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Small Business Information Expo

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Do you own or lead a small business in Atlantic Canada and are a member of the Black community? Are you interested in learning how you can sell your goods or services to the Government of Canada or simply if the government buys what you sell? Then register today for the Small Business Information Expo (SBIE)! During this free virtual event, you will increase your knowledge of the federal procurement process, hear directly from federal departments about what they purchase, and connect with organizations that can support you to become a supplier to the Government of Canada. The SBIE is organized by Procurement Assistance Canada, Atlantic region in collaboration with the Black Business Initiative

How to Fit University Learning Into Your Life

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Webinar Registration Topic How to Fit University Learning Into Your Life Description There are a lot of ways you can learn at Dalhousie and the Faculty of Open Learning & Career Development and join us to hear about your options. Whether it's 100% online, in-person, hybrid (what's that?), we'll walk you through different courses that you can take with ease and that will fit your life. Time Sep 21, 2022 12:00 PM in Halifax

Third Wednesdays

The Cannery 1980 Robie St, Halifax, Nova Scotia

September's Halifax Third Wednesday tech/media/marketing meetup is this Wednesday, September 21st from 5-7:30pm. We'll have our 30-sec intro/opportunity spots, our friends from Digital Nova Scotia, and lots of cool peeps from the Halifax tech community!

Prioritizing public safety and protecting first responders with modern strategies and technologies

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Event Overview Prioritizing public safety and protecting first responders with modern strategies and technologies New technologies are revolutionizing the work of first responders across Canada. These advancements are enhancing communication, transparency, and data-driven decision-making. While these new approaches will never replace the human element, they are adding new insights to traditional models. On September 22nd, discover how leading public safety professionals are leveraging next-generation communication techniques and technology to deliver better outcomes for citizens and improving the protection of first responders when seconds count. Explore how to gain buy-in for new technology, overcome common implementation challenges, and increase collaboration and trust with the community you serve.  

QueerTech Partnership Information Session – Sept 2022

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Thank you for your interest in partnering with QueerTech. We’re excited to get to know you! Why partner with QueerTech? Build your employer brand within the queer community Gain access to the Queer in Tech talent pool Engage your employees and be part of our community Help us Queer the tech ecosystem Register today for our info session to learn about: Who we are Whom we serve (QueerTech community breakdown) How can we support your talent acquisition teams, D&I teams, and ERG leads Why partner with us What Programs do we offer Many companies like Google, Shopify, BDC, Oro Health, OSEDEA, Moment Factory, and many more partner with QueerTech to invest in the 2SLGBTQ+ community in Canada. Together we are committed to Queer The Tech Ecosystem by increasing 2SLGBTQ+ representation in tech, supporting our community to advance their career in tech and launching tech business. We look forward to meeting you and, hopefully, welcome you to the QueerTech family as a new Partner :)

Ready2Launch ’22 Pitch Day

Richard Murray Design Building 5257 Morris St, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

Join us as we celebrate latest cohort of startups from the Ready2Launch '22 program! About this event Join us on Ready2Launch 2022 Pitch Day! This is the final event of the Ready2Launch Summer Accelerator through Dal Innovates. R2L supports early-stage startups by providing up to $15,000 in funding, as well as access to industry experts through workshops, skills clinics, one-on-one mentorship and mock Boards of Directors. Join us to celebrate the hard work of eleven venture teams from across the Atlantic. Hear how their innovative ideas are addressing problems in the MedTech, AgTech, CleanTech and others. For a preview of their solutions, visit https://ready2launch.ca/2022 . Agenda: Registration and Refreshments: 2:30 pm - 3:00 pm Welcome note: 3:00 pm - 3:10 pm Pitches (6 ventures): 3:10 pm : 4:10 pm Break: 4:10 pm - 4:20 pm Pitches (5 ventures): 4:20 pm - 5:10 pm Closing: 5:10 pm - 5:30 pm Format Each team will have 5-minutes to pitch, followed by a short question and answer period with our panel of judges. First and second place will be announced at the end of the event, with prizes of $5,000 and $3,000 respectively. A $2,000 cash prize will also be awarded to the […]

Talent Attraction and Retention in an Employee’s Market

Colin MacLean Hall 27 Parker Street, Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, Canada

Join us to discuss how to attract and retain employees in today’s everchanging job market. About this event Currently, in the Canadian labour market, almost every employer has the attraction and retention of talent as a top priority. Employers understand that the employees they seek to hire and retain are in the driver's seat. But do they understand what motivates their talent to join and remain at their company now? More importantly, what steps can they take to do this? Tanya Lush, Director of Workforce Development will discuss the latest trends in HR, the labour market, and redefining the workplace with subject matter expert, Katherine Risley, Managing Partner of KBRS & Meridia Recruitment Solutions. Katherine Risley is an experienced recruiter and trained coach. In addition to leading a recruitment practice specialized in attracting professionals in the engineering, operations, and manufacturing fields, she provides oversight to KBRS’s HR consulting and talent development practice. Tanya Lush and her team lead innovative and engaging talent development opportunities and projects that span the entire scope of ocean career literacy, early career competencies, skill set acquisition and overall talent development for the ocean sector in Atlantic Canada. Her work focuses on building a continuum of […]

2022 Ecosystem Impact Awards

VOLTA 1800 Argyle Street #Unit 801, Halifax, NS

Join Volta + RBC for the fourth annual Ecosystem Impact Awards where we'll celebrate the movers + shakers of the startup ecosystem. About this event When: Thursday, September 22, 2022 from 5:30pm to 7:30pm ADT Where: Volta, 1505 Barrington St, Unit 100, Halifax, NS, B3J 3K5 Description: Volta, in partnership with RBC, is hosting the fourth annual Ecosystem Impact Awards on Thursday, September 22 at 5:30pm. These awards recognize various changemakers and supporters who are rapidly transforming the startup ecosystem in Atlantic Canada. The five award categories include: Catalyst, Community Leader, Disruptor, Positive Impact - Company, Positive Impact - Individual. See below for a full description of the award criteria and the finalists for each. AWARDS Catalyst- Recognizes an organization that has helped create cohesion and growth in the Atlantic Canadian startup ecosystem. This can include: building relationships between organizations in the ecosystem, supporting growth in the startup community, and reducing or removing barriers to startups success. Finalists: NS Health Innovation Hub , Propel ICT Community Leader- Recognizes a company or Founder directly impacting the growth and development of the technology and innovation ecosystem in Atlantic Canada. They demonstrate dedication to the startup community, and give back through the donation […]

12th Annual Business Is Jammin’ Charity Golf Tournament

Granite Springs Golf Club 4441 Prospect Road, Bayside, Nova Scotia, Canada

Don't miss the 12th Annual BIJ Charity Golf Tournament! About this event The 12th Annual Business Is Jammin’ (BIJ) Charity Golf Tournament takes place on Friday, Sept., 23, 2022 at the Granite Springs Golf Club. Business is Jammin' is a province-wide charity that encourages youth ages 8-30 to pursue entrepreneurship. Your participation in this exciting event helps keep BIJ programming free. Canadian tax receipts will be issued for all donations. For any questions regarding making your donation or about your tax receipt please contact us.Charitable Business Number: 84006 6674 R0001 For more information, including how you can sponsor this event, email bijyouth@bbi.ns.ca.  

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Reaching Your Customers

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Sharpen your pitching skills and learn how to tailor your marketing and branding efforts to reach your customers better. The key to reaching your customers is how you communicate with them. Join us this session to build your pitching skills and learn how to tailor your marketing and branding strategies to reach your audience. Key objectives we’ll cover: Branding and marketing Pitching and communicating your business purpose About the START Program With dedicated time and space to grow their skills and build out their business idea over a 12-week period, START program participants will participate in expert-led, intensive workshops and training sessions. The program will allow entrepreneurs to build the skills and confidence to position their business for success and iterate on their idea alongside other Black entrepreneurs. This program is for aspiring entrepreneurs or early-stage founders with entrepreneurial ambition and/or potential scalable product or service ideas for a target market. About the Black Start-Up Project Tribe Network’s Black Start-Up Project is a unique program to provide Black entrepreneurs and business owners in Atlantic Canada with access to services and opportunities in the entrepreneurship and innovation ecosystem to help START, BUILD and ACCELERATE their business. The program provides Black entrepreneurs […]

Canada’s Ocean Ambition: Shaping the Next Phase of The OSC – NS

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

Please join us as we connect in-person to shape Canada’s Ocean Ambition and the future of Canada’s Ocean Supercluster. Canada’s Ocean Ambition: Shaping the Next Phase of Canada’s Ocean Supercluster – NOVA SCOTIA After a successful first mandate and a pan-Canadian network with over 500 members, Canada’s Ocean Supercluster is excited to embark upon its renewed mandate with big ambition for what’s next. We invite you to join us in Halifax on September 26th, 2022 for a strategic conversation on the future of Canada’s Ocean Supercluster and how we can realize the potential of the Canadian Ocean Economy together. We will reflect on the achievements and lessons learned from the first mandate of the OSC and have a curated conversation on the OSC’s future strategy, build our ecosystem further through transformational projects and programming, and help drive digital, sustainable and inclusive growth in ocean. This session will also be a unique opportunity to network with other private sector, academia, non-profit and government organizations in Nova Scotia.

Solving Customer Needs

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Is your business solving customer needs? Learn how to solve your customers’ needs and validate your business idea. Is your business solving customer needs? New businesses often fail because they’re building things nobody wants. Let’s get you and your business idea to a point that others understand your idea clearly so they can get behind it. Key objectives we’ll cover: Lean Business Model Canvas Identifying your business purpose Building your team Lean Canvas is a one-page business plan that helps entrepreneurs articulate their ideas clearly and concisely. Using the Lean Canvas method, this session will support entrepreneurs in articulating their product or service so they can position their problem-solution fit, identify their clients and differentiate their offering in the marketplace. Stay tuned for our guest experts who will be sharing all their insider tips on tools, methods and best practices to run a business. About the START Program With dedicated time and space to grow their skills and build out their business idea over a 12-week period, START program participants will participate in expert-led, intensive workshops and training sessions. The program will allow entrepreneurs to build the skills and confidence to position their business for success and iterate on their […]