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SUMMARY:Business & Breakfast: Federal Budget Outlook – Updates & Insights
DESCRIPTION:Gain expert insights on the 2026 Federal Budget and what it means for your business at this Business & Breakfast series with Doane Grant Thornton!\nJoin the Cape Breton Partnership and Doane Grant Thornton LLP for a special Business & Breakfast session featuring Patrick Lahey\, Partner\, and Nick MacNeil\, Senior Manager\, of Doane Grant Thornton LLP who will be breaking down the highlights of the upcoming Canadian Federal Budget announcement and its implications for businesses of all sizes in our region. \nThis session will provide practical insights to help business owners\, managers\, and entrepreneurs understand how new policies\, tax updates\, and incentives could affect operations\, planning\, and growth strategies in 2026 and beyond. \nTwo sessions available:\n\n🗓️ Sydney – Monday\, November 17\, 2025\n📍 Port of Sydney\, Kavanagh Room | 8:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.\n\n\n🗓️ Port Hawkesbury – Wednesday\, November 19\, 2025\n📍 Ocean Innovation Centre | 8:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.\n\nEach session will include a presentation and Q&A discussion\, offering opportunities for networking and peer connection with Unama’ki – Cape Breton’s growing business community. \nTickets are $10.00 plus HST\, which includes a breakfast\, with all proceeds proudly donated to local Food Banks in Unama’ki – Cape Breton. \nThis event is part of the Cape Breton Partnership’s Business & Breakfast series—connecting Unama’ki – Cape Breton’s business community through learning\, discussion\, and shared growth. \nIf you have any questions\, please contact Jeremy Martell\, Director of Communications\, at Jeremy@capebretonpartnership.com or by phoning 902-631-5442. \n\nRegister for the Sydney Session on November 17\nRegister for the Port Hawkesbury Session on November 19\n\n\nPhotography Disclaimer\nThe Cape Breton Partnership reserves the right to photograph its events\, and these photos may be used in our publications and online platforms. By registering for this event\, you acknowledge and consent to your image being used at the discretion of the Cape Breton Partnership.
URL:https://digitalnovascotia.com/event/business-breakfast-federal-budget-outlook-updates-insights/
LOCATION:Port of Sydney\, 90 Esplanade\, Sydney\, Nova Scotia\, B1P 1A1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Events
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SUMMARY:Perseverance & Prosperity: Imagining a Vibrant Future for Our Island
DESCRIPTION:ALUMNI & DEVELOPMENT \nCape Breton University\, in collaboration with the Cape Breton Regional Chamber of Commerce and the Cape Breton Partnership\, will host a special luncheon event titled Perseverance and Prosperity: Imagining a Vibrant Future for Our Island. This gathering will bring together members of the business community for an important update on CBU’s current position\, the lessons learned along its journey and its vision for the future.
URL:https://digitalnovascotia.com/event/perseverance-prosperity-imagining-a-vibrant-future-for-our-island/
LOCATION:Holiday Inn Sydney – Waterfront\, 300 Esplanade\, Sydney\, Nova Scotia\, B1P 1A7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20251007T100000
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SUMMARY:Business & Breakfast: The Path to Succession Planning
DESCRIPTION:Join the Cape Breton Partnership and the CBRM Regional Enterprise Network for our next Business & Breakfast Session focusing on Succession Planning! \nSuccession planning is a critical step in ensuring the long-term success of your business. This session will feature practical insights from MacMullin Law\, Sifnakis Group / IG Private Wealth Management\, and ViewPoint Realty\, covering the legal\, financial\, and real estate considerations you need to prepare\, plan\, and transition your business with confidence. \n\nTime: 8:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.\nDate: Tuesday\, October 7\, 2025\nLocation: Holiday Inn Sydney – Mariner Ballroom\n\nThis cost-free session will include a breakfast\, a subject matter expert panel discussion\, opportunities for Q&A\, and networking with our guests.\n \nRegister here today: https://cape-breton-succession-planning.eventbrite.ca
URL:https://digitalnovascotia.com/event/business-breakfast-the-path-to-succession-planning/
LOCATION:Holiday Inn Sydney – Waterfront\, 300 Esplanade\, Sydney\, Nova Scotia\, B1P 1A7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20250618T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20250618T120000
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SUMMARY:Recent Trends in Immigration Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Join Dani Mombourquette\, Immigration Engagement Coordinator with the Cape Breton Partnership\, and Kris Kolanko\, Community Navigator with Nova Scotia Department of Labour\, Skills and Immigration\, for an informative workshop on the latest trends in immigration. With evolving immigration policies\, this session will help employers\, students\, graduates\, and newcomers better understand and navigate the current system. \n\n\n\n\nHave questions about this event? Contact Dani Mombourquette at Dani@capebretonpartnership.com to learn more.
URL:https://digitalnovascotia.com/event/recent-trends-in-immigration-workshop/
LOCATION:Eltuek Arts Centre\, Gallery 211\, 170 George Street\, Sydney\, Nova Scotia\, B1P 1J2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Events,Meetups
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20241127T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20241127T133000
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SUMMARY:Lunch & Learn with bdc
DESCRIPTION:Join BDC\, the Cape Breton Regional Chamber of Commerce\, and Cape Breton Partnership for a Lunch and Learn on Wednesday\, November 27\, at the Joan Harriss Cruise Pavilion in the Kavanaugh Room from 11:30AM until 1:30PM. \nWe’re excited to welcome Sean Pile\, Client Partner\, BDC Advisory Services and Adam Nalepa\, Senior Business Advisor\, Business Organizational Capabilities\, BDC as our guest speakers. \nMore than ever\, recruiting and retaining talented and motivated employees is a major challenge\, especially for growing companies. This often stems from poorly defined roles and responsibilities\, unstructured recruitment practices\, values not conveyed in the organization\, an ill-defined employer brand\, etc. Attendees will learn three main strategies for attracting and retaining workers to help see things more clearly. \nSeveral concepts and tools will be presented: employer branding\, engagement strategies based on professional development and advancement\, and the structured recruitment process. \nThanks to the generous sponsorship of BDC\, this event is free to Chamber Members\, Cape Breton Partnership Investors\, and BDC clients. \nIf you are an Investor of the Cape Breton Partnership\, click here to let us know you’d like to attend and we’ll send you your discounted ticket link! For all others\, registration is $10. Available seating is limited.
URL:https://digitalnovascotia.com/event/lunch-learn-with-bdc/
LOCATION:Joan Harriss Cruise Pavillion\, 74 Esplanade\, Sydney\, Nova Scotia\, B1P 1A1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20241119T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20241119T200000
DTSTAMP:20260503T112630
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SUMMARY:Virtual Session: Work Permit Options for Nova Scotia Employers
DESCRIPTION:Are you an employer in Nova Scotia? The Cape Breton Local Immigration Partnership\, the Cape Breton Partnership\, and Immigration Lawyer\, Jamie Taylor invite you to join us for a one-hour session: Work Permit Options for Nova Scotia Employers. Attendees will have a chance to hear a broad overview of the variety of options available to employers\, including a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA)\, and LMIA-exempt work permit possibilities. The session will be presented by Immigration Lawyer\, Jamie Taylor\, and will be moderated by Dani Mombourquette\, Immigration Engagement Coordinator of the Cape Breton Partnership. Unsure of how international students\, foreign workers\, and prospective international candidates could fit into your workforce and fill important job vacancies? Come join us to find out how. This session is for employers only. No personal questions about individual cases will be answered.
URL:https://digitalnovascotia.com/event/virtual-session-work-permit-options-for-nova-scotia-employers/
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241025
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SUMMARY:2024 Investor Summit
DESCRIPTION:The Cape Breton Partnership Board and Staff are excited to announce that the 2024 Investor Summit\, commemorating the 20th anniversary of the Cape Breton Partnership\, will be held on October 24\, 2024\, at the Inverary Resort on Baddeck Bay. The Summit is the only event in the region that provides the opportunity to share your organization’s message with more than 200 delegates who represent Unama’ki – Cape Breton’s diverse public and private sector. \nFurther event and registration details will be released later this summer\, so stay tuned as details are made available. \nPlease note that the Inverary will not be taking bookings until tickets go on sale.
URL:https://digitalnovascotia.com/event/2024-investor-summit/
LOCATION:The Inverary Resort\, Baddeck Bay\, 368 Shore Rd\, Baddeck\, Nova Scotia\, B0E 1B0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20231218T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20231218T180000
DTSTAMP:20260503T112630
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SUMMARY:Moving Forward\, Together
DESCRIPTION:Join the Cape Breton Partnership\, Halifax Partnership\, Cape Breton Regional Chamber of Commerce\, and the Cape Breton Regional Municipality Regional Enterprise Network for a fireside chat moderated by Tyler Mattheis\, President & CEO of the Cape Breton Partnership\, featuring Halifax Mayor Mike Savage and CBRM Mayor Amanda McDougall-Merrill\, as they discuss community collaboration between Nova Scotia’s two largest urban centres. \nThis event promises engaging conversations\, insights\, and networking opportunities. Come be part of this gathering as we envision progress and moving forward\, together. \nYou can RSVP and pre-submit questions by emailing Jenna Lahey\, CEO of the Cape Breton Regional Chamber of Commerce at jenna@cbregionalchamber.ca. \n\nWhere: The Holiday Inn – Sydney Waterfront\nWhen: December 18\, 4 – 6 p.m.\n\nThe fireside chat will begin at 4:30 p.m. \nRefreshments are available after the fireside chat.
URL:https://digitalnovascotia.com/event/moving-forward-together/
LOCATION:Holiday Inn Sydney – Waterfront\, 300 Esplanade\, Sydney\, Nova Scotia\, B1P 1A7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Events,Meetups
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20221213T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20221213T120000
DTSTAMP:20260503T112630
CREATED:20221129T162838Z
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SUMMARY:Workplace Inclusion: Newcomer Workshop for Employers
DESCRIPTION:About this event \nThe Cape Breton Partnership invites you to join us on December 13 for Workplace Inclusion: Newcomer Workshop for Employers. \nPart one of the workshop will include guests from the Cape Breton Partnership and YREACH Cape Breton who will provide employers an overview of supports and services that they can implement to help support their staff that are new to the Island (newcomers). \nPart two of the workshop\, is an interactive group activity with lots of “aha” moments – led by Paul Pickering from Immigrant Services Association of Nova Scotia (ISANS). This session will help employers take vital next steps\, to increase awareness and skills for better retention\, especially of international employees. \nWe look forward to seeing you for a great morning of learning! \nLight refreshments will be provided. \nAbout the Speakers: \nPaul Pickering\, Coordinator\, Intercultural Workplace Program\, ISANS \nThe Intercultural Workplace Program at Immigrant Services of Nova Scotia (ISANS) is a fully funded\, employer-focused service. Employer with a presence in Nova Scotia receive training and support to hire retain immigrants for the long-term. Intercultural skills\, awareness and knowledge\, with an Equity\, diversity and inclusion foundation form the backbone of the services\, which include in-person and virtual workshops\, presentations\, organizational assessments and HR-related support. \nPaul Pickering has been delivering diversity and intercultural-related learning for over 25 years. He is in his 10th year as the Coordinator of the Intercultural Workplace Program at ISANS and has worked with employers across Nova Scotia in all sectors. \nPrior to ISANS\, Paul worked in England at the National Policing Improvement Agency\, ran his own consulting business\, and provided learning for employers\, community groups and students in South Korea\, Czechia\, Estonia\, Latvia and Greece. He holds a BA in Cultural Anthropology and an MA in Communication Studies\, both from the University of Maine\, and a Diploma in Lifelong Learning from Cities and Guilds\, in London\, England. He Immigrated to Canada in 2011\, and currently lives in beautiful Mahone Bay with his partner and a wide variety of their children and assorted pets. \nDani Mombourquette\, Immigration Engagement Coordinator\, Cape Breton Partnership \nDani joined the Cape Breton Partnership in August 2022 as an Immigration Engagement Coordinator. With a Human Resources background specializing in recruitment and selection\, Dani is experienced in assisting employees with immigration streams for Permanent Residence. Currently in her role at the Cape Breton Partnership\, Dani is supporting local employers in navigating the Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP) and the employment-based streams of the Nova Scotia Nominee Program (NSNP) to enable the hiring and retention of newcomers in Cape-Breton-Unama’ki. \nBrenna Phillips\, Immigrant Settlement Services\, YREACH \nBrenna Phillips is a YREACH settlement service provider in Sydney\, Nova Scotia.  Her work involves connecting newcomers with resources in the CBRM\, bridging the gaps between local communities and families who are exploring the Island for the first time\, English language support\, school settlement support\, AIP settlement support\, and welcoming activities such as international potlucks and cooking workshops.  Brenna has lived and worked in Cape Breton for 6 years\, and now considers Sydney her home base.  You can find her office at 500 George St\, suite 240 in Sydney\, or contact her via email at brenna.phillips@halifax.ymca.ca \nAgenda: \n8:30 a.m.: Registration opens\n9:00 a.m.: Welcome and Introductions\, light refreshments served\nPart 1: Newcomer Service providers support and service overviews \n9:10 a.m.: Service provider presentations\n10:00 a.m.: Question and Answer period\nPart 2: Building and Intercultural Workplace workshop \n10:10 a.m.: Paul Pickering\, Immigrant Services Association of Nova Scotia (ISANS)\n12:00 p.m: Workshop wrap-up \nPhotography Disclaimer \nThe Cape Breton Partnership and its affiliated partners\, reserves the right to photograph its events\, and from time to time we use these photos in our publications. By registering for any of our events\, you understand and acknowledge that your photograph may be taken and used\, per the Cape Breton Partnership’s discretion.
URL:https://digitalnovascotia.com/event/workplace-inclusion-newcomer-workshop-for-employers/
LOCATION:Eltuek Arts Centre\, Gallery 209\, 170 George Street\, Sydney\, Nova Scotia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Events,Meetups
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20221123T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20221123T120000
DTSTAMP:20260503T112630
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SUMMARY:Workplace Inclusion Workshop with Veronica Merryfield
DESCRIPTION:The Cape Breton Partnership invites you to join us on November 23 for an employer-focused Workplace Inclusion Workshop. \nSpeaker Veronica Merryfield will discuss the importance of workplace inclusion and introduce Diversity\, Equity\, and Inclusion with a focus on the 2SLGBTQIA+ community. The second portion of the workshop will cover how employers can work towards inclusivity of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community. Veronica will also briefly touch upon specific topics of accessibility in the workplace. \nWe look forward to seeing you for a great morning of learning! \nAgenda\n8:30 a.m.: Registration opens\n9:00 a.m.: Welcome & Introductions\, light refreshments served\n9:10 a.m: Part 1: Introduction to Diversity\, Equity and Inclusion (DEI): 2SLGBTQIA+ community\n10:30 a.m.: Break\n10:40 a.m.: Part 2: Diversity\, Equity and Inclusion in action: Inclusive workplace practices\n12:00 p.m.: Workshop wrap-up \nLight refreshments will be provided. \nAbout Veronica Merryfield\nVeronica (Ms/she/her) identifies as intersex and transgender\, drawing on her lived experience to provide training to various organizations on equity\, diversity and inclusion. She is the Founder of the Cape Breton Transgender Network (www.cbtn.ca); chair at the Every Woman’s Center and CBRM diversity committee; and is on the board at the Transition House\, Cape Breton Pride\, Conversion Therapy Survivors Connect\, and others. \nMore Information\nFor more information\, please contact Ayha El-Darahali\, Manager\, Workplace Inclusion Initiative\, at ayha@capebretonpartnership.com \nPhotography Disclaimer\nThe Cape Breton Partnership reserves the right to photograph its events\, and from time to time we use these photos in our publications. By registering for any of our events\, you understand and acknowledge that your photograph may be taken and used\, per the Cape Breton Partnership’s discretion.
URL:https://digitalnovascotia.com/event/workplace-inclusion-workshop-with-veronica-merryfield/
LOCATION:Port Hawkesbury Civic Centre\, 606 Reeves Street\, Port Hawkesbury\, Nova Scotia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Events,Meetups
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20221110T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20221110T093000
DTSTAMP:20260503T112630
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SUMMARY:Business & Breakfast: Taking Your Business Online
DESCRIPTION:Join the Cape Breton Partnership for a conversation over a FREE breakfast with Digital Nova Scotia\, Scotia Logic and Samson Digital. \nAbout this event\nJoin the Cape Breton Partnership\, Digital Nova Scotia\, Scotia Logic IT & Development\, and Samson Digital for the next Business & Breakfast: Taking Your Business Online\, to take place Thursday\, November 10 at the Island Nest\, from 8 a.m. – 9: 30 a.m. \nAgenda\n8 a.m. – Registration\n8:15 a.m. – Breakfast served\n8: 30 a.m. – Presentations begin \nThis is your chance to hear from industry experts about the importance of having an online business. \nPre-registration is required to attend. \nThis event is part of the Cape Breton Partnership’s Breakfast & Business series\, bringing our local Cape Breton – Unama’ki business community together to hear from industry experts and professionals on a range of topics important to the success and growth of businesses of all sizes. To be notified of future events\, news\, and updates from the Cape Breton Partnership\, click here and subscribe to our newsletter and updates. \nDEADLINE TO REGISTER: FRIDAY\, NOVEMBER 4\, 2022 \nAbout Digital NS\nOur organization began as the Software Industry Association of Nova Scotia (SIANS) and later became the Information Technology Industry Alliance of Nova Scotia (ITANS)\, before re-branding to be the Digital Nova Scotia that we are today! We’re a non-profit organization that is dedicated to growing and developing Nova Scotia’s digital technologies industry – facilitating connections\, providing professional development and capacity-building opportunities\, and promoting our digital sector. Originally incorporated in 1989\, Digital Nova Scotia has been leading our industry for 30 years. To learn more\, visit https://digitalnovascotia.com/. \nAbout Scotia Logic\nFor over 30 years our technical team has been providing best-in-class IT services to businesses and government offices throughout Nova Scotia. Our services include General IT (hardware/software) troubleshooting and maintenance. To learn more\, visit: https://scotialogic.ca/. \nAbout Samson Digital\nHere at Samson.Digital we are driven by innovation. We love to come up with new solutions for your business through a host of digital marketing strategies. Our main objective is to help you grow your online presence and to exponentially increase traffic to your website\, converting to new customers. We help craft brands\, logos and content which will give you a strong voice in the digital marketplace. To learn more\, visit: https://samson.digital/. \nCOVID-19 Protocols\nWe are committed to the health and safety of our attendees. As such\, attendance for this event is limited\, so please register as soon as possible. \nWe further ask that if you feel unwell that you refrain from attending. \nMore Information \nFor more information\, please contact the Cape Breton Partnership at info@capebretonpartnership.com or 902-562-0122. \n 
URL:https://digitalnovascotia.com/event/business-breakfast-taking-your-business-online/
LOCATION:The Island Nest\, 2334 NS-206\, Arichat\, Nova Scotia\, B0E 1A0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:DNS Events,Events,Meetups
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20220609T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20220609T150000
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SUMMARY:Ocean Farming - Innovation & Readiness
DESCRIPTION:Join the Cape Breton Partnership and Nova Scotia Community College for the fifth and FINAL Ocean Farming session in the FREE five-part series: Ocean Farming – Innovation & Readiness on Thursday\, June 9\, 2022 at 1 p.m. via Zoom.\nThe session will be moderated by Tim Menke and Gene Kersey\, Co-founders and Directors of Arc of the Coast Eastern Cape Breton Co-operative Alliance\, who both possess extensive knowledge of the sector in the region. Presenting panelists include Charlene LeBlanc\, Aquaculture Consultant & Owner of LeBlanc Seeded Lines\, Ernie Porter\, Owner of Town Point Consulting\, and Bailey Moritz\, Program Coordinator\, World Wildlife Fund.\nThis event is part of the Cape Breton Partnership’s and Nova Scotia Community College’s Ocean Farming Series\, bringing our local Cape Breton – Unama’ki business community together to hear from industry experts on a range of topics important to the success and growth of the ocean farming sector on Cape Breton Island. This is the last webinar in the five-part series. To be notified of future events\, news\, and updates from the Cape Breton Partnership\, click here and subscribe to our newsletter and updates.
URL:https://digitalnovascotia.com/event/ocean-farming-innovation-readiness/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Programs,Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20220519T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20220519T140000
DTSTAMP:20260503T112630
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SUMMARY:Ocean Farming - Quality & Capacity
DESCRIPTION:Join the Cape Breton Partnership and Nova Scotia Community College for the fourth Ocean Farming session in a FREE five-part series: Ocean Farming – Quality & Capacity on Thursday\, May 19\, 2022 at 1 p.m. via Zoom. \nThe session will feature panel presentations and discussions with Michelle Theriault\, Director of Université Sainte-Anne’s Marine Research Centre and satellite campus in Petit de Grat\, NS\, Ashley Sprague\, Manager Seafood Services at Perennia\, and Giulia Pereira\, Sea Farm Operations Faculty\, Department of Technology & Environment at Nova Scotia Community College. The session will be moderated by Dan Lane\, Interim Director – Lobster Quality Research & Innovation Centre de recherche marine\, Université Sainte-Anne. He is also a Professor Emeritus at the Telfer School of Management at the University of Ottawa.
URL:https://digitalnovascotia.com/event/ocean-farming-quality-capacity/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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SUMMARY:Ocean Farming Series - Food Security & Environmental Sustainability
DESCRIPTION:Join the Cape Breton Partnership and Nova Scotia Community College for the second Ocean Farming session in a FREE five-part series: Ocean Farming – Food Security & Environmental Sustainability on Thursday\, March 10\, 2022 at 1 p.m. via Zoom. \nThe session will feature panel presentations and discussions with Stacey McCarthy\, Marketing & Communications Manager\, Aquaculture Association of Nova Scotia\, Alicia Lake\, Executive Director\, Cape Breton Food Hub\, and Allison McIsaac\, Biologist of Eskasoni Fish & Wildlife Commission. The session will be moderated by Amanda Mombourquette\, Community Innovation Lead at Nova Scotia Community College. \nThis event is part of the Cape Breton Partnership’s and Nova Scotia Community College’s Ocean Farming Series\, bringing our local Cape Breton – Unama’ki business community together to hear from industry experts on a range of topics important to the success and growth of the ocean farming sector on Cape Breton Island.
URL:https://digitalnovascotia.com/event/ocean-farming-series-food-security-environmental-sustainability/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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SUMMARY:Employment Innovation Symposium For Employers & Managers
DESCRIPTION:Navigate Startup House and the Cape Breton Partnership invite local employers to register for and attend the Employment Innovation Symposium For Employers & Managers\, to take place November 25 at the Holiday Inn Sydney from 9 am – 12:30 pm. \nThe Symposium will feature presentations and discussion on a number of topics focused on approaches to finding\, inspiring\, and keeping the employees that workplaces need to be successful in a post COVID-19 economy. The event will be highlighted with a keynote presentation by author\, speaker\, seminar leader and corporate trainer Eddie LeMoine. Through this keynote presentation and more\, event attendees will learn how to apply innovation to their human resource practices as they navigate labour shortages and other challenges. \nAttendees will also have the opportunity to participate in interactive breakout sessions with industry professionals who will lead discussions on navigating the immigration process for employers\, human resources best practices (attraction\, retention\, remote working)\, cultural context and considerations for diverse employees\, and more.
URL:https://digitalnovascotia.com/event/employment-innovation-symposium-for-employers-managers/
LOCATION:Holiday Inn Sydney\, 300 Esplanade\, Sydney\, Nova Scotia\, B1P 1A7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Events,Meetups
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