WordPress Halifax #82: Topic TBA
Details 7:00: Video call opens 7:10: Topic - TBA Instructions and password to enter will be emailed to you on the day of. See you there!
Details 7:00: Video call opens 7:10: Topic - TBA Instructions and password to enter will be emailed to you on the day of. See you there!
This training will be of interest to leaders and employers who are ready to take action and make their workplaces more accessible. Even if you already have a well-formed inclusion strategy, this course will give you tips to make it more robust, and you’ll also get the low-down on the relevant accessibility legislation. During this skill builder we will: Identify the core components of an accessibility and inclusion strategy. Determine who should be involved in building your strategy — and how to get them on board. Define an Accessibility Audit and Action Plan and explain how it can help your organization meet its legal and human rights obligations Identify and practice the pieces of an Accessibility Audit and Action Plan
Join us on January 30th at 6:30 PM at Volta for our first meet-up of 2025 and network with cybersecurity professionals and enthusiasts! This month, join Leo Lees as he delves into The Danger of Free Wi-Fi, featuring phishing firmware using the ESP32. 💡 Why You Should Attend: ✅ Connect with like-minded cybersecurity professionals ✅ Stay ahead of the curve with the latest trends ✅ Share insights and knowledge in a relaxed, no-pressure environment No sponsors. No sales pitches. Just good conversations and valuable connections! 🤝 ✨Agenda: 📌6:30 PM - Doors Open, Networking 📌 6:55 PM - Welcome & Introductions 📌7:00 PM - Leo's Talk 🎙 📌 7:30 PM - Q&A 🧐 📌8:00 PM - More Networking 📌 8:30 PM - Event Wrap-Up Special thanks to Volta for hosting us in their awesome venue! 🙏 We are looking forward to seeing familiar faces and meeting new ones!⚠️ 📸 Reminder: Photos will be taken during the event. If you RSVP but can't make it, please let us know. 🔥 Get your ticket now and start the year with meaningful connections and great insights.
Have a great job applicant but they can't work in Canada? In a sector needing to hire foreign talent to address your labour needs? Want to get connected with someone that can shed light on immigration options? This is the event for you, and it's all for free! Drop in and have a conversation with IRCC Outreach Officer, Kathie Ouellette, and ask your burning immigration questions. A huge thank you to the Yarmouth and Area Chamber of Commerce for hosting the opportunity and making it possible. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC): Is the federal department that processes temporary and permanent resident applications. IRCC has a team of Outreach Officers that provide assistance to employers navigating how they can hire foreign talent. This team can be accessed at: promotion@cic.gc.ca Yarmouth & Area Chamber of Commerce: The Yarmouth & Area Chamber of Commerce's main role is as an advocate for business, representing businesses on local issues with local government but also on provincial and federal level through our representation with the Atlantic Chamber of Commerce and the Canadian Chamber of Commerce. We regularly provide networking opportunities, guest speakers, and educational seminars. Our chamber can be accessed at: info@yarmouthchamberofcommerce.com
We are pleased to offer you this Digital Marketing Course, in partnership with Workplace Education Initiative, CBDC and Shelley Bellefontaine, Founder of AtlanticOnline.ca and author of several digital marketing self-help guides at BeYourOwnBusinessMarketer.com. This 40-hour course is designed for someone who is in the early stages of starting their business website and social media pages. Starting February 2025, every Tuesday and Thursday 10AM to 12PM Via Google Meet
Date: Wednesday, February 5, 2025 Location: Halifax Convention Centre, Halifax, NS In collaboration with the Nova Scotia Department of Agriculture and Perennia, Digital Harvest connects technology and agriculture professionals to explore innovative marketing strategies. Key topics include: Social media marketing for agri-food and beverage businesses Using AI to enhance marketing efforts Creating content that resonates with local communities Leveraging data analytics to maximize small budgets Tickets: General Admission: $75.00 NSFA Members, Taste of NS Members, or Youth under 40: $50.00
Join Digital Nova Scotia as we dive into DeepSeek, the AI model currently making waves in the tech world, and explore its implications for the tech industry in Nova Scotia and beyond. As DeepSeek challenges established players like OpenAI’s ChatGPT, this webinar will clarify what DeepSeek is, how it differs from other large language models (LLMs), and why it’s at the centre of the news cycle. Date: February 5, 2025 Time: 10:00 - 11:30 AM Location: Virtual Our Panelists Iaian Archibald | Executive Director – DeepSense Iaian Archibald is the Executive Director of DeepSense, an organization out of Dalhousie University's Faculty of Computer Science whose mission is to help grow the marine economy with AI. Iaian is a seasoned entrepreneur and artificial intelligence (AI) strategist who specializes in the evolving landscape of emerging technologies. Previously as the CEO and co-founder of Swell Advantage, an ocean technology startup, he developed an innovative marina management software solution. The company was acquired in 2020. Mbongeni Ndlovu | Course Instructor – StFX & Founder – Olyup Technologies Inc. Mbo (Bo) has a Master's degree in Computer Science, and has been a coach with a specialization in Olympic Weightlifting for 8 years. Not many […]
Empowering 2SLGBTQI+ Entrepreneurs: Navigating Government Support for Your Business. The 2SLGBTQI+ community of entrepreneurs are some of Canada’s most innovative and creative – however, they can face a unique set of challenges and opportunities. Join Innovation Canada for a free webinar at 1:00 pm (ET) on February 5, 2025 to learn about where to find – and navigate – government programs that are right for you and your business.us for a free online session that explores some of the puzzles and possibilities – but also the supports that are put in place to address them. The event is hosted by Innovation Canada, who will provide a demonstration of the Business Benefits Finder and BizPaL tools. Joining the conversation will be ecosystem experts from Canada's 2SLGBTQI+ Chamber of Commerce who are working in areas designed to enhance the entrepreneurship landscape for 2SLGBTQI+ business leaders. Together, these elements aim to provide tailored resources, build awareness of the unique challenges faced by 2SLGBTQI+ entrepreneurs, and foster a more inclusive entrepreneurial landscape.
It's a question that inspired the name 20/20 Digital—and one with no simple answer. Join Jamie Gerrard, founder of 20/20 Digital, as he shares what it takes to improve people's interactions with digital products and services. With 24 years of experience in digital product strategy and design, Jamie reveals why UX success goes far beyond quick fixes or flashy design updates—it's about understanding how organizations work from the inside out. Drawing on real-world projects, Jamie will examine the three critical elements every successful UX initiative needs, explain why "it depends" is often the most thoughtful answer and share practical strategies for building digital experiences that stand the test of time. Whether you're a product leader, designer, or simply curious about creating better digital products and services, this talk offers candid insights and actionable takeaways to help you strengthen your UX approach. AGENDA 7:00 PM Doors open, networking time 7:15 PM Introductions from Nata and Ruby 7:20 PM "Can you fix our UX" with Jamie Gerrard 7:50 PM Q&A 8:15 PM Networking and wrap-up 8:30 PM Doors close
Enginuity Inc. is a creative engineering firm specializing in custom solutions for aerospace and defence, industrial marine, Industry 4.0 robotics, and product design. By bringing together discipline experts, they transform challenges into innovative successes. Join COVE on Thursday, February 6th, from 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. AST, for an off-site Ocean Connector at Enginuity’s newly expanded facility. Explore their latest innovations and meet the experts driving some of the region’s most impactful ocean tech projects.
The Halifax Chamber of Commerce is pleased to welcome the government of Canada’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mélanie Joly to present to Chamber members in Halifax on February 7th. With President Trump’s policy threats moving from executive orders to action, this is a unique opportunity to hear from the Canadian Minister who is on the front lines of the issue, negotiating at the highest levels with the US government. The US administration’s decisions will have a wide range of impacts on Canada and Nova Scotia. While specifics are evolving, it is clear that our business community will be impacted at all levels – from SMEs to multi-national organizations. All these organizations will need significant support from all levels of government, as well as from the legal, consulting and financial sectors, to name a few. Please join us in support of our business community during these uncertain times and hear first-hand the risks and solutions facing us all as our governments navigate the significant economic risks from our largest trading partner.
A one-day workshop designed to equip senior executives with the tools and strategies necessary to understand, oversee, and implement AI governance within their organizations. Participants will explore AI’s opportunities and risks, and ethical considerations, and learn practical approaches to integrate AI governance within organizational structures for accountable and strategic AI use. 3 key takeaways: Understand AI governance frameworks and their role in responsible AI deployment Develop AI ethics policies aligned with organizational goals Implement risk management and monitoring systems to ensure accountable AI use Meet your presenter: Henry Awere is a Cybersecurity, AI, and Public Policy Consultant, with over a decade of experience designing, and implementing advanced security solutions across industries. As Senior Manager of Technology Risk at Canada Life, he leads initiatives to strengthen cloud, AI, and application security. Henry also teaches in Seneca Polytechnic’s AI program, and volunteers with DGSI’s Ethical AI committee, advocating for ethical standards in AI models.
