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Volta Virtual Pitch Competition

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Please join us on Wednesday, August 17, 2022 at 12:00pm ADT to hear pitches from Atlantic Canadian tech startups. About this event When: Wednesday, August 17, 2022from 12:00pm to 2:00pm ADT Where: Virtual Via Zoom (you will receive log in details at 9:00am on Wednesday, August 17, 2022) Description: The Pitch Competition, powered by OKR Financial, is open to Volta Residents, Network Members and anyone from the tech community in Atlantic Canada. The Pitch Competition is an excellent opportunity to practice your three-minute pitch, fine-tune your deck, and get feedback from peers and industry experts. You will gain valuable experience presenting to investors, and potential early adopters. Plus, you never know who may be tuning in to watch! Each competition will have a judging panel, comprised of entrepreneurs and community leaders. Judges will focus on the quality and content of the presentation, not the viability of the business. The winning pitch will receive : $500 Visa gift card a one-hour consultation with an OKR financial representative Their name engraved on Volta’s Pitch Competition trophy How to apply: Applications have now closed. Disclaimers: If you're unable to attend an event please take a minute and cancel your ticket. This allows our […]

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August 2022 – Third Wednesdays

The Cannery 1980 Robie St, Halifax, Nova Scotia

August 2022 - Third Wednesdays When: August 17th, 2022 from 5:00 PM - 7:30 PM Location:  The Cannery, 1980 Robie St, Halifax, NS B3H 3G5 Details: Don't miss Halifax's longest running tech, media and marketing meetup from 5-7:30pm. Grab a bite & a drink after work at the new location at The Cannery (Atlantica Hotel). There will be 30-second intros, opportunity spots, and a great group of people and our partners for this month's event, ICTC! If interested in attending please RSVP, hope to see you there!

STEM Connector @ The Commons

Halifax Commons 5816 Cogswell Street, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

Cool off with STEM Connector at the Halifax Commons! About this event Celebrate the connections you made this summer at STEM Connector and join us in the Halifax Commons for freezies and frisbees. Bring your own snacks and blanket and meet STEM students and future colleagues for a relaxing outdoor social. Location: An email and Instagram post will be made on the day of the event with the exact location. Follow @deepsenseca or @surgeinnovation for more updates. Rain Date: 6 pm, Thursday, August 18. About Us STEM Connector is a flash mentorship program connecting post-secondary STEM students with industry professionals, researchers, and other students for professional development. We work to provide short-term, meaningful connections with mentors and peers to work on specific skills in your field. STEM Connector is run through the MentorCity online platform, where you can choose your own mentor for short-term mentorship, schedule meeting times, and chat and collaborate with people across the Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math spectrum. Our program runs three terms in a year with members able to sign up for one or more terms. STEM Connector fall term starts September 1, but you can join at any time.

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Cyber Insurance 101: Cyber Risk Insurance Solutions

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Cyber risk is a growing issue for all businesses. In this second part of the two webinar series Munn Insurance will review the cyber risk insurance solutions available in this rapidly changing class. Although no two cyber policies are the same, join us as we review the five main components of a cyber policy, and provide an overview of the protection available. Insurance experts Mike Collins and Aaron Blackwood will be sharing their industry leading insight in the area of cyber insurance. The goal of this session is to demystify cyber insurance, and allow for a clear understanding of how these insurance policies work. After this webinar you will: Understand the five main components of a cyber insurance policy Have a better understanding of cyber insurance policy terminology Have an improved insurance knowledge with real world examples Note, this webinar is a two-part series. Please make sure to also register for the first session here!

From the Ground Up: Black Start-Up Project Orientation

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Learn everything you need to know about Tribe Network’s upcoming 12-week Start program and network with Black entrepreneurs across Atlantic. What’s next for the Black Start-Up Project? We’re hosting a Black Start-Up Project orientation session for all registrants to share what we learned on the roadshow, introduce registrants to the first 12-week Start stream program, and offer participants the chance to network with other Black entrepreneurs in Atlantic Canada. We’ll also be joined by marketing guru and community leader, Ross Simmons, for a fireside chat to learn more about his entrepreneurial journey. Fireside Chat with Ross Simmons Ross Simmonds, founder of Foundation and lover of all things tech, is an entrepreneur who consistently strives to give back. Over the last 10 years, Ross has worked closely with a wide range of brands across the globe ranging from Fortune 500 companies to up-and-coming startups. He’s been published in Forbes, Huffington Post, Business Insider, Venture Beat, BET, CBC, Social Media Examiner and more. He’s joining us to share his experiences in starting a business and what drives him in his entrepreneurial journey.

From the Ground Up: Black Start-Up Project Orientation

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Learn everything you need to know about Tribe Network’s upcoming 12-week Start program and network with Black entrepreneurs across Atlantic. What’s next for the Black Start-Up Project? We’re hosting a Black Start-Up Project orientation session for all registrants to share what we learned on the roadshow, introduce registrants to the first 12-week Start stream program, and offer participants the chance to network with other Black entrepreneurs in Atlantic Canada. We’ll also be joined by marketing guru and community leader, Ross Simmons, for a fireside chat to learn more about his entrepreneurial journey. Fireside Chat with Ross Simmons Ross Simmonds, founder of Foundation and lover of all things tech, is an entrepreneur who consistently strives to give back. Over the last 10 years, Ross has worked closely with a wide range of brands across the globe ranging from Fortune 500 companies to up-and-coming startups. He’s been published in Forbes, Huffington Post, Business Insider, Venture Beat, BET, CBC, Social Media Examiner and more. He’s joining us to share his experiences in starting a business and what drives him in his entrepreneurial journey. Learn more about ACOA with Amanda Sparkes How does the Atlantic Canadian Opportunities Agency (ACOA) support the Black Start-Up Project? […]

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TalkingTech: Taking Ownership with Tech

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Join Digital Nova Scotia & Volta, Canada’s East Coast Innovation Hub, as we break down the world of cryptocurrency and NFTs, and what they might mean for the way we exchange value, and ownership in the next 20 years. Our panelists will also explore the ways that we can keep up and even get a head in the coming decades.

FREE: SWEAT IT OUT with Orange Theory Fitness

Orangetheory 6140 Young st., Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

Orangetheory is a total-body group workout that combines science, coaching and technology to guarantee maximum results from the inside out. It?s designed to charge your metabolism for MORE caloric afterburn, MORE results, and MORE confidence, all to deliver you MORE LIFE. Because the work you do here in our studio will make all the difference out there in your world. What Happens in Class 01 Rowing Every stroke on the rower activates 85% of your body's muscles to help you improve endurance, strength and power. 02 Cardio Whether you walk, jog or run, you?ll go at your own pace based on your fitness level. We also have bikes and striders available as alternates to the treadmill. 03 Strength Training Our weight and floor exercises change daily so you can focus on different muscles. Your coach can provide options for any movement if you have injuries or limitations.  

The Secret to Building a 7-figure Business

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Too many women are hustling the joy right out of their business, and it’s costing them money. They work longer and longer hours struggling to get ahead and grow their brand... They put up with nightmare clients who suck up their time and steal their sanity... They tone down their magic trying to be everything for everybody… Maybe you can relate. Before I cracked the code and built a 7-figure business that I ADORE, I did all those things too. In fact, I hustled so hard I literally made myself sick. Then everything came to a screeching halt — including my cash flow. That’s when I met a teacher who showed me the real way to build lasting, reliable revenue. Now, I’ve put together a free Masterclass to show you how to do it too. It all comes down to one small change that creates an incredibly lucrative domino effect for your entire brand.

Digital Government and CX National Insights – Summer Edition

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Event Overview Roadmap to Achieving Your Organization’s Digital Goals As Canada moves beyond the pandemic and repositions itself as a digital government, the challenge of obtaining internal buy-in, optimal use and access to data, and talent acquisition is still slowing progress. Strategies to achieve internal digital adoption are crucial for the success of the government’s digital goals, as is keeping users at the centre of digital planning. These strategies are imperative as success depends on how easy the services are for citizens to access and use. This quarter, we will focus on pertinent challenges like data accessibility and use for efficient transformation, strategies to keep the user at the centre of design, engaging and retaining the right talent and acquiring a tech stack to achieve the desired goal of digital transformation. Join Public Sector Network’s virtual event to learn how your agency can maintain and elevate your existing digital goals. Embark on the next phase of transformation by overcoming the internal limitations.  

What is Recognition of Prior Learning?

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Topic What is Recognition of Prior Learning? Description If you've been preparing for your next promotional opportunity and are looking to step into academics, you could apply to have this learning recognized in order to fast track new learning at Dalhousie. It's called Recognition of Prior Learning and we will walk you through how you can apply to RPL and be rewarded for your past learning experiences. RPL is a process that awards learners access to formal study and advanced standing through the assessment of certified, non-formal and informal learning including work and life experience, training, independent study, volunteer work, travel, and hobbies. RPL assesses the knowledge you've gained from your experiences, not how much experience you have. Join us for this informative webinar! Time Aug 25, 2022 12:00 PM in Halifax

Virtual Event: Health & Human Services: National Insights – Summer Edition

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Event Overview Advancing the Use of Health Technology to Improve Quality of Care COVID-19 has changed everyone’s understanding of health in many ways that will impact our national community. The interplay between people, communities, and technology that govern them has forced us to rethink our approach to health care. A new holistic approach to health care enabled through digital technologies is the key to connecting Canadians with the information they need and each other. This event is all about moving forward from responding to recovery and on to thriving. Join this exclusive event to discuss the growing adoption of digital solutions within the health sector. The next stage of data maturity involves the integration of datasets to make them interoperable and talk to each other, to improve health outcomes and promote proactive health within various agencies and departments in Canada.