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November 25, 2020

uptreeHR, Providing Expert Support For Every Business and Their Employees

Digital Nova Scotia member, uptreeHR is an outsourced HR department for small businesses. They take care of everything from payroll and benefits administration to recruiting, policy development, plan…

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November 23, 2020

Nova Scotia Labour Market Information: October 2020

An Update from Service Canada Nova Scotia’s labour market improved in October. The number of persons employed grew by 2,800, following a larger increase of 12,000 in September that coincided with the…

Technology Fast 50
November 19, 2020

Meet the 2020 Deloitte Technology Fast 50 Program Winners

Canada’s fastest growing technology companies are taking innovation and leadership to new heights. Meet the latest winners of the Technology Fast 50 program, falling within the categories of Fast 50,…

Workplace
November 13, 2020

Strategically Engaged with Minnikin Resources Inc.

Digital Nova Scotia member, Minnikin Resources Inc. works primarily with boards and senior leadership teams to understand and address culture, engagement, social responsibility and technology. Minnik…

Diversity
November 12, 2020

The 50 – 30 Challenge: Your Diversity Advantage

The 50 – 30 Challenge is an initiative between the Government of Canada, business, and diversity organizations. Together with project co-creators, many of whom have been striving to increase corporat…

Quantum Computing
November 10, 2020

Quantum Computing-as-a-Service Challenge OPEN

Shared Services Canada (SSC) is seeking a user-friendly solution for using Quantum Computing-as-a-Service (QCaaS) to optimize complex problem solving, yielding possible solutions for use in evidence-…

IDEAS
November 10, 2020

Supporting Troops, Advancing Logistics: 4th Call for Proposals Now Open

The Department of National Defence's Innovation for Defence Excellence and Security (IDEaS) program have launched their 4th Call for Proposals! Check out the following opportunities to learn how you…

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November 9, 2020

Atlantic Labour Market Brief: October 2020

Canada Employment grew at a strong pace in October, up from the prior month by 83,600 jobs, making it the sixth consecutive monthly gain. The growth occurred in both full-time and part-time positions…

2021 Business Awards
November 3, 2020

2021 Halifax Business Awards Finalists Announced!

We are excited to celebrate the 35 finalists for this year’s Halifax Business awards, led by the Halifax Chamber of Commerce . An extra round of applause to our members who were nominated; Bloxo Inc…

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November 3, 2020

October SEO Brunch Audit with DeepSense

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 October 26, 2020, our partner MacMillan Sear…

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October 30, 2020

ResMed, supporting technology that helps people live healthier, happier lives

Digital Nova Scotia Member ResMed is a global leader in digital health and cloud-connected medical devices. Helping millions of people with sleep apnea, COPD and other chronic diseases sleep, breathe…

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October 22, 2020

Virtual Trade Mission to South Korea - Applications OPEN

Now more than ever, building resiliency and sustainability in your business is important. As Canadian businesses continue to face the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, Global Affairs Canada through i…

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