understanding how organizations manage change, this is your opportunity to learn from the best in the business. Don't miss this rare opportunity to tap into the collective wisdom of industry […]

$100 Youth Startup Challenge – Digby

NSCC Digby Learning Centre 84 Warwick St, Digby, Nova Scotia, Canada

IGNITE is again hosting it’s annual $100 Youth Startup Challenge! This four-day youth startup challenge provides youth with an opportunity to develop their entrepreneurial skills and gain hands-on experience in creating products and starting a business. At the beginning of the week, participants are given $100 to create their own idea and bring it to life. Throughout the week they will work through the process of developing their business until the final day when they take their product “to Market” to sell. The students will keep all profits earned. Through this event, IGNITE aims to foster a culture of entrepreneurship among youth and empower them to become leaders in their communities. Participants not only gain valuable skills, but also have the chance to connect with mentors to help them take their idea to the next level! Details: For: Youth aged 12-15 Dates: August 6th- 9th, from 9am until 3pm daily Location: 84 Warwick Street, Digby Cost: Free Lunches will be included. Please specify any dietary issues or allergies. Give a rough outline of your business idea when applying. Spaces are limited to 10 in Digby.

A Four-Part, Online, Business-Development Series with RBC: Business Strategies for Growth, Financing, and Cybersecurity (Aug 7 – Sept 11)

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Is your business ready to grow? Join ISANS and RBC for a comprehensive training experience over four workshops designed to empower your business with growth, financing, online presence, and cybersecurity. The workshops for this series will take place on four different days in August and September. If you attend all four sessions, you will be awarded a certificate of participation from ISANS. Join us to learn about some of the key indicators of business success and actions you can take to bring your business to the next level. This comprehensive training program covers four key areas essential for success: Grow Your Business: Wednesday, August 7 from 2:00- 4:00 pm Learn proven strategies to accelerate growth and expand your market presence. Financing Solutions for your Business: Wednesday, August 21 from 2:00- 4:00 pm Discover innovative funding options tailored to your business needs. Getting Your Business Online: Wednesday, September 11 from 2:00- 4:00 pm Master the essentials of establishing and optimizing your digital presence Protect your Business: Wednesday, September 18 from 2:00- 4:00 pm Safeguard your business from online threats and fraud with expert guidance. To attend this free series, you must: Be an ISANS business client Have a Canadian Language B level of 5+ […]

Financials 3-Part Training Clinic

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The Black Business Initiative’s Training Department provides ongoing entrepreneurship development and business training courses to Black entrepreneurs and employees. To be eligible for BBI training series, you must be a Black business owner based in the Atlantic Canada provinces of Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Prince Edward Island, OR a Black employee currently working in one of the four provinces. This is a 3-part live, virtual training delivered by Sasha Paul, CPA, and Tafara Mudenda Register here Understanding Your Financial WHY – with Sasha Paul, CPA and Tafara Mudenda  Financial Planning Essentials – with Sasha Paul, CPA and Tafara Mudenda  Pricing Strategies and Revenue Management – with Sasha Paul, CPA and Tafara Mudenda  Date: Course delivered on Wednesdays – August 7th, 14th and 21st

Tech Talk Tuesday: Meet Cloud Mandates with BeyondTrust’s FedRAMP Authorization

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About the Session Security has always been at the core of BeyondTrust's solutions, and there are few business segments with stricter requirements than Federal, State, and Local government agencies. The Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program (FedRAMP) was designed as a government-wide compliance program that standardizes security assessments, authorization, and continuous monitoring of cloud products and services. BeyondTrust has achieved several FedRAMP authorizations and milestones recently and this webinar will cover the following topics: What is FedRAMP? Why is FedRAMP important? Why switch to BeyondTrust's FedRAMP offerings?

FREE TRAINING: Microsoft 365

The Halifax Chamber of Commerce is pleased to offer a round of FREE online training programs to help grow your business in collaboration with the Nova Scotia Department of Labour, Skills, and Immigration. These training sessions are in high demand. Please 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 at jenn@halifaxchamber.com There are only 12 spaces available for this session, if the session is full, please add yourself to the waitlist and you will be contacted if a spot opens up. We are limiting this training to 1 employee representative per organization in order to allow more people the opportunity to participate TRAINING OVERVIEW: Microsoft 365 training is a 10 week program that will start on, Wednesday, September 18 and take place once per week every WEDNESDAY from 1:00PM - 5:00PM. Microsoft 365 Training Summary: If you want to work seamlessly with Microsoft 365, this program is an ideal place to start. You’ll learn about the Cloud and Cloud storage, strategies for online security, and managing email in  the Cloud and on […]