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Event Overview Fast-Tracking Future Smart City Development with Emerging Technologies Municipalities are always striving to improve the sustainability, connectivity and livability of their communities. By partnering with innovative organizations to employ technology and complete tasks faster and with higher levels of accuracy, municipalities are starting to explore and increase reliance on technologies, such as GIS, to better understand their surroundings, plan future development and, in turn, the improve the needs of their citizens and communities. The summer edition of our Smart Cities and Infrastructure virtual series will showcase different initiatives, challenges, and lessons learned from Canadian municipalities of all sizes. Join us to find out how you can leverage technology and partnerships with neighbouring regions and jurisdictions to increase the connectivity and intelligence of your community.  

Event Details Join us to for our 45 minute online CEED | Incubator Orientation where you will discover more about the program curriculum and the eligibility criteria. Incubator is for you if... You've always dreamed of having your own business, but you're not sure how to plan, launch or finance it. Additional Information What makes this program impactful? The CEED | Incubator Program brings aspiring entrepreneurs together to validate their ideas and work as a group to make those ideas reality. It’s about active, dynamic conversations for those with any business background, to promote experiential learning, peer collaboration and critical thinking. The discussions push every participant to examine their business concepts to understand their potential. Special Instructions Online - You will require a device equipped with camera, speakers and a mic.  

Advanced Management & Mentorship Program Now in its tenth year, our Advanced Management & Mentorship Program (AMMP) is a six-month growth accelerator program perfect for women business owners who are committed to increasing their business volume, markets, revenues and profits. Starting in October, this cohort will offer a hybrid of virtual and in-person sessions. By The Numbers Over 180 women in Nova Scotia have participated in the AMMP program 83% of participants reported an increase in revenue between 15-17% 156 new employees were added 8 participants successfully facilitated the sale of their business 6 participants grew from AMMP to the Women’s Presidents Organization (WPO) Program Highlights By participating in AMMP, you will… participate in facilitated peer-to-peer advisory sessions assess your business position in the marketplace identify and evaluate opportunities for growth prepare detailed financial analysis reports develop skills to scale your business model develop innovative problem-solving techniques incorporate all of these pieces into a strategic growth plan for your business receive ongoing one-on-one support from Nora Program Value The cost to participate is $1000, which covers all materials, workshops and in-person sessions. The Typical AMMP Participant The typical AMMP participant is: focused on scaling their business has generated $150,000 in […]