Events from July 28, 2022 – August 9, 2022 – Page 7 – Digital Nova Scotia – Leading Digital Industry

Venn Garage Pitch

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As a tech innovator and founder, you navigate a challenging road to entrepreneurial success. Having a solid technology engine, business strategy and a dedicated mentor, right when you start, can make this journey smoother. THE PROGRAM The Venn Garage is a tailored, self-paced, hybrid (virtual and in-person) incubator program designed to help tech-based New Brunswick startups test and validate their tech strategy, acquire early-adopter customers and initial funding, and get ready to grow and scale their business. You bring the drive, curiosity, solution design and hard work. We'll bring the leadership, global expertise, resources and network to help you move forward. Next open pitch days: July 28 (virtual pitches) and 29 (in-person, in Moncton)  

techNL Member Summer Social

Alt Hotel 125 Water St, St. John, New Brunswick, Canada

Come join us in celebrating the exciting year that it’s been so far and network with fellow members! The social will take place at the Alt Hotel on Water Street. Refreshments and light hors d’eourves will be served. Space is limited and tickets are $25.00 for members and $40.00 for non-members. Thank you to our sponsor: Idea Factory Since 2000, the Idea Factory has been helping local companies establish and grow their brands. With a team of 21 (and counting!) highly-specialized professionals, the small-yet-mighty agency provides a full range of creative solutions for a variety of industries, including tech. Offering branding services, strategy, content production, web development, digital solutions, lead generation, and more, the Idea Factory’s creative executions have helped keep the wheels turning for hundreds of clients – including many techNL members. Newfoundland summers may be short, but the growth of the tech industry is setting our province up for long-term success – and we can all cheers to that!

$40

So You Want To Be An Entrepreneur

Halifax Central Library 5440 Spring Garden Road, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

This is an interactive session that focuses on helping you navigate the intricacies of becoming an Entrepreneur About this event “So You Want To Be An Entrepreneur” is designed to help the participant investigate their entrepreneurial attitude and mindset by exploring both the emotional and practical aspects of business ownership. This Interactive session is focused on helping you assess the sometimes conflicting nuances between what is in your heart and what is in your head, ultimately bringing you to a decision point with regard to your entrepreneurial future. Participants will work through a series of exercises designed to assess entrepreneurial characteristics and personal motivations and the goals for their business. In addition, participants will explore the concept of an entrepreneurial and innovation mindset.  

Social Meetup — Lion’s Head Tavern — July 28th @ 6pm

Lion's Head Tavern 3085 Robie St, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

Social Meetup — Lion’s Head Tavern Halifax Data Science Meetup's is hosting a social networking night Thursday, July 28th. Come have a coffee with local data scientists, machine learners, data visualizers, statistical programmers, and the like. Join us Thursday, July 28th at 6:00 pm at The Lion’s Head near the corner of Robbie and Young streets. Please register online if you're interested in attending as space is limited.  

2022 Alumni Golf Tournament

Ken-Wo Golf Club 9514 Commercial St, New Minas, Nova Scotia, Canada

2022 ALUMNI GOLF TOURNAMENT FRIDAY, JULY 29, 2022, 12:30 PM - 7:30PM KENWO GOLF CLUB, NEW MINAS, NOVA SCOTIA Welcome to the 40th Annual Acadia Alumni Golf Tournament! This tournament is being held at Ken-Wo Golf Club on Friday, July 29, 2022 with a shot gun start at 12:30pm. Sign up as an individual or create a five-person team and join us for a day of fun, prizes and Acadia spirit! Dinner to follow at the clubhouse. Gold, Silver and Hole Sponsorship packages are available. Proceeds from the sponsorship are allocated to The Alumni Bursary- Valley Branch. Sponsorship package details are available by visiting our Golf Tournament Event page and sponsorship arrangements can be made by contacting Charlie Hayes: charlotte.hayes@acadiau.ca ** Please note, to secure your spot in the tournament, payment will only be accepted via credit card through this registration form. For assistance, please contact our main office at (902) 585-1459 Please note that registration closes on July 21, 2022 at 4pm. See you there!

Smart Cities and Infrastructure National Insights – Summer Edition

Online

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.  

CEED | INCUBATOR ORIENTATION TheHubNS

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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.  

Recession Ready: Discover An Elegant, Proven Power Move To Thrive Through A Downturn

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More millionaires are made during economic recessions than when the economy is booming. (Source: Credit Suisse) HOW CAN YOU PREPARE YOUR BUSINESS TO BE ONE OF THEM? (This webinar shows you HOW). Join me for a 60 minute, no fluff webinar where I will teach you 1 power move and 3 key steps every woman entrepreneur needs to know to prepare her company to THRIVE through what many experts are predicting will be a global recession. You'll learn: How buyer psychology changes in a downturn -- and how you MUST shift your messaging and sales strategy in response. The TWO types of decision-makers who buy MORE during a recession and how you can grow your sales by selling to them EXCLUSIVELY. The SPECIFIC type of streamlining you must do in your business in order to ensure you are lean, focused and competitive.

START SMART TheHubNS

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Event Details Are you an aspiring entrepreneur looking to kick-start your business idea? If you’re not sure how to get started, let us help you take your first step with CEED | Start Smart. CEED is where the conversation starts! We pride ourselves on being the place where early stage entrepreneurs can access the knowledge and expertise they need to begin their journey, grow their current business or gain the knowledge to take their idea to the next level. Additional Information Start Smart should be the first step you take along the path to your entrepreneurial dream! Special Instructions Online - You will require a device equipped with camera, speakers and a mic. No cost to attend this online session.  

How to Get Hired: Tribe Network Huddle

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Get all the insider tips on how to get hired with our community experts! This month we’re hosting a virtual huddle to give you advice on the recruitment world and how to get hired. We’re covering the essential topics—like what recruiters look for in a candidate, how to best present yourself, and how to have the salary conversation—as well as more nuanced topics specifically for BIPOC professionals. Main topics we’ll cover: What recruiters are looking for Myths around recruitment Building a successful resume How to present yourself Knowing your worth and negotiating salary Meet our Guest Experts Bradley Daye, Founder of Placemaking 4G With a deeply rooted history in Nova Scotia, Bradley was born and raised in Halifax and is a community leader, coach and member of the African Nova Scotian community. As the Grandson of Delmore Buddy Daye, Bradley is intrinsically grounded in community development led with empathy. With 12 years of combined professional coaching and business management experience, Bradley’s work is multi-dimensional and woven with the values that course through his bloodstream: Compassion, Community and Love. Taq Khaur Bhandal, Partner at BIPOC Search Executive Dr. Taq Khaur Bhandal brings over 10 years of academic, research, and practice in […]