Events

Join the Halifax Partnership, Immigrant Services Association of Nova Scotia (ISANS) and Nova Scotia Works (Opportunity Place) to discover how to enhance intercultural skills, create a welcoming workplace, and access resources to increase your business success in Nova Scotia. Intercultural competence is a vital skill in today’s global workplace. Supervisors and employees are increasingly likely to find themselves working with colleagues, co-workers, vendors, or customers from different cultures and countries. In doing so they must work productively with people who have been shaped by different values, beliefs, and experiences. Finding and keeping talent from Nova Scotia and abroad and developing a welcoming workplace for all to be productive is key! Register

The dog is barking, children are screaming, and you've just read the same sentence ten times now. Working from home is an art form and in order to work effectively, we need to learn how we can work at our best, no matter where we are. Join Nova Scotia Business Inc (NSBI) in this course to examine the best practices and tips for working at home effectively and efficiently. Facilitators' bios Lisa Tilley, Partner Lisa partners with leaders of organizations who are focused on improving their business success through strategic focus and employee development. With over 35 years of experience in the areas of Training and Development, Management and Leadership Coaching, Organizational Strategy and Succession Planning, as well as Talent Management, Lisa brings a proven track record, extensive knowledge, high energy, focus, and commitment to each assignment. Jamie O'Neill, Partner Jamie O'Neill is an experienced Human Capital Strategist with over 20 years of organizational, business consultancy and training experience. Jamie has the unique ability to provide innovative and insightful solutions for leaders within organizations, connecting ideas and actions in order to deliver measurable results. She thrives on helping her clients accomplish their goals and get things done in challenging climates. […]

Business Support Series The Business Support Webinar Series will explore timely topics with  industry experts to provide key insights and answers on the best ways to succeed as a business.  Hosted by the Halifax Chamber of Commerce, this series will feature a wide range of topics on how to survive and thrive.   What Does Building Back Better Really Mean For My Business? We are all hearing a lot about the idea of building back better from the impacts of the pandemic. Companies have questions about what a clean and inclusive economy looks like and what it means to the strength and recovery of my business. In this session we will talk about the changing expectations of businesses post pandemic and in light of new realities impacting the economy, environment and commercial operations of all size and scale in Atlantic Canada. Participants will leave our session with: a better understanding of the opportunities for their business in the clean economy, an understanding of inclusive growth and the potential and implications for business; and a starting place for how to control supply chain risks and build resiliency into their business operations, no matter the size. Register

Social Media Decisions that Work Every Time! This FREE 5-day learning event will teach you the most effective way to develop your social media strategy so you can show up with authority and connect with your audience. Learn how to make decisions about your social media that work for you... EVERY SINGLE TIME. Find your audience. Choose your priorities. Create a consistent presence. All actionable. No fluff. You'll walk away with a solid blueprint for your social media.   Register

Join Volta on September 22 with their Women Taking over the World with Tech workshop on mentorship facilitated by esteemed-author, entrepreneur and blogger, Tash Jefferies. About this Event When: September 22 from 4:00pm - 5:30pm (ADT) Where: Zoom ( A link will be sent to you with your registration confirmation email)   Description: Having a strong mentor at any stage of your career can change your entire trajectory, and empower you to reach key milestones more quickly and efficiently. From introductions to key players or potential investors, and receiving helpful advice, to learning from their experiences, mentors are an undeniable asset to all individuals in the workforce, and can be particularly advantageous for women working in or trying to grow their careers in tech. The flip side is that being a mentor to an up-and-coming entrepreneur or business professional provides experienced individuals the opportunity to share their wisdom, impart knowledge they wish they had at that stage, and nurture the growth and success of the next generation. But the prospect of finding a mentor or mentee can prove challenging; there's the building and nurturing of that relationship in a way that is both meaningful and organic to both parties that can be […]

Note: This webinar is open to Black youth in Nova Scotia You’re thinking of starting a business but don’t know where to begin? In this 60-minute webinar Charles Milton, founder of Bursity.org and social entrepreneur, will cover the do’s and don’ts of a first time founder to help you get on the path to building your company right the first time. Charles Milton. From IDEATION, VALIDATION, and EXECUTION – join us for insider knowledge from someone who has been there, done that, and learned the hard way!   About the organization Business is Jammin' (BIJ) is a province-wide charitable initiative that focuses on motivating Black youth and stresses the importance of education and personal development in all of its programs. BIJ's goals are to deliver a comprehensive enterprise and entrepreneurship learning strategy and instill business skills that will offer long-term benefits to young people. We need the support from you to continue offering our programming to youth. About the Facilitator Charles F. Milton, founder of Bursity.org, is a social entrepreneur, and graduate of Nova Scotia Community College, in Data Analytics and Information Technology, and the recipient of the 2019 Business Innovation, and Alumni Rising Star, awards. Prior to founding Bursity, Charles’ entrepreneurial endeavours ranged from meal prep […]

The College of Continuing Education is hosting a webinar on Personal Leadership on Thursday, Sept 24th from 11:30 am to noon AST. Our instructor, Rita Wuebbeler, will walk you through six (6) practices of Personal Leadership. She will take a deeper dive into one of them - Engaging Ambiguity.   In 30 minutes, you'll come away with a better idea of how to lead YOURSELF through challenging times.   Register