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Recognize Excellence through the 2024 Tech Forward Awards!

April 24, 2024

It’s that time of the year again: Nominations for the highly anticipated Digital Nova Scotia 2024 Tech Forward Awards are now officially open! Presented by RBC, these awards are not just about recognition; they’re about celebrating the remarkable individuals and organizations who are shaping the future of Nova Scotia’s ICT sector. Whether you’re a seasoned industry leader or a budding startup, this is your chance to shine! Here’s what you [...]

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Tech Forward Award nominations are now open!

April 17, 2023

We’re excited to announce nominations have officially opened for our 2023 Tech Forward Awards, presented by RBC! Do you know an individual, organization or company making a difference in Nova Scotia’s digital technologies sector? Nominate them today for one of our eight unique awards designed to celebrate, highlight and recognize their achievements, innovative-thinking and commitment to growing and diversifying our industry. Nominees in all categories may be self-nominated, nominated by [...]

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Skills for Hire Atlantic participants gear up for virtual hiring event

October 19, 2022

Français en bas Looking for talent is something we’re all struggling with right now – our post-secondary educational partners are producing high quality graduates and there’s still demand for more! At Digital Nova Scotia, we focus on supporting our current and future workforce needs within our sector. One of the ways we’re doing this is through our Skills for Hire Atlantic Program. This innovative program is an alternative route for [...]

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Nominations for the 2022 Tech Forward Awards are OPEN!

July 11, 2022

We’re excited to announce nominations have officially opened for our 2022 Tech Forward Awards presented by RBC, featuring 8 unique awards designed to celebrate, highlight and recognize organizations, and owners/individuals who are making a difference in the ICT sector in Nova Scotia! Originally the Digital Diversity Awards (find our 2021 winners here), the awards event has expanded. Diversity drives innovation and competitiveness, both of which are essential within our sector. [...]

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Meet our Skills for Hire Students of the Month!

November 19, 2021

Congratulations to Diego Romero and Jerry Swain for their success in the Skills for Hire program. Diego and Jerry have demonstrated exceptional involvement with coursework and live sessions, and as a result, they have been chosen as students of the month! Our Skills for Hire program strives to provide support to a variety of individuals who are each on a journey to build a career in the tech sector, with [...]

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Meet our 2021 Digital Diversity Award Winners!

October 21, 2021

Leaders and Diversity Champions in Tech Celebrated at Digital Nova Scotia’s 6th Annual Digital Diversity Awards HALIFAX – OCTOBER 21, 2021- Diversity champions in Nova Scotia’s tech sector were recognized earlier today at the 6th annual Digital Diversity Awards presented by Digital Nova Scotia, hosted in partnership with the Centre for Women in Business’s INNOVATE event. These awards celebrate leaders and organizations that are leading and promoting diversity and inclusion [...]

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Highlighting Last Years 2020 Winners: Mi’kmaw Economics Benefit Office (MEBO)

August 19, 2021

Mi’kmaw Economics Benefit Office (MEBO) has, time and time again, advocated and fought for diversity in the workplace and the development of inclusive hiring practices for Indigenous persons across Nova Scotia. “Winning this award helps recognize the effort the Mi’kmaw have made, and are continuing to make across every sector of the NS economy. It acknowledges that we are here and we want to open pathways to careers for our [...]

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Highlighting Last Year’s 2020 Winners: Techsploration

July 15, 2021

The Nova Scotia tech sector is thriving, our need for a full talent pipeline continues to be essential, and organizations like Techsploration are working hard to ensure we have it! Last fall, Techsploration was recognized as our 2020 Shaping the Future Digital Diversity Award winner! Their team, board and volunteers are dedicated to increasing the number of women working in science, trades and technology by helping young women from diverse [...]

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May SEO Brunch Audit with Recognize Your Potential

July 1, 2021

On the last Monday of every month, MacMillan Search hosts SEO Brunch; a virtual meetup focused on Search Engine Optimization. Each brunch features a 10-minute SEO Audit, a guest speaker, and a Q&A to help companies grasp concepts around growing organic SEO traffic. Presented in partnership with Digital Nova Scotia, the 10-minute Audit provides the recipient with a website review prepared by SEO professionals. Each audit results in 3 or [...]

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April SEO Brunch Audit with The Deck Box

May 17, 2021

On the last Monday of every month, MacMillan Search hosts SEO Brunch, a virtual meetup for those interested in Search Engine Optimization. Each brunch features a 10-minute SEO Audit, a guest speaker, and a Q&A to help companies grasp concepts around growing organic SEO traffic. Presented in partnership with Digital Nova Scotia, the 10-minute Audit provides the recipient with a website review done by SEO professionals. Each audit results in [...]

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What is Strategic Foresight and Why You Need to Care About It

April 27, 2021

‘- By Ramy Nassar, Founder of 1000 Days Out Looking Into a Crystal Ball The year was 2015 and I was working with a US-based company that primarily manufactured and sold deli meats across the lower 48. Business was booming and my team was brought in to create a new internal innovation platform + process – but innovation alone was not going to be enough. Right around this time, I [...]

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2021 Digital Discovery Camp – Early Registration OPEN

March 1, 2021

Perfect for the budding tech enthusiast. Digital Discovery Camp brings interactive learning together with the tech sector to provide an unforgettable experience for youth and show them innovative technologies being developed right here in Nova Scotia. The camps encourage curiosity while exploring a variety of tech topics that can include video game development, coding, robotics and hardware. Campers also have the opportunity to connect with current professional mentors in the [...]

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SocialAtHome: Grow – Canada’s Leading Virtual Digital Marketing Conference

January 22, 2021

The conference that keeps Canadian digital marketers and communications professionals ahead of the trends and at the top of their game… is moving online. After two incredibly successful online conferences in June and October 2020, SocialAtHome returns for our third online event from March 4th to 5th, 2021! This will be your opportunity to ensure your company’s digital voice is ready for whatever 2021 might bring. It’s time we look [...]

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Join Us For The 5th Annual Digital Diversity Awards Ceremony

October 6, 2020

You’re invited! Join Digital Nova Scotia, at the Centre for Women in Business’s annual INNOVATE event celebrating innovation and diversity in technology on Wednesday, October 21, 2020 from 3:30 – 5:00pm. Our 5th Annual Digital Diversity Awards will be presented at part of the event. The Digital Diversity Awards were established in 2016 to highlight inspiring and influential female leaders working in the tech sector in Nova Scotia. Together we are recognizing that [...]

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September SEO Brunch Audit with The Family Knife

October 1, 2020

Search Engine Optimization (SEO) is arguably one of the most important factors to successfully build a website and brand. At our most recent SEO Brunch on August 28, 2020, our partner MacMillan Search Consulting performed a 10-minute SEO audit on our member Venor. By using two SEO methods, organic and paid, MacMillan Search Consulting walked us through their process- here are the results of the audit! Organic SEO 1. Set [...]

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