tech{LAB} is an energetic environment for everyone to get hands on with new technology. Hosted on Tuesdays, these sessions engage anyone eight and up to learn through experimenting and prototyping solutions to everyday problems. Attend
TecSocial is Going Virtual this Month! Join us via Zoom as we discuss what we're reading, streaming and doing for fun as we spend time social distancing. Our discussion panel with Nicole Morrison, Anthony McQuaid and Permjot Valia will share their top picks. Anyone who joins the stream will be entered to win one of the books shared during the evening. Don't worry - we will make sure it arrives safely at your doorstep. No contact required. RSVP to Holly Chisholm by email to receive the Zoom link to join TecSocial is a monthly meeting for those with an interest in technology and entrepreneurship. It is a free event and open to the public
Organizations must understand the phases of a crisis and the appropriate communication for each phase. This is not always clear cut, but our experts can outline a recommended approach and answer your questions on the topic. This Friday at 12:00 ADT, join our crisis and issues experts, Karen White and Andrew Blanchette, for a virtual Q&A moderated by Mel Hennigar. Register
The spread of COVID-19 continues to limit the cash flow of companies across Canada. Most businesses have taken the first immediate steps to adapt. Next on the agenda: sustaining focus, finding new paths to increased cash flow. Also important in this evolving business climate: staying up to date on new government programs. This webinar reveals the key steps you can take to manage cash flow in this unprecedented time. From the latest government incentives to Canadian tax tips to U.S. tax strategies – this webinar is designed to help you get through the current cash crunch. Register for the webinar. This webinar is the second part of our series on managing cash flow in the time of COVID-19. You do not need to hear the first webinar to benefit from Part 2. However, if you would like to hear the first instalment, please find the recording here. Speakers Dave Walsh Tax Service Line Leader & Partner BDO Canada Dave is the Tax Service Line Leader for BDO Canada and leads the Firm's Tax Services team across the country. Amanda Favot Partner, Advisory BDO Canada Amanda is a Partner for BDO's Financial Advisory Service team and leads the debt advisory […]
Join the McInnes Cooper Labour and Employment team in discussing the latest legal considerations and implications for employers. This invite-only session will include an update on recent changes to Employment Standard laws, both Provincially and Federally, and the Canada Emergency Response Benefit (CERB), announced by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on March 25, 2020. We will also address immigration and interprovincial border issues and answer any questions you may have during these very difficult times. Register
Join our modern data platform Q & A session In difficult times, it’s always inspiring to see the ways in which people pull together. While the outbreak of COVID-19 has been devastating, we are proud to see the Canadian government and people working hard to keep our communities safe. Our emergency responders are on the front lines, ensuring that many of our loved ones are taken care of, and for that we are truly grateful. Our journalists are keeping us informed and aware. Our government is moving quickly to put measures in place to protect both our health and our economy. But what makes the biggest difference is people. Frequent hand washing, social distancing, and staying in as much as possible are absolutely key in putting this pandemic behind us. For many of us, this means that being able to work from home has become essential. Steps have already been taken across Canada to make this easier, from lowering hydroelectricity rates to deeming telecommunications an essential service. Bell, the leading telecommunications service provider in the country and a Lixar partner, has also announced that it will support Canadians working from home by waiving all extra data usage fees for residential internet customers, […]
Zoom Details: A link will be sent via email to those who have registered at 11:00 am the morning of the session. Should you register following 11:00 am the zoom information will be available on this page. Description: Join Sarah McInnes and Michael Murphy, partners at the McInnes Cooper Halifax office on Monday, April 6 at 12pm for this virtual Lunch + Learn. During this event, they will walk you through the obligations your company has to both your employees and contractors throughout COVID-19. Additionally, Michael and Sarah will be reviewing best practices of management-side labour and employment law, and answering any questions you may have. About the Presenters: Sarah McInnes Sarah is a partner at the Halifax office with a practice specializing in immigration and employment law. She is an expert in all matters relating to human resources, hiring, discipline and termination. This includes wrongful dismissal and other employment-related claims, as well as human rights and workplace accommodations. She is certified by the Workplace Institute in workplace investigations, and has conducted a wide variety of investigations in both the private and public sector. Michael Murphy Michael is a partner at the Halifax office. He practices management-side labour and employment […]
Join Ten Directions for a 90-minute live, interactive Zoom-based clinic about thriving in the virtual workspace. Their team of sincere, well-seasoned, wise, and appropriately-rascally facilitators will share what they’ve learned since turning lemons into lemonade with the inversion of all of their live in-person facilitation work to live online experiences. They’ll share with you how they optimize meetings, gatherings, workshops and events online in three main categories: CLARITY - Make it easy for everyone CONTAINER - Make it solid, safe, and stress-free CONNECTION - Make it MATTER Participants will walk away from this Zoom-based clinic having learned: Improve their existing facilitation chutzpah Get their creative juices flowing with possibilities for lively and rewarding online gatherings A simple facilitation framework and checklist that will brighten what they do A satisfying feeling of being at the leading edge of the virtual work-space curve Register Now
As part of the Cape Breton Partnership’s Helping Businesses Respond During COVID-19 webinar series, a new session is scheduled for Monday, April 6, 2020. The session will discuss social media marketing, developing content and using social media platforms effectively to support business and reach customers online. Webinar details are below: Topic: Social Media Marketing During COVID-19 Subject matter experts: - Kevin MacMullin, Project & Account Manager, VMP Group - Danielle Johnston, Partner, Anchored Ideas Ltd. - Helen Graham, Faculty Member, NSCC & CBU Date: Monday, April 6, 2020 Time: 2 p.m. The session will be capped at 100 participants, however, the webinar will be recorded and shared on the Cape Breton Partnership website and social media channels to ensure the information is accessible to all. In an effort to support Cape Breton – Unama’ki businesses during the COVID-19 global pandemic, the Cape Breton Partnership is hosting Helping Businesses Respond During COVID-19, a webinar series on topics identified by our business community. The Cape Breton Partnership is planning additional sessions in the coming weeks on a variety of topics. Future webinar sessions will be shared once details are confirmed. Register
Did you know, DNS members with less than 50 employees could access this training program for free? Have more than 50 employees? No worries, you could attend for 50% off! 4 day training | $1650 value | Free for eligible DNS Members New Dates: April 7th, 9th, 14th, 16th Learn how to create seamless digital experiences and design sites and apps people love to use! User Experience (UX) has a long history of being measurable and showing a return on investment (ROI). UX is very quickly becoming a competitive advantage for companies competing on the global stage, yet many companies have yet to make any investment in this area of expertise. Good UX can help: Lower cost of customer acquisition Lower support costs Increased retention Increased market share Reduce development inefficiencies In this 4-day program, you will: Learn key UX design methodologies and processes that you can apply to your current project workflow through a mix of theory and hands-on learning How to implement an accessible UX design process for the design (or redesign) of your product Help raise organizational awareness and maturity through design Who should attend? Individuals or teams that work on the design, development, research, content or […]
Every organization is dealing with change during the global health pandemic, whether it’s financial instability, shifting to remote workplaces or dealing with new processes. In the long term there will be another major change when we transition into the “new normal” following the COVID-19 crisis. This new reality will likely look very different for the business world and how we reassure clients, employees, investors and stakeholders will be more important than ever. In Part 1 of this 3-part series facilitated by Kevin D’Aguiar from Matters of Data, business leaders gain skills to help manage these changes through effective communication. Kevin teaches why storytelling is essential to communication and presentations. Participants will walk away from this webinar with the following: Understanding how people digest and remember information Framework and Flow of what makes a good presentation Please note: Participants are welcome to attend this webinar as a stand-alone session, or to participate in the entire series. Register Now About Kevin D’Aguiar With over 21 years of experience as an Analytics professional, Kevin runs his own analytics consulting service, Matters of Data. With specialized knowledge in Website Analytics (Google Analytics), Data Storytelling, Benchmarking Strategy, Segmentation, and General Analytics Methodology, […]
Do you have 5+ ways you and your team manage your tasks? Have you or a team member ever forgot a task or let it slip through the cracks? This webinar will leverage some of the world's most popular office tools to connect your task lists and help you never forget a task again. Whether you use OneNote, Outlook, Planner, Trello, or To-Do, we'll show you how to integrate these tools and maximize your productivity. We’ll also review practical tips and tricks that will help you better plan your day and focus on what needs to be done. Register Now About Barrington Edge In a world of increasing complexity, Barrington Edge has evolved as a professional services firm that accelerates growth and innovation for their clients. Whether you are a startup with a bold idea, or a mature company facing disruption, or a major business challenge, their team is eager to help. The multidisciplinary team at Barrington Edge of strategy advisors, functional experts, designers, and technologists sees the world differently. They are professional entrepreneurs who partner with exceptional companies and brilliant founders to build world-class solutions to global problems. They are sector agnostic, focusing on pure innovation, […]
